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  • Page 1 ® ® 542i XP , 542i XP Operator's manual 2-40...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Note: National regulations can set limit to the dealer for more information. operation of the product. Product overview 542i XPG 542i XP 29 30 1. Front hand guard 5. Warning indicator 2. Front handle 6. SavE button 3. User interface 7.
  • Page 3 Chain oil. 35. Product and serial number plate Symbols on the product Recommended cutting equipment in this Husqvarna HXX example: Bar length XX in (XX mm), max. nose radius X Teeth, chain type XX mm/XX Be careful and use the product correctly.

  • Page 4: Safety

    Note: The rating plate or the la- Other symbols/decals on the product refer to yyyywwxxxxx ser printing shows the se- certification requirements for some markets. rial number. yyyy is the production year and ww is the production week. Safety Safety definitions •...
  • Page 5 • If devices are provided for the connection of dust make a connection from one terminal to another. extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are Shorting the battery terminals together may cause connected and properly used. Use of dust collection burns or a fire.
  • Page 6 of a chain saw in this manner could result in serious steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or personal injury. injury. Kickback is the result of chain saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be •...
  • Page 7 Do not let children use or be near the product. The • Turn to your servicing dealer or Husqvarna if you product is easy to start and children may be able to have questions about the operation of the product.
  • Page 8 guide bar accidentally touches a branch, tree or other objects. • Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in persons who have decreased circulation. Speak to your physician if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in •...
  • Page 9 Your clothing must be close-fitting but not limit your For more information about the user interface, refer to To start to use Husqvarna Connect on page 14 . movements. Regularly do a check of the condition of the personal protective equipment.
  • Page 10 The chain brake engages (A) manually by your left hand or automatically by the inertia release mechanism. Push the front hand guard (B) forward to engage the chain brake manually. This movement starts a spring-loaded mechanism that stops the drive sprocket. Pull the front hand guard rearward to disengage the chain brake.
  • Page 11 (C). If you release the handle, the power trigger • Use the BLi batteries that are rechargeable as a and the power trigger lockout move back to their initial power supply for the related Husqvarna products positions. only. Refer to Accessories on page 35 . To prevent injury, do not use the battery as a power supply for other devices.
  • Page 12 Only use original spare parts. • Do not use other battery chargers than the one Safety instructions for the cutting equipment supplied for your product. Only use Husqvarna QC chargers when you charge Husqvarna replacement WARNING: batteries BLi. Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the •...

