Intended use Product description This product is for professional tree maintenance such The Husqvarna T540XP II is a chainsaw model with a as pruning and to disassemble trees in sections. combustion engine. Work is constantly in progress to increase your safety...
Note: Handle insert dimension. Other symbols/decals on the product refer to certification requirements for certain markets. Euro V Emissions yyyywwxxxx The rating plate shows se- rial number. yyyy is the WARNING: production year and ww is Tampering with the engine the production week.
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• Before using this product you must understand the • Observe your surroundings and make sure that there effects of kickback and how to avoid them. Refer to is no risk of people or animals coming in contact with Kickback information on page 12 for instructions. or affect your control of the product.
Do not • Use pants with saw protection. hesitate to contact your dealer or Husqvarna if you have any questions about the use of the chainsaw. • Use boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and We will willingly be of service and provide you with non-slip sole.
19 . • If the safety devices are defective, speak to your Husqvarna servicing dealer. 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 Chain catcher risk of accidents, but only you can prevent them.
you operate the product near flammable After refuelling, there are some situations where you materials and/or fumes. must never start the product: • If you have spilled fuel or chain oil on the product. WARNING: Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to Do not operate a product evaporate.
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. •...
• If Husqvarna two-stroke oil is not available, use a two-stroke oil of good quality for air-cooled engines. 9. Make sure that the saw chain tension is correct. Speak to your servicing dealer to select the correct oil.
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.
WARNING: No saw chain fully 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 Note: To see where the chain oil tank is on your front hand guard forward.
1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the 1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the chain brake. chain brake. 2. Push the air purge bulb about 6 times or until fuel 2. Push the air purge bulb about 6 times or until fuel starts to fill the bulb.
To start the product in the tree 4. Pull the starter rope handle slowly with your right hand until you feel resistance. Note: Make sure that you have sufficient fuel before you start the product. 1. Engage the chain brake. 2.
To prepare the product for operation in the tree Ground operator As a ground operator, do the following steps. Pull stroke and push stroke 1. Examine the product. You can cut through wood with the product in 2 different 2. Fill the fuel and chain oil tanks. positions.
1. Before you disconnect the safety strop from the • Make sure that you are stable on your feet and keep ascent tools, you must attach the product to the a low lateral force when you cut vertical branches. harness. Attach the product to the harness through Steer the safety line through a different connection the belt eyelet or a steel ring on the safety strop.
engine temperature or ice on the air filter WARNING: You must engage the and the carburetor. chain brake when you lower the product onto its strop. 1. Clothe a part of the air intake on the starter. This increases the engine temperature. To remove a trapped product 2.
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Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Do a check of the chain catcher. Re- Clean or replace the spark arrestor Do a check of the fuel filter and the To do a check of the chain To do fer to screen on the muffler.
Maintenance and checks of the safety 3. Apply full throttle and tilt your left wrist against the front hand guard to engage the chain brake. The devices on the product saw chain must stop immediately. To do a check of the brake band 1.
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To do a check of the start/stop switch that has a defective muffler or a muffler that is in bad condition. Return product 1. Start the engine. to a Husqvarna dealer/service station if the muffler is defective. 1961 - 001 -...
3. Remove the spark arrester screen. 4. Let the pulley rotate slowly rearward to release the recoil spring. 5. Remove the bolt in the center of the pulley and remove the pulley. Note: Do not remove the muffler from the product. 4.
2. Turn the starter pulley approximately 2 turns clockwise. 3. Make sure that you can turn the pulley ½ turn after the starter rope is fully extended. 8. Attach a new starter rope to the pulley. Wind the starter rope approximately 3 turns around the pulley. To assemble the starter housing on the 9.
Replace a worn or damaged guide bar or saw chain with seals tightly against the filter holder. 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 31 , for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations that we recommend.
It is not easy to sharpen a saw chain correctly without through the wood. If the saw chain is very blunt, there the correct equipment. Use Husqvarna file gauge. This will be no wood chips but sawdust. will help you to keep maximum cutting performance and A sharp saw chain eats through the wood and the wood the kickback risk at a minimum.
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 4. Remove material from one side of all the cutting bevel for the depth gauge.
To do a check of the spur sprocket 4. Tighten the saw chain until it is tight against the guide bar but still can move easily. The clutch drum has a spur sprocket that is welded on the clutch drum. •...
3. Compare the saw chain with a new saw chain to 5. Examine if the guide bar tip is rough or very worn. examine if the rivets and links are worn. 4. Replace the saw chain when the longest part of the cutting tooth is less than 4 mm/0.16 in.
b) Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise to CAUTION: A dirty or blocked decrease the chain oil flow. cooling system can make the product too hot, which can cause damage to the product. To clean the cooling system The cooling system keeps the engine temperature down.
• 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.
Technical data Technical data Husqvarna T540XP II Engine Cylinder displacement, cm 37.7 Idle speed, rpm 3000 Maximum engine power acc. to ISO 7293, kW/hp @ rpm 1.8/2.5@10200 Ignition system Spark plug NGK CMR6H Electrode gap, mm Fuel and lubrication system Fuel tank capacity, liter/cm 0.34/340...
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 / 579 65 36-01 30°...
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5/32 in / 0.025 in / 505 24 37-01 30° 80° 0° 505 69 81-38 4.0 mm 0.65 mm 5/32 in / 0.025 in / S93G 587 80 90-01 30° 60° 0° 587 80 67-01 4.0 mm 0.65 mm 5/32 in / 0.025 in / SP21G 595 00 47-01...
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 tree-service Brand Husqvarna Type / Model T540XP II Identification Serial numbers dating from 2016 and onwards...
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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 Chainsaw for tree-service Brand Husqvarna Type / Model T540XP II Identification Serial numbers dating from 2022 and onwards...
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