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Oper ator ′ s manual 570 AutoTune 576XP AutoTune 576XPG AutoTune E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols on the mac hine: Symbols in the operator’ s manual: W ARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use Switch off the engine b y moving the stop can result in serious or fatal injury to the switch to the STOP position before operator or others.
CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ........2 Symbols in the operator’s manual: ....... 2 CONTENTS Contents ............... 3 INTR ODUCTION Dear Customer , ............ 4 WHA T IS WHAT? What is what on the chain sa w? ......5 GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Bef ore using a new chain saw ......
The business concept is to develop, manufacture and market motor driven products for forestry and gardening as well as for building and construction industry. Husqvarna ′ s aim is also to be in the front edge according to ergonomics, usability, security and environmental protection.
WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the c hain saw? Decompression valve 16 Chain Switch for heated handle (576 XPG AutoTune) 17 Bar Starter handle 18 Spike bumper Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.) 19 Chain catcher Rear handle 20 Chain tensioning screw Choke control/Start throttle lock 21 Oil pump adjustment screw...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Bef ore using a new chain saw W ARNING! Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine. As the • Please read this manual carefully. machine is equipped with a spring- •...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Al ways use common sense • Protective goggles or a visor • Gloves with saw protection It is not possib le to cover every conceivable situation you can face when using a chain saw. Always exercise care •...
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Take care when using your saw and make sure the • Use the chain brake as a ”parking brake” when kickback zone of the bar never touches any object. starting and when moving over short distances, to reduce the risk of moving chain accidentally hitting your leg or anyone or anything close by.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of Will my chain brake always protect me the bar is closer to you the chain brake will be from injury in the event of a kickback? activated manually by the movement of your left hand.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Vibration damping system Muffler The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier.
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Too large a clearance increases Husqvarna. See instructions under the heading Technical the risk of kickback. Data for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations we recommend.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Drive link width (mm/inches) File position Round file diameter • Number of drive links. It is very difficult to sharpen a chain correctly without the right equipment. We recommend that you use our file gauge. This will help you obtain the maximum kickback reduction and cutting performance from your chain.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Tensioning the chain • File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of the cutting teeth is reduced to 4 mm (5/32") the chain is worn out and should be replaced. WARNING! A slack chain may jump off and cause serious or even fatal injury.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Lubricating cutting equipment Checking chain lubrication • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip equipment may cause the chain to snap, sprocket. which could lead to serious, even fatal Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about injuries.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Chain drive sprocket The clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive Check regularly: sprockets: • Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar. A Spur sprocket (the chain sprocket is welded on the Remove these with a file if necessary.
ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain correctly located in the groove in the bar. Tighten the bar nuts finger tight. WARNING! Always wear gloves, when working with the chain. Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw moving the front hand guard towards the front handle.
Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling Environment fuel the machine’s fuel tank. HUSQVARNA recommends the use of alkylate fuel, • Do not mix more than one month’s supply of fuel at a either Aspen two-stroke fuel or environmental fuel for time.
FUEL HANDLING • In temperatures below 0°C (32°F) some oils become • Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling too viscous. This can overload the oil pump and result point before starting it. in damage to the oil pump components. •...
STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping the machine has started the valve will automatically return to its closed position. WARNING! Note the following before starting: The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started to reduce the chance of contact with the moving chain during starting.
STARTING AND STOPPING achieved by quickly disengaging the throttle lock. This not drop start. This method is very dangerous prevents unnecessary wear to the clutch, clutch drum and because you may lose control of the saw. brake band. • Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use: • To make sure that none of the above might come within reach of your saw or be injured by falling trees. CAUTION! Follow the instructions above, but do not use a Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not chain saw in a situation where you cannot call for help in damaged.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES Fit a guard to the bar before transporting the chain Have control over the workpiece. If the pieces you saw or carrying it for any distance. intend to cut are small and light, they can jam in the saw chain and be thrown towards you.
WORKING TECHNIQUES the saw chain is jamming, the saw may be pushed Terms back at you. Cutting = General term for cutting through wood. Limbing = Cutting branches off a felled tree. Splitting = When the object you are cutting breaks off before the cut is complete.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Limbing Turn the log and finish the cut from the opposite side. When limbing thick branches you should use the same approach as for cutting. Cut difficult branches piece by piece. The log is supported at one end. There is a high risk that it will split.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES Felling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat The aim is to fell the tree in a position where you can limb Delimb the stem up to shoulder height. It is safer to work and cross-cut the log as easily as possible. You want it to from the top down and to have the tree between you and fall in a location where you can stand and move about the saw.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES Next make the bottom cut so that it finishes exactly at the The felling hinge controls the direction that the tree falls in. end of the top cut. All control over the felling direction is lost if the felling hinge is too narrow or non-existent, or if the directional The directional cuts should run 1/4 of the diameter cuts and felling cut are badly placed.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Freeing a tree that has fallen badly General advice: Position yourself so that you will be clear of the tree or Freeing a ”trapped tree” branch when the tension is released. It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high accident risk.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES Kickback always occurs in the cutting plane of the bar. Cutting the trunk into logs Normally the chain saw and bar are thrown backwards See instructions under the heading Basic cutting and upwards towards the user. However, the chain saw technique.
Carburettor adjustment demands special training. This is especially true of the machine’s safety equipment. If your machine fails any of Your Husqvarna product has been designed and the checks described below we recommend that you manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful take it to your service workshop.
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MAINTENANCE Checking the inertia brake release let go of the front handle. The chain should stop immediately. Place the chain saw, with the engine switched off, on a stump or other stable surface. Release the front handle and let the saw fall by its own weight, rotating around the rear handle towards the stump.
MAINTENANCE Chain catcher Stop switch Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is firmly Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when attached to the body of the chain saw. you move the stop switch to the stop setting. Muffler Right hand guard Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that...
MAINTENANCE use a muffler if the spark arrestor mesh is missing or • Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm and hook it into the defective. notch in the rim of the pulley. Release the recoil spring by letting the pulley rotate slowly backwards. The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator.
A damaged air filter must always be replaced. A HUSQVARNA chain saw can be equipped with different types of air filter according to working conditions, weather, season, etc. Contact your dealer for advice.
3 turns from the closed position. Bar 24" -: 4 turns from the closed position. These recommendations apply to Husqvarna’s chain oil, for other chain oils increase the oil flow by one step. WARNING! The engine must not be Needle bearing lubrication running when making adjustments.
MAINTENANCE Cooling system ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning Centrifugal cleaning means the following: All air to the carburettor passes through the starter. Dirt and dust is To keep the working temperature as low as possible the centrifuged out by the cooling fan. machine is equipped with a cooling system.
MAINTENANCE Temperature 0° ° ° ° C or colder: IMPORTANT! Any maintenance other than that described in this manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer (retailer). Heated handles Move the cover from position A to position B so that 576XPG AutoTune preheated air from the cylinder can pass into the On models with the model code XPG both the front...
MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Check the brake band on the chain On chain saws without a catalytic brake for wear.
TECHNICAL DATA Bar and chain combinations The following cutting attachments are approved for the models Husqvarna 570 AutoTune, 576XP AutoTune and 576XPG AutoTune. Chain Length, drive links Length, inch Pitch, inch Gauge, mm Max. nose radius Type (no.) Husqvarna H42 Saw chain filing and file gauges...
Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chain saw for forest service Husqvarna 570 AutoTune, 576XP AutoTune and 576XPG AutoTune from 2010’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:...
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Original instructions 1153958-26 ´®z+U°r¶6#¨ ´®z+U°r¶6#¨ 2010-09-03...