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Husqvarna 540i XPG Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® ® 540i XP , 540i XPG Operator's manual 2-40...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Speak to your servicing Note: National regulations can set limit to the dealer for more information. operation of the product. Product overview 540i XPG 540i XP 29 30 1. Front hand guard 5. Warning indicator 2. Front handle 6.
  • 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

    The rating plate or the la- yyyywwxxxxx ser printing shows the se- rial number. yyyy is the production year and ww is the production week. Fail-safe transformer. Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to Use and keep the battery charger indoors certification requirements for some markets.
  • Page 5 of inattention while operating power tools may result • Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly in serious personal injury. maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. • Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
  • Page 6 General chain saw safety warnings them. Serious injury could occur to the operator or bystanders while felling a tree. • Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain • Follow all instructions when clearing jammed when the chain saw is operating. Before you start material, storing or servicing the chain saw.
  • Page 7 Do not attempt any task that you feel unsure of! start it if they are not fully supervised. This can mean • Turn to your servicing dealer or Husqvarna if you a risk of serious injury. have questions about the operation of the product.
  • Page 8 • Never attempt to catch falling sections. Never cut in you for possible obstacles such as roots, rocks, the tree when you are only secured with one rope. branches, ditches and more. Be careful when you Always use two secured ropes. do work on sloping ground.
  • Page 9 The product can throw objects, such as wood chips, small pieces of wood and more, at large force. This Functions of the user interface (540i XPG) can result in serious injury, especially to the eyes. The user interface includes the start/stop button, SavE •...
  • Page 10 Chain brake and front hand guard Your product has a chain brake that stops the saw chain if you get a kickback. The chain brake decreases the risk of accidents but only you can prevent them. WARNING: Do not engage in situations Use the chain brake as a parking brake when you where there is a risk of kickback.
  • Page 11 Use the BLi batteries that are rechargeable as a lockout forward (A) and then push the power trigger power supply for the related Husqvarna products lockout against the handle (B), it releases the power Accessories on page 36 . To prevent only.
  • Page 12 • Do not use other battery chargers than the one • Only use original spare parts. supplied for your product. Only use Husqvarna QC chargers when you charge Husqvarna replacement Safety instructions for the cutting equipment batteries BLi. •...

  • Page 13: Assembly

    setting. Too large depth gauge setting increases the • Do maintenance on the cutting equipment regularly risk of kickback. 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 4. Make sure that the edges of the cutters point forward 3. Push the air intake cover to the left until the holes on the top edge of the guide bar. align. 4. Install the screw. 5. Install the drive sprocket cover and steer the chain adjuster pin to the hole in the guide bar.

