Husqvarna 555 Owners Manual
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- Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 1
Operator's manual 555 560XP 560XPG 562XP 562XPG Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 2
cutting equipment in this example: Bar length 18 inches - Max tooth count for the bar nose sprocket is 11T - Chain type Husqvarna H42 Other approved bar and chain combinations in Operator's Manual. Measured maximum kickback value with brake for the bar and chain combination on the label. Measured - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 3
Protective goggles or a visor must be worn. Refuelling. Filling with oil and adjusting oil flow. The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. WARNING! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 4
stopping 20 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 22 General working instructions 22 How to avoid kickback 28 MAINTENANCE General 29 Carburetor adjustment 29 Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 29 Muffler 31 Starter 32 Air filter 33 Spark plug 33 Lubricating the bar tip - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 5
using, service, maintenance etc) the life span and the second-hand value of the machine can be extended. If you ever lend or sell this machine, make sure that the borrower or buyer gets the operator′s manual, so they will also know how to properly maintain and use it. Thank you for using a Husqvarna - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 6
handle with right hand guard 19 Throttle control 20 Throttle lockout 21 Decompression valve 22 Oil pump adjustment screw 23 Switch for heated handle (560XPG, 562XPG) 24 Information and warning decal 25 Product and serial number plate 26 Combination spanner 27 Transport guard 28 Operator's manual - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 7
manual carefully. • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted. See instructions under the heading Assembly. • Refuel and start the chain saw. See the instructions under the headings Fuel Handling and Starting and Stopping. • Do not use the chain saw until sufficient chain oil - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 8
feel uncertain about operating procedures after reading these instructions, you should consult an expert before continuing. Do not hesitate to contact your dealer or us if you have any questions about the use of the chain saw. We will willingly be of service and provide you with advice as well as - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 9
you lose grip of the front handle. • The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started to prevent the saw chain from rotating. If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of the bar is closer to you the chain brake is designed to be activated manually by the movement of your - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 10
the saw chain is held in felling position. Will my inertia activated chain brake always activate during kickback in the event of a kickback? No. First your brake must be in working order. Testing the brake is simple, see instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 11
. • Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping off the bar. • Obtain optimal cutting performance. • Extend the life of cutting equipment. • Avoid increasing vibration levels. General rules • Only use cutting equipment recommended by us! See instructions under the heading Technical data - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 12
or damaged bar or chain with a bar and chain combinations recommended by Husqvarna. See instructions under the heading Technical Data for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations we recommend. Bar • Length (inches/cm) Chain • Chain pitch (inches) • Drive link width (mm/inches) • Number of - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 13
need a round file and a file gauge. See instructions under the heading Technical data for information on the size of file and gauge that are recommended for the chain fitted to your chain saw. • Check that the chain is correctly tensioned. A slack chain will move sideways, making it more difficult to - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 14
not reduced excessively. • You will need a flat file and a depth gauge tool. We recommend that you use our depth gauge tool to acheive the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for the depth gauge. • Loosen the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover/chain brake. Use the combination spanner. Then tighten - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 15
equipment (a bar that is too long will use more chain oil). Checking chain lubrication • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip sprocket. Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about 20 cm (8 inches) away. After - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 16
under the heading General working instructions. Check that all the chain saw safety features are working. See instructions under the headings General working instructions and General safety precautions. • Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn. Replace the bar if necessary. • Whether - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 17
wear gloves, when ! working with the chain. Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. See instructions under the heading Tensioning - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 18
for extended periods during the first 10 hours. Two-stroke oil • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two-stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air-cooled two stroke-engines. • Never use two-stroke oil intended for water-cooled engines, sometimes referred to as outboard - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 19
fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. The fuel filter must be replaced at chain brake. • Secure the machine during transport. Long-term storage Empty the fuel/oil tanks in a well ventilated area. Store the fuel in approved cans in a safe place. Fit the bar guard. Clean the machine. See instructions - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 20
working area. Never wrap the starter cord around your hand. Starting The chain brake should be activated when starting the chain saw. Activate the chain brake has started the valve will automatically return to its original setting. Air purge (3): Press the air purge diaphragm repeatedly until - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 21
health risk. • Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. See instructions under the heading Assembly. Without a bar and chain attached to the chain saw the clutch can come loose and cause serious injury. • The chain brake should be activated when starting. Se - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 22
seek expert advice. Contact your chain saw dealer, service agent or an experienced chain saw user. Do not attempt any task that you are not sure you can handle! Before using a chain saw you must understand the effects of kickback and how to avoid them. See instructions under the heading How to avoid - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 23
