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- Page 1 ® T540XP Mark III Operator's manual 2-33...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Intended use Product description ® This product is for professional tree maintenance such The Husqvarna T540XP Mark III is a chainsaw model as pruning and to disassemble trees in sections. with a combustion engine. Work is constantly in progress to increase your safety... -
Page 3: Product Overview
Product overview 24 25 1. Front handguard 16. Saw chain 2. Stop switch 17. Guide bar 3. Brake band 18. Throttle trigger 4. Top handle 19. Throttle trigger lockout 5. Air filter cover 20. Belt eyelet 6. Start lever 21. Clutch cover 7. -
Page 4: Symbols On The Product
31. Air filter 32. Spark plug cap 33. Spark plug Chain oil. 34. Vibration element 35. Muffler and spark arrester screen Symbols on the product Both of the operator's hands must be used to operate the chainsaw. Be careful and use the product correctly. This product can cause serious injury or death to the operator or others. -
Page 5: Safety
Safety Safety definitions dealer or an experienced chainsaw user. Do not attempt any task that you feel unsure of! The definitions below give the level of severity for each Safety instructions for operation signal word. WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the WARNING: Injury to persons. - Page 6 and often brings added risks, such as icy ground, unpredictable felling direction, etcetera. • Faulty cutting equipment or the wrong combination of guide bar and saw chain increases the risk of kickback! Only use the guide bar and saw chain combinations we recommend, and follow the filing Accessories on page 31 for instructions.
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Page 7: Safety Devices On The Product
Use boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and should consult an expert before continuing. Do not non-slip sole. hesitate to contact your dealer or Husqvarna if you • Always have a first-aid kit with you. have any questions about the use of the chainsaw. -
Page 8: Fuel Safety
it releases the throttle trigger (B). If you release the Muffler handle, the throttle trigger and the throttle trigger lockout WARNING: move back to their initial positions. This function locks The muffler becomes very the throttle trigger at idle speed. hot during/after operation and at idle speed. -
Page 9: Safety Instructions For Maintenance
• Always move the product at least 3 m (10 ft) away • Use protective gloves when you use or do from the refuelling area and fuel source before maintenance on the saw chain. A saw chain that starting. does not move can also cause injuries. •... -
Page 10: Assembly
Assembly Introduction 6. Align the hole in the guide bar with the chain adjuster pin and install the clutch cover. WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you assemble the product. To assemble the guide bar and saw chain 1. - Page 11 ™ For more information about Husqvarna Fleet Services refer to www.husqvarna.com. Husqvarna Connect Husqvarna Connect is a free app for your mobile device. The Husqvarna Connect app gives extended functions for your Husqvarna product. • Extended product information.
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Page 12: Premixed Fuel
For best results and performance use Husqvarna To fill the fuel tank two-stroke oil. • If Husqvarna two-stroke oil is not available, use a WARNING: Obey the procedure that two-stroke oil of good quality for air-cooled engines. Speak to your servicing dealer to select the correct follows for your safety. -
Page 13: Kickback Information
A smaller bar tip radius decreases the force of the kickback. • Use Husqvarna chain oil for maximum saw chain life and to prevent negative effects on the environment. Use a low kickback saw chain to decrease the effects of If Husqvarna chain oil is not available, we kickback. -
Page 14: Common Questions About Kickback
1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the WARNING: No saw chain fully chain brake. prevents kickback. Always obey the instructions. Common questions about kickback • Will the hand always engage the chain brake during a kickback? No. It is necessary to use some force to push the front hand guard forward. -
Page 15: To Start The Product In The Tree
7. Move the front hand guard rearward to disengage WARNING: If the saw chain rotates at the chain brake. idle speed, speak to your servicing dealer and do not use the product. 1. Put the product on the ground. 2. Put your left hand on the front handle. 3. -
Page 16: Pull Stroke And Push Stroke
• Use full throttle when you cut and decrease to idle speed after each cut. CAUTION: Engine damage can occur if the engine runs for too long at full throttle without load. • When you cut, put the spiked bumper into the trunk and use it as a lever. -
Page 17: Tree Operator
