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WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? 1 Decompression valve 2 Switch for heated handle (576 XPG AutoTune) 3 Starter handle 4 Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.) 5 Rear handle 6 Choke control/Start throttle lock 7 Fuel tank 8 Starter 9 Chain oil tank 10 Throttle lockout 11 Cylinder cover 12 Front handle 13 Front hand guard 14 Mufﬂer 15 Bar tip sprocket 16 Chain 17 Bar 18 Spike bumper 19 Chain catcher 20 Chain tensioning screw 21 Oil pump adjustment screw 22 Clutch cover 23 Right hand guard 24 Throttle control 25 Operator′s manual 26 Combination spanner 27 Bar guard 28 Information and warning decal 29 Product and serial number plate 6 - English

Section	Page
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	2
Contents	4
Dear customer!	5
Before using a new chain saw	7
Important	7
Always use common sense	8
Personal protective equipment	8
Machine¢s safety equipment	8
Chain brake and front hand guard	8
Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback?	10
Will my inertia activated chain brake always activate during kickback in the event of a kickback?	10
Will my chain brake always protect me from injury in the event of a kickback?	10
Throttle lockout	10
Chain catcher	10
Right hand guard	11
Vibration damping system	11
Stop switch	11
Muffler	11
Cutting equipment	11
General rules	12
Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback	12
Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting	13
Tensioning the chain	14
Lubricating cutting equipment	15
Fitting the bar and chain	17
Fuel	18
Gasoline	18
Two-stroke oil	18
Mixing	18
Chain oil	18
Fueling	19
Fuel safety	19
Transport and storage	19
Long-term storage	19
Starting and stopping	20
Cold engine	20
Warm engine	20
Starting	20
Stopping	21
Before use:	22
General working instructions	22
Basic safety rules	22
General rules	23
Basic cutting technique	24
Tree felling technique	25
Freeing a tree that has fallen badly	28
How to avoid kickback	28
What is kickback?	28
General	30
Carburetor adjustment	30
AutoTune	30
Function	30
Conditions	30
Correctly adjusted carburetor	30
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment	30
Chain brake and front hand guard	30
Throttle lockout	31
Chain catcher	32
Right hand guard	32
Vibration damping system	32
Stop switch	32
Muffler	32
Starter	33
Changing a broken or worn starter cord	33
Tensioning the recoil spring	33
Changing a broken recoil spring	34
Fitting the starter	34
Air filter	34
Spark plug	34
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	35
Needle bearing lubrication	35
Adjustment of the oil pump	35
Cooling system	35
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	36
Winter use	36
Fitting the winterising kit	36
Temperature 0°C (32°F) or colder:	36
Temperature -5°C (23°F) or colder:	37
Heated handles	37
Maintenance schedule	38
Technical data	39
Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations	40
Saw chain filing and file gauges	40
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	41
MANUFACTURER¢S WARRANTY COVERAGE	41
OWNER¢S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES	41
WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE	41
LENGTH OF COVERAGE	41
WHAT IS COVERED	41
WHAT IS NOT COVERED	41
HOW TO FILE A CLAIM	41
WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE	41
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION-RELATED PARTS	41
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST	41
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT	41
Safety precautions for chain saw users	42
Kickback safety precautions	42