Husqvarna 550XPG Mark II TrioBrake Operator's Manual
Husqvarna 550XPG Mark II TrioBrake Operator's Manual

Husqvarna 550XPG Mark II TrioBrake Operator's Manual

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545 Mark II, 545G Mark II, 550XP
Mark II, 550XP
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II, 550XP Mark II TrioBrake, 550XPG Mark II TrioBrake
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Operator's manual
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  • Page 1 ® ® 545 Mark II, 545G Mark II, 550XP Mark II, 550XP G Mark II, 550XP Mark II TrioBrake, 550XPG Mark II TrioBrake Operator's manual 2-39...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance..............21 EC Declaration of Conformity........38 Introduction Intended use 550XPG Mark II TrioBrake are chainsaw models with a combustion engine. This chainsaw for forest service is designed for forest Work is constantly in progress to increase your safety work such as felling, limbing and cutting.
  • Page 3 34. Combination wrench Technical data on page 33 and on the 35. Rear brake trigger (550XP Mark II TrioBrake, label. 550XPG Mark II TrioBrake) Symbols on the product Chain brake, engaged (right). Chain brake, disengaged (left). Stop.
  • Page 4: Safety

    Euro V Emissions yyyywwxxxx The rating plate shows se- rial number. yyyy is the production year and ww is WARNING: Tampering with the engine the production week. voids the EU type-approval of this product. Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to certification requirements for some markets.
  • Page 5 • Never start the product indoors. Exhaust fumes can minimizes the risk of kickback and lets you keep the be dangerous if inhaled. product under control. Do not let go of the handles! • The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and can contain sparks, which can start a fire.
  • Page 6 Use pants with saw protection. should consult an expert before continuing. Do not • Use boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and hesitate to contact your dealer or Husqvarna if you non-slip sole. have any questions about the use of the product. •...
  • Page 7 Your product has a rear brake trigger that stops the if the saw chain breaks or derails. The right hand guard saw chain if you get a kickback. The rear brake trigger also gives you protection from branches or twigs. decreases the risk of accidents, but only you can prevent them.
  • Page 8 • Always move the product at least 3 m (10 ft) away WARNING: Do not operate a product from the refuelling area and fuel source before without a muffler or with a defective starting. muffler. A defective muffler can increase the noise level and the risk of fire.
  • Page 9: Assembly

    • Use protective gloves when you use or do guide bar, the saw chain can derail. An incorrect saw maintenance on the saw chain. A saw chain that chain tension increases wear on the guide bar, saw To adjust does not move can also cause injuries. chain and chain drive sprocket.
  • Page 10: Operation