• Keep a safe work position. WARNING: Make sure that the • Cut horizontal sections at hip level and vertical product is safely attached when you lift sections at solar plexus level. it to the operator in the tree. • Hold the product with 2 hands. -
Page 18: To Remove A Trapped Product
To remove a trapped product • If you must climb with the product, attach the product to the rear connection point on the harness. The 1. Stop the product. rear connection point keeps the product clear from climbing lines and makes sure that the weight has 2. -
Page 19: Maintenance And Checks Of The Safety Devices On The Product
Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Turn the guide bar, do a check of the Clean the carburetor area. Do a check of all cables and connec- lubrication hole and clean the groove tions. in the guide bar. Refer to To do a check of the guide bar on page 27 . -
Page 20: To Do A Check Of The Throttle Trigger And The Throttle Trigger Lockout
2. Push down the throttle trigger lockout and make WARNING: Make sure that the saw sure that it goes back to its initial position when you chain does not touch the ground or other release it. objects. 2. Hold the product tightly. WARNING: Make sure that the saw 3. -
Page 21: To Replace A Broken Or Worn Starter Rope
Do not use a product that has a defective muffler or a muffler that is in bad condition. Return product to a Husqvarna dealer/service station if 3. Pull out the starter rope approximately 30 cm/12 in the muffler is defective. -
Page 22: To Tighten The Recoil Spring
4. Let the pulley rotate slowly rearward to release the recoil spring. 8. Attach a new starter rope to the pulley. Wind the starter rope approximately 3 turns around the pulley. 5. Remove the bolt in the center of the pulley and 9. -
Page 23: To Assemble The Starter Housing On The Product
2. Turn the starter pulley approximately 2 turns 3. Attach the air filter and make sure that the air filter clockwise. seals tightly against the filter holder. 3. Make sure that you can turn the pulley ½ turn after the starter rope is fully extended. To assemble the starter housing on the product 1. -
Page 24: To Sharpen The Saw Chain
• 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 31 , for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations that we recommend. -
Page 25: General Information About How To Adjust The Depth Gauge Setting
Filing equipment and filing angles Refer to on page 32 for information about which file and gauge that Husqvarna recommends for your saw chain. 2. Apply the file gauge correctly on to the cutter. Refer to the instruction supplied with the file gauge. -
Page 26: To Adjust The Tension Of The Saw Chain
1. Use a flat file and a depth gauge tool to adjust the depth gauge setting. Only use a Husqvarna 6. Make sure you can pull the saw chain around freely... -
Page 27: To Do A Check Of The Spur Sprocket
• Make sure that the spur sprocket is not worn, if it is worn speak to your local Husqvarna servicing dealer. To lubricate the needle bearing To do a check of the guide bar 1. -
Page 28: To Clean The Cooling System
5. Examine if the guide bar tip is rough or very worn. a) Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to decrease the chain oil flow. b) Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise to increase the chain oil flow. 6. Make sure that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that the lubricating hole in the bar tip sprocket is not blocked. -
Page 29: 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 30: Transportation, Storage And Disposal
• When the product is no longer in use, send it to • Attach the product safely during transportation. a Husqvarna dealer or discard it at a recycling To prepare your product for long-term location. storage 1. Stop the product and let it become cool before you disassemble it. -
Page 31: Accessories
Accessories Recommended cutting equipment Low kickback saw chain ® Chainsaw models Husqvarna T540XP Mark III A saw chain that is designated as Low kickback saw have been evaluated for safety according to EN chain, meets the low kickback requirement specified in ISO 11681-2:2011 (Machinery for forestry - Portable ANSI B175.1-2021. -
Page 32: Kickback And Guide Bar Nose Radius
Filing equipment and filing angles on your product, refer to www.husqvarna.com for more information. Use a Husqvarna file gauge to sharpen the saw chain. A Husqvarna file gauge makes sure that you get the 5/32 in / 0.025 in /... -
Page 33: Declaration Of Conformity
Notified Body: 0404, RISE SMP Svensk Maskinprovning ABhas carried out EC type examination in accordance with the machinery directive's (2006/42/EC) article 12, point 3b, annex IX on behalf of Husqvarna AB. For information relating to noise emissions, refer to Technical data on page 30 . - Page 34 1792 - 011 - 06.02.2025...
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