Husqvarna 572XPG Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 565, 572XP, 572XPG Operator's manual 2-35...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Troubleshooting............31 Introduction Product description Intended use The Husqvarna 565, 572XP, 572XPG are chainsaw This product is intended for sawing in wood. models with a combustion engine. Note: National regulations can set limit to the operation Work is constantly in progress to increase your safety of the product. - Page 3 If your product has this symbol it has heated 31. Operator's manual handles. 32. Combination wrench 33. Switch for heated handles (572XPG) 34. Brake band Use 2 hands to operate the product. Symbols on the product Be careful and use the product correctly.
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Page 4: Safety
yyyywwxxxx The rating Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to plate shows certification requirements for some markets. serial number. yyyy is the EU V production year and ww is the production WARNING: Tampering with the engine week. voids the EU type-approval of this product. Safety Safety definitions implants to consult their physician and the medical... - Page 5 • The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and can minimizes the risk of kickback and lets you keep the contain sparks, which can start a fire. Never start the product under control. Do not let go of the handles! product near flammable material! •...
- Page 6 Do not • Always have a first-aid kit with you. hesitate to contact your dealer or Husqvarna if you • Risk of sparks. Keep fire extinguishing tools and a have any questions about the use of the product. We shovel near to prevent forest fires.
- Page 7 move back to their initial positions. This function locks Start/stop switch the throttle trigger at idle speed. Use the start/stop switch to stop the engine. Chain catcher WARNING: The start/stop switch The chain catcher catches the saw chain if it breaks or automatically goes back to start position.
- Page 8 Fuel safety • Do only the maintenance and servicing given in this operator's manual. Let professional servicing personnel do all other servicing and repairs. • Regularly do the safety checks, maintenance and WARNING: Read the warning instructions service instructions given in this manual. Regular that follow before you use the product.
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Page 9: Assembly
To adjust the and chain drive sprocket. Refer to not correctly lubricated, the risk of wear on the guide tension of the saw chain on page 28 . bar, saw chain and chain drive sprocket increases. • Do maintenance on the cutting equipment regularly and keep it correctly lubricated. -
Page 10: Operation
5. Make sure that there is no oil on the handles. • If Husqvarna two-stroke oil is not available, use a 6. Make sure that the vibration damping system two-stroke oil of good quality for air-cooled engines. operates correctly and that it is not damaged. - Page 11 2. Add the full quantity of oil. 3. Shake the fuel mixture. • Use Husqvarna chain oil for maximum saw chain life and to prevent negative effects on the environment. 4. Add the remaining quantity of gasoline to the If Husqvarna chain oil is not available, we container.
- Page 12 and with large force, which throws the product in the brake is too sensitive, it can engage during rough direction of the operator. operation. • Will the chain brake always protect me from injury during a kickback? No. The chain brake must operate correctly to give protection.
- Page 13 To prepare to start with a warm engine WARNING: Do not twist the starter rope WARNING: The chain brake must be around your hand. engaged when the product is started to decrease the risk of injury. 5. Pull the starter rope handle quickly and with force. 1.
- Page 14 To stop the product 1. Push the start/stop switch down to stop the engine. To use the cutting technique Pull stroke and push stroke WARNING: Use full throttle when you cut You can cut through wood with the product in 2 different and decrease to idle speed after each cut.
- Page 15 2. Cut approximately ⅔ through the trunk and then 2. Cut through the remaining part of the trunk on the stop. Turn the trunk and cut from the opposite side. push stroke to complete the cut. To cut a trunk that has support on one end WARNING: Stop the engine if the saw chain gets caught in the trunk.
- Page 16 b) Select the applicable cutting technique for the a) Select the applicable cutting technique for the tension in the branch. tension in the branch. WARNING: If you are not sure about WARNING: If you are not sure about how to cut the branch, speak to a how to cut the branch, speak to a professional chainsaw operator professional chainsaw operator...