    • For best results and performance use Husqvarna two-stroke oil. • If Husqvarna two-stroke oil is not available, use a two-stroke oil of good quality for air-cooled engines. Speak to your servicing dealer to select the correct oil. 544 - 009 - 07.02.2022...
  • Page 11 Speak to your servicing To fill the fuel tank dealer when you select your chain oil. • Use Husqvarna chain oil for maximum saw chain life WARNING: Obey the procedure that and to prevent negative effects on the environment.
  • Page 12 • Use a chain oil with good adherence to the saw use the product when the kickback occurs that causes chain. the direction of the movement. • Use a chain oil with correct viscosity range that agrees with the air temperature. CAUTION: If the oil is too thin, it runs out before the fuel.
  • Page 13 2. Pull the start/stop switch (A) out and up to set it in choke position. WARNING: Only you and the correct 3. Press the air purge bulb (B) about 6 times or until working technique can prevent kickbacks. fuel starts to fill the bulb. It is not necessary to fill the air purge bulb fully.
  • Page 14 better control of the product and the position of the CAUTION: Do not pull the starter kickback zone. rope to full extension and do not let go of the starter rope handle. This can cause damage to the product. a) If you start your product with a cold engine, pull the starter rope handle until the engine fires.
  • Page 15 1. Put the trunk on a saw horse or runners. 2. Cut approximately ⅔ through the trunk and then stop. Turn the trunk and cut from the opposite side. To cut a trunk that has support on one end WARNING: Do not cut trunks in a WARNING: pile.
  • Page 16 2. Cut through the remaining part of the trunk on the b) Select the applicable cutting technique for the push stroke to complete the cut. tension in the branch. WARNING: Stop the engine if the saw chain gets caught in the trunk. Use a lever to open up the kerf and remove the product.
  • Page 17 a) Select the applicable cutting technique for the 2. Make sure that no person is in the risk zone before tension in the branch. or during felling. To calculate the felling direction 1. Examine in which direction it is necessary for the tree to fall.
  • Page 18 To fell a tree Husqvarna recommends you to make the directional cuts and then use the safe corner method when you fell a tree. The safe corner method helps you to make a correct felling hinge and control the felling direction.
  • Page 19 To use the safe corner method b) Cut on the pull stroke through the remaining trunk. The felling cut must be made slightly above the directional cut. c) Cut straight into the trunk from the other side of the tree to complete the felling hinge. d) Cut on the push stroke, until ⅓...
  • Page 20 5. Make one or more cuts of sufficient depth necessary to decrease the tension. Cut at or near the point of maximum tension. Make the tree or branch break at the point of maximum tension. WARNING: Do not cut straight through a tree or branch that is in The safest procedure is to use one of the following tension.
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Note: Part number for winter cover: 595 96 76-01 Electrical carburetor heating (545G Mark II, 550XPG Mark II, 550XPG Mark II TrioBrake) CAUTION: Remove the winter Adjustment of the carburetor heating is done electrically cover if the temperature increases above through a thermostat.
  • Page 22 Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Do a check of the chain catcher. Re- Clean or replace the spark arrester Do a check of the fuel filter and the To do a check of the chain fer to screen on the muffler. fuel hose.
  • Page 23 Maintenance and checks of the safety To do a check of the chain brake devices on the product To start the product on 1. Start the product. Refer to page 13 for instructions. To do a check of the brake band WARNING: Make sure that the saw 1.
  • Page 24 To do a check of the muffler 4. Start the product and apply full throttle. 5. Release the throttle trigger and make sure that the WARNING: saw chain stops and stays stationary. Do not use a product that has a defective muffler or a muffler that is in WARNING: bad condition.
  • Page 25 ™ AutoTune 6. Remove the used starter rope from the handle and the pulley. ™ Your product has the AutoTune function that adjusts 7. Attach a new starter rope to the pulley. Wind the the carburetor automatically, which gives the best starter rope approximately 3 turns around the pulley.
  • Page 26 Replace a worn or damaged guide bar or saw chain with the guide bar and saw chain combination recommended by Husqvarna. This is necessary to keep the safety Accessories on functions of the product. Refer to page 35 , for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations that we recommend.
  • Page 27 • File position. • Drive link width, mm/in. • Round file diameter. It is not easy to sharpen a saw chain correctly without the correct equipment. Use Husqvarna file gauge. This 544 - 009 - 07.02.2022...
  • Page 28 Decrease the pressure on the pull stroke. 1. Use a flat file and a depth gauge tool to adjust the depth gauge setting. Only use Husqvarna depth gauge tool to get the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for the depth gauge.
  • Page 29 1. Loosen the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover/chain 2. If the saw chain lubrication is correct, you see a clear brake. Use a wrench. line of oil on the surface after 1 minute. Note: Some models have only one bar nut. 2.
  • Page 30 To do a check of the guide bar 4. Lubricate the needle bearing with a grease gun. Use engine oil or a bearing grease of high quality. 1. Make sure that the oil channel is not blocked. Clean if it is necessary. 2.
  • Page 31 ™ 7. Turn the guide bar daily to extend its life cycle. the air filter. AirInjection extends the life of the air filter and the engine. To do maintenance on the fuel tank and the chain oil tank • Drain and clean the fuel tank and the chain oil tank regularly.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The engine does not start Product part to examine Possible cause Action Starter pawls The starter pawls are blocked. Adjust or replace the starter pawls. Clean around the pawls. Speak to an approved service work- shop. Fuel tank Incorrect fuel type. Drain the fuel tank and fill with cor- rect fuel.
  • Page 33: Transportation And Storage

    5. Do a complete servicing of the product. • Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and engage the chain brake. • Attach the product safely during transportation. Technical data Technical data Husqvarna Husqvarna Husqvarna Husqvarna Husqvarna Husqvarna 550XPG Mark 550XP Mark II...
  • Page 34 Husqvarna Husqvarna Husqvarna Husqvarna Husqvarna Husqvarna 550XPG Mark 550XP Mark II 550XPG Mark 545 Mark II 545G Mark II 550XP Mark II TrioBrake II TrioBrake Oil tank ca- 0.32/320 0.32/320 0.32/320 0.32/320 0.32/320 0.32/320 pacity, liter/cm Type of oil Adjustable...
  • Page 35: Accessories

    II, 550XP Mark II, 550XPG Mark II, 550XP Mark the number of teeth, such as 10T. For solid guide bars II TrioBrake, 550XPG Mark II TrioBrake have been the nose radius is specified by the dimension of the evaluated for safety according to EN ISO 11681-1:2011 nose radius.
  • Page 36 Filing equipment and filing angles Pixel is a guide bar and saw chain combination that is Use a Husqvarna file gauge to sharpen the saw chain. more light weight and designated to offer more energy A Husqvarna file gauge makes sure that you get the efficient use by cutting narrow cuts.
  • Page 37 SP33G 586 93 84-04 60° 505 69 81-09 80° 0.025 in / 0.65 4.8 mm / 3/16 in 30° 505 69 81-09 60° S35G 587 80 91-02 60° 544 - 009 - 07.02.2022...
  • Page 38: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of conformity We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare on our sole responsibility that the product: Description Chainsaw for forest service Husqvarna Brand 545 Mark II, 545G Mark II, 550XP Mark II, 550XPG Mark II, 550XP Mark II TrioBrake,...
  • Page 39 Declaration of conformity We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare on our sole responsibility that the product: Description Chainsaw for forest service Husqvarna Brand 545 Mark II, 545G Mark II, 550XP Mark II, 550XPG Mark II, 550XP Mark II TrioBrake,...
  • Page 40 Original instructions 1159727-26 2022-02-07...

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