of the handles! 4 Never use the chain saw above shoulder height and avoid cutting with the tip of the bar. Never use the chain saw one-handed! 5 In order to keep control of your saw, always maintain a firm foothold. Never work on a ladder, in a tree or on any other insecure support. 3 Most kickback - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 24
WORKING TECHNIQUES over the chain saw and the position of the kickback zone. 2 Make sure the object you are cutting will not split. 9 Follow the instructions on sharpening and maintaining your bar and chain. When you replace the bar and chain use only combinations that are recommended by us. See - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 25
should be removed from the pile, placed on a saw horse or runners and cut individually. Remove the working. Start by cutting from below (about 1/3 of the way through). Finish by cutting from above so that the two cuts meet. The log is supported at both ends. There is a high risk that the chain will - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 26
makes it more probably that the tree will break and start to fall before you high accident risk. See instructions under the heading Freeing diameter larger than the bar length of your saw! Felling is done using three cuts. First to work from the top down and to have the tree between you and the saw. - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 27
cut and directional cuts with single cutting strokes. See instructions under the heading Technical data section to The safest method is to use a winch. • Tractor-mounted • Portable Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Preparations: Work out which side is in tension and where the point - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 28
; kicking the chain saw, bar and chain back at the user. If this happens when the chain is moving it can cause very serious, even fatal injuries. It is vital you understand what causes kickback and that you can avoid it by taking care and using the right working technique. 28 - English - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 29
and servicing chain saw safety equipment Note! All servicing and repair work on the machine requires special training. This is especially true of the machine′s safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the checks described below we recommend you to contact our servicing dealer. Chain brake and - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 30
object. See the instructions under the heading Start and stop. • Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly. Grasp the chain saw firmly, wrapping your fingers and thumbs around the handles. • Start the chain saw and apply full throttle - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 31
unit and handle unit. best done with a wire brush. A blocked screen will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage. Note! The screen must be replaced if it is damaged. If the screen is blocked the machine will overheat and this will cause damage to the cylinder and piston. Never use - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 32
work in an enclosed or badly ventilated area. Good air circulation should always prevail when working in snowy hollows, ravines or in confined conditions. Starter handle handled carelessly, pop out and cause personal injury. Care must be exercised when replacing inches instructions oil. Fit the - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 33
that has been in use for a long time cannot be cleaned completely. The filter must therefore be replaced with a new one at regular intervals. A damaged air filter must always be replaced. A HUSQVARNA chain saw can be equipped with different types of air filters according to working conditions, weather - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 34
flow Bar 20"-28": Maximum flow WARNING! The engine must be stopped ! when making adjustments. Cooling system To keep the working temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling system. The cooling system consists of: 1 Air intake on the starter. 2 Air guide plate. IMPORTANT - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 35
away the plug in the partition. Heated handles 560XPG, 562XPG On models with the model code XPG both the front handle bar and the rear handle are equipped with electrical heating coils. These are supplied with electricity from a generator built into the chain saw. When the switch is pushed upwards - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 36
stop switch works correctly. Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines. On chain saws with a catalytic converter, check the cooling system daily. Monthly maintenance Check the brake band on the chain brake for wear. Replace when less than 0.024 inch (0.6 mm) remains - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 37
pump Weight Chain saw without bar or chain, empty tanks, lb/kg Chain/bar Standard bar length, inch/cm Recommended bar lengths, inch/cm Usable cutting length, inches/cm Pitch, inch/mm Thickness of drive links, inch/mm Drive sprocket type/teeth Chain speed at max. power, m/sec 562XP 562XPG 3,65/59 - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 38
12T 11T Saw chain Type Drive link count 56 64 Husqvarna H25 66 72 78 56 60 Husqvarna H42, Husqvarna H48 68 72 84 The following cutting attachments are approved for the models Husqvarna 562XP and 562XPG. Length, inch 16 18 20 24 28 Pitch, inch Bar Gauge, inch 3/8 0.058 Max. nose - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 39
TECHNICAL DATA Saw chain filing and file gauges 80 55 Note: For the chains above you are free to choose between 0.050" and 0.058" gauge drive link for the corresponding bar, see the table below. 0.050"/1,3 mm 0.058"/1,5 mm H46 H47 H42 H48 English - 39 - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 40
at all Husqvarna Forest & Garden authorized servicing dealers. MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION-RELATED PARTS Any Husqvarna Forest & Garden approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts, will be provided without - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 41
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST 1 Carburetor and internal parts 2 Intake pipe, airfilter holder and carburetor bolts. 3 Airfilter and fuelfilter covered up to maintenance schedule. 4 Spark Plug, covered up to maintenance schedule 5 Ignition Module 6 Muffl - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 42
guide bar contact a log, branch, or any other obstacle which could be hit while you are operating the saw. Cut at high engine speeds. Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height. Follow manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Only use replacement bars and chains - Husqvarna 555 | Owners Manual - Page 43
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Operator’s manual
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.