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.
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: • Approved protective helmet • Approved hearing protection • Protective goggles or a visor This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives.
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols in the operator’s manual: Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance. CAUTION! The start/stop switch automatically returns to run position. In order to prevent unintentional starting, the spark plug cap must be removed from the spark plug when assembling, checking and/or performing maintenance. Always wear approved protective gloves. Regular cleaning is required. Visual check.
CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ...................................... Symbols in the operator’s manual: ........................ CONTENTS Contents ............................................................... INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, ..................................................... WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? ........................... GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw .............................. Important .......................
INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the waterpowered plant.
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? 1 Cylinder cover 15 Spike bumper 2 Front handle 16 Chain catcher 3 Chain brake and front hand guard 17 Clutch cover 4 Starter 18 Rear handle with right hand guard 5 Chain oil tank 19 Throttle control 6 Starter handle 20 Throttle lockout 7 Combined start and stop switch 21 Decompression valve 8 Rear handle 22 Oil pump adjustment screw 9 Fuel tank 23 Switch for heated handle (560XPG, 562XPG) 10 Air purge 24 Information and warning decal
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw • Please read this 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 has reached the chain. See instructions under the heading Lubricating cutting equipment.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Always use common sense It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you can face when using a chain saw. Always exercise care and use your common sense. Avoid all situations which you consider to be beyond your capability. If you still 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.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • chain brake. If this happens you should hold the chain saw firmly and not let go. The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is pushed forwards. B A • This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism that tightens the brake band (C) around the engine drive system (D) (clutch drum).
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback? No. It takes a certain force to move the hand guard forward. If your hand only lightly touches the front guard or slips over it, the force may not be enough to trigger the chain brake. You should also maintain a firm grip of the chain saw handles while working.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ! WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition. These symptoms normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. These symptoms may be increased in cold temperatures.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback ! WARNING! Faulty cutting equipment or the wrong combination of bar and saw chain increases the risk of kickback! Only use the bar/saw chain combinations we recommend, and follow the filing instructions. See instructions under the heading Technical data. • Chain pitch (inches). The spacing between the drive links of the chain must match the spacing of the teeth on the bar tip sprocket and drive sprocket. • Number of drive links.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Sharpening cutting teeth General information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use a blunt chain. When the chain is blunt you have to exert more pressure to force the bar through the wood and the chips will be very small. If the chain is very blunt it will produce wood powder and no chips or shavings. • A sharp chain eats its way through the wood and produces long, thick chips or shavings.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS data to find the correct depth gauge setting for your particular chain. Tensioning the chain A C B ! ! WARNING! The risk of kickback is increased if the depth gauge setting is too large! Adjustment of depth gauge setting • The cutting teeth should be newly sharpened before adjusting the depth gauge setting. We recommend that you adjust the depth gauge setting every third time you sharpen the cutting teeth.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Lubricating cutting equipment ! throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on the light surface. WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting equipment may cause the chain to snap, which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries. Chain oil Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain its flow characteristics regardless of whether it is warm summer or cold winter weather.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS B Rim sprocket (replaceable) A • Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn. Replace the bar if necessary. • Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn. If a hollow forms on the underside of the bar tip this is due to running with a slack chain. • To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily. B Regularly check the degree of wear on the drive sprocket. Replace if wear is excessive. Replace the drive sprocket whenever you replace the chain.
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 moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. The chain should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar.
FUEL HANDLING Fuel Mixing ratio Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always be run using a mixture of petrol and twostroke oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture. ! • Use good quality unleaded or leaded petrol.
FUEL HANDLING Fuelling ! WARNING! Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects in the vicinity of fuel. Fuel safety • Never refuel the machine while the engine is running. • Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (petrol and 2-stroke oil). • Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point before starting it. • Never start the machine: 1 If you have spilt fuel or chain oil on the machine.
STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping 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. Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injuries. Place the machine on firm ground. Make sure you have a secure footing and that the chain cannot touch anything.
STARTING AND STOPPING Note! Reactivate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard back towards the front handle. The chain saw is now ready for use. ! WARNING! Long term inhalation of the engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk. • Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. See