  • Page 15: Operation

    10. Make sure that the saw chain stops when you Husqvarna Connect release the power trigger. Husqvarna Connect is a free app for your mobile device. The Husqvarna Connect app gives extended functions for your Husqvarna product. •...
  • Page 16 • Remove the cap to the chain oil tank. 3. Make sure that the green charging light on the battery charger comes on. That means that the • Fill the chain oil tank with chain oil. battery is connected correctly to the battery charger. •...
  • Page 17 use the product when the kickback occurs that causes must be large to engage the chain brake. If the chain the direction of the movement. brake is too sensitive, it can engage during rough operation. • Will the chain brake always protect me from injury during a kickback? No.
  • Page 18 2. Push the SavE button again to disconnect the function. The green LED goes off. To engage and disengage the heat in the handles (540i XPG) The product has heated handles. Pull stroke and push stroke • Push and hold the SavE button for 1 second to engage the heat in the handles.
  • Page 19 better control of the product and the position of the CAUTION: Do not let the motor operate kickback zone. for too long without load. This can cause damage to the motor. 1. Put the trunk on a saw horse or runners. •...
  • Page 20 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 motor if the saw chain gets caught in the trunk.
  • Page 21 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: WARNING: If you are not sure If you are not sure about how to cut the branch, speak about how to cut the branch, speak to a professional chainsaw operator to a professional chainsaw operator...
  • Page 22 Refer to on page 24 . 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 The felling hinge 2. Make sure that the directional cut line is perfectly horizontal and at right angles (90°) to the felling The most important procedure during tree felling is to direction. The directional cut line goes through the make the correct felling hinge. With a correct felling point where the two directional cuts touch.
  • Page 24 To free a trapped tree d) Cut through the remaining of the trunk to complete a safe corner that is 5-10 cm/2-4 in wide. WARNING: It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is a high accident risk. Keep out of the risk zone and do not try to fell a trapped tree.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    4. Keep a position where the tree or branch can not hit a risk that the tree moves quickly before you when the tension is released. or after you cut it. Serious injury can occur if you are in an incorrect position or if you cut incorrectly.
  • Page 26 Maintenance Before Weekly Monthly Make sure that the cutter and cutter guard have no cracks and that they are not damaged. Replace the cutter or cutter guard if they have cracks or if they have been exposed to impact. Make sure that the guide bar and saw chain have sufficient oil. Do a check of the saw chain.
  • Page 27 2. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles 3. Make sure that the power trigger is locked at the idle and hold the product tight. position when the power trigger lockout is released. 4. Start the product and apply full power. 5.
  • Page 28 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 36 , 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 cutters the correct equipment. Use a Husqvarna recommended file gauge. This will help you to keep maximum cutting Do not use a blunt saw chain. If the saw chain is blunt, performance and the kickback risk at a minimum.
  • Page 30 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 a Husqvarna recommended depth gauge tool to get the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for the depth gauge.
  • Page 31 3. Tighten the saw chain until it is tight against the 2. If the saw chain lubrication is correct, you will see a guide bar. clear line of oil on the surface after 1 minute. 4. Tighten the bar nut with the combination wrench and lift the front of the guide bar at the same time.
  • Page 32 To do a check of the chain drive To do a check of the guide bar sprocket 1. Make sure that the oil channel is not blocked. Clean if it is necessary. • Examine the chain drive sprocket for wear. Replace the chain drive sprocket if it is necessary.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    7. Turn the guide bar daily to extend its life cycle. • Turn the adjustment screw for the oil pump. Use a screwdriver or the combination wrench. To adjust the chain oil flow WARNING: Stop the motor before you a) Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise to make adjustments to the oil pump.

  • Page 34: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Problem Possible faults Possible solution Red error LED flashes. The battery is empty. Charge the battery. Temperature deviation. Use the battery in temperatures between -10°C (14°F) and 40°C (104°F). Overvoltage. Remove the battery from the battery charger. Red error LED comes on. Cell difference is to much (1V).

  • Page 35: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data 540i XP 540i XPG Motor Type BLDC (brushless) 36V BLDC (brushless) 36V Features Low energy mode savE savE Lubrication system Type of oil pump Adjustable Adjustable Oil tank capacity, liter/cm 0.18/180 0.18/180 Weight Chainsaw without battery, guide bar, saw chain and emp-...

  • Page 36: Accessories

    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 5/32 in / 4.0 0.025 in/ 85° 30° 10° 5878067-01 5878090-01 0.65 mm Approved batteries Battery BLi200X BLi300 Type Lithium-ion Lithium-ion Battery capacity, Ah Nominal voltage, V Weight, kg Approved battery chargers Battery charger QC500 Input voltage, V 100-240 Frequency, Hz 50-60 Power, W 1065 - 010 - 08.02.2024...

  • 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 Cordless battery chainsaw Brand Husqvarna ® ® Type / Model 540i XP , 540i XPG...
  • 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 Cordless battery chainsaw Brand Husqvarna ® ® Type / Model 540i XP , 540i XPG Identification Serial numbers dating from 2020 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. 1065 - 010 - 08.02.2024...
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  • Page 44 Original instructions 1143108-26 2024-02-19...

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