- Page 17 Refer to on page 19 . 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 18 The felling hinge To use the safe corner method The most important procedure during tree felling is to The felling cut must be made slightly above the make the correct felling hinge. With a correct felling directional cut. hinge, you control the felling direction and make sure that the felling procedure is safe.
- Page 19 b) Cut on the pull stroke through the remaining trunk. 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 of the trunk is left, to complete the safe corner.
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Page 20: Maintenance
8. Cut the tree/branch from the opposite side of the bend, after the tension is released. To use the product in cold weather Electrical carburetor heating (572XPG) Adjustment of the carburetor heating is done electrically through a thermostat. This keeps the correct carburetor CAUTION: Snow and cold weather can temperature and prevents ice in the carburetor. - Page 21 Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Clean the external parts of the prod- Clean the cooling system. Refer to Do a check of the brake band. Refer To clean the cooling system on page To do a check of the brake band uct and make sure that there is no oil 30 .
- Page 22 Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Make sure that there is no damage on the right hand guard. Make sure that the muffler is correct- ly attached, has no damages and that no parts of the muffler are miss- ing. Maintenance and checks of the 4.
- Page 23 To do a check of the throttle trigger and To do a check of the right hand guard throttle trigger lockout • Make sure that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no defects, such as cracks. 1.
- Page 24 2. Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached to 3. Pull out the starter rope approximately 30 cm/12 in the product. and put it in the notch on the pulley. 4. Let the pulley rotate slowly rearward to release the 3.
- Page 25 4. Put your thumb on the pulley. 3. Attach the air filter and make sure that the air filter seals tightly against the filter holder. 5. Move your thumb and release the starter rope. 6. Make sure that you can turn the pulley ½ turn after the starter rope is fully extended.
- 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 • Chain oil hole and hole for chain tensioner. The Accessories on page functions of the product.
- Page 27 It is not easy to sharpen a saw chain correctly without page 34 for instructions about how to receive the the correct equipment. Use Husqvarna file gauge. This correct depth gauge setting for your saw chain. will help you to keep maximum cutting performance and the kickback risk at a minimum.
- Page 28 1. Use a flat file and a depth gauge tool to adjust the 6. Make sure you can pull the saw chain around freely depth gauge setting. Only use Husqvarna depth by hand and that it does not hang from the guide gauge tool to get the correct depth gauge setting and bar.
- Page 29 To do a check of the rim sprocket To examine the cutting equipment The clutch drum has a rim sprocket that can be 1. Make sure that there are no cracks in rivets and links replaced. and that no rivets are loose. Replace if it is necessary.
- Page 30 4. Examine the groove in the guide bar for wear. 1. Turn the adjustment screw for the oil pump. Use a Replace the guide bar if it is necessary. screwdriver or combination wrench. a) Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to decrease the chain oil flow.
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
flywheel (C), the cooling fins on the cylinder (D) and the 1. Clean the cooling system with a brush weekly or cylinder cover (E). more frequently if it is necessary. 2. Make sure that the cooling system is not dirty or blocked. -
Page 32: Transportation And Storage
4. Do a complete servicing of the product. injuries. • Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and engage the chain brake. Technical data Technical data Husqvarna 565 Husqvarna 572XP Husqvarna 572XPG Engine 140 - 003 -... - Page 33 Husqvarna 565 Husqvarna 572XP Husqvarna 572XPG Cylinder displacement, cm 70.6 70.6 70.6 Idle speed, rpm 2700 2700 2700 Maximum engine power 3.7/5.0 @ 9300 4.3/5.8 @ 9900 4.3/5.8 @ 9900 acc. to ISO 8893, kW/hp @ Ignition system Spark plug...
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Page 34: Accessories
20/50 24/61 28/71 The usable cutting length is usually 1 in less than the Husqvarna file gauge to restore the sharpness of the nominal guide bar length. saw chain. The part numbers are given in the table below. Filing equipment and filing angles... -
Page 35: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
+46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chainsaws for forest service Husqvarna 565, 572XP and 572XPG from 2017’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial number), are in conformity with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES:... - Page 36 Original instructions 1154277-26 2018-11-02...