  • Page 13: Assembly

    To adjust chain and chain drive sprocket. Refer to the tension of the saw chain on page 30 . • Do maintenance on the cutting equipment regularly and keep it correctly lubricated. If the saw chain is not correctly lubricated, the risk of wear on the guide bar, saw chain and chain drive sprocket increases.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Husqvarna Connect 1. Download the Husqvarna Connect app on your mobile device. Husqvarna Connect is a free app for your mobile device. 2. Register in the Husqvarna Connect app. The Husqvarna Connect app gives extended functions for your Husqvarna product.
  • Page 15 • Use Husqvarna chain oil for maximum saw chain life and to prevent negative effects on the environment. If Husqvarna chain oil is not available, we recommend you to use a standard chain oil.
  • Page 16 3. Make sure that the green charging light on the battery charger comes on. That means that the battery is connected correctly to the battery charger. 4. When all LEDs on the battery come on, the battery is fully charged. Kickback only occurs if the kickback zone of the guide bar touches an object.
  • Page 17 2. Push the SavE button again to disconnect the function. The green LED goes off. To engage and disengage the heat in ® the handles (542i XP CAUTION: The product has heated handles. Make sure that the battery is installed correctly into the •...
  • Page 18 • Push the SavE button quickly to disengage the heat in the handles. The indicator for heat in the handles goes off. Oil level indicator The oil level indicator shows when it is time to fill chain oil. 1. When the oil level indicator comes on, fill with chain To use the correct chain oil on page 15 .
  • Page 19 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: WARNING: Make sure that the trunk Do not cut trunks in a...
  • Page 20 b) Select the applicable cutting technique for the WARNING: Stop the motor if the saw tension in the branch. chain gets caught in the trunk. Use a lever to open up the kerf and remove the product. Do not try to pull the product out by hand. This can result in injury when the product suddenly breaks free.
  • Page 21 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 22 3. The felling direction 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 23 2. Make sure that the directional cut line is perfectly d) Cut through the remaining of the trunk to horizontal and at right angles (90°) to the felling complete a safe corner that is 5-10 cm/2-4 in direction. The directional cut line goes through the wide.
  • Page 24 To free a trapped tree Note: In some situations the only safe procedure is to use a winch and not your product. WARNING: It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is a high 4. Keep a position where the tree or branch can not hit accident risk.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance Introduction The following is a list of the maintenance steps that you Maintenance on page 25 must do on the product. See for more information. WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you do maintenance on the product. Maintenance schedule WARNING: Remove the battery before...
  • Page 26 Maintenance and checks of the safety WARNING: Make sure that the saw devices on the product chain does not touch the ground or other objects. To do a check of the front hand guard 2. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles Regularly do a check of the front hand guard and the and hold the product tight.
  • Page 27 3. Make sure that the power trigger is locked at the idle 2. Clean the cooling slots and battery connectors. position when the power trigger lockout is released. 4. Start the product and apply full power. 5. Release the power trigger and make sure that the saw chain stops and stays stationary.
  • Page 28 • Chain oil hole and hole for chain tensioner. The by Husqvarna. This is necessary to keep the safety guide bar must align with product. Accessories on functions of the product. Refer to page 35 , for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations that we recommend.
  • Page 29 It is not easy to sharpen a saw chain correctly without for instructions about how to receive the correct depth the correct equipment. Use a Husqvarna recommended gauge setting for your saw chain. file gauge. This will help you to keep maximum cutting performance and the kickback risk at a minimum.
  • Page 30 1. Use a flat file and a depth gauge tool to adjust the depth gauge setting. Only use a Husqvarna recommended depth gauge tool to get the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for the depth gauge.
  • Page 31 2. If the saw chain lubrication is correct, you will see a clear line of oil on the surface after 1 minute. 1. Make sure that the rim sprocket is not worn. Replace if necessary. 2. Replace the rim sprocket each time you replace the saw chain.
  • Page 32 2. Make sure that the saw chain is easy to bend. 5. Examine if the guide bar tip is rough or very worn. Replace the saw chain if it is rigid. 3. Compare the saw chain with a new saw chain to examine if the rivets and links are worn.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting User interface LED screen Possible faults Possible solution The warning in- Chain brake is Disengage the chain brake. dicator flashes. engaged. Temperature Let the product to cool down. deviation. Overload. The Release the saw chain. saw chain can not move. The power trig- Release the power trigger to activate the product.

  • Page 34: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    • Put the battery charger in storage in a space that is closed and dry. Technical data Technical data ® ® 542i XP 542i XP Motor Type BLDC (brushless) 36V BLDC (brushless) 36V Features Low energy mode...

  • Page 35: Accessories

    Accessories Guide bar and saw chain combinations The following cutting attachments are approved for ® ® Husqvarna 542i XP , 542i XP Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (L ) in conformity with EC directive 2000/14/EC. Reported data for sound pressure level for the machine has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 3 dB (A).
  • Page 36 The part numbers are given in the table below. Using Husqvarna file gauge will give you the correct If you do not know which saw chain you have on your filing angles. We recommend you to always use a product, turn to your servicing dealer.
  • Page 37 Battery charger QC500 Power, W 2022 - 005 - 09.10.2023...

  • Page 38: Declaration Of Conformity

    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 Battery-operated Chain Saw Brand Husqvarna ® ® Type / Model 542i XP , 542i XP...
  • Page 39 UK Declaration of Conformity We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare on our sole responsibility that the product: Description Battery-operated Chain Saw Brand Husqvarna ® ® Type / Model 542i XP , 542i XP Identification Serial numbers dating from 2023 and onwards...

  • Page 40: Registered Trademarks

    Registered trademarks ® Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered Bluetooth SIG, inc. and any use trademarks owned by of such marks by Husqvarna is under license. 2022 - 005 - 09.10.2023...
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  • Page 44 Original instructions 1143511-26 2023-10-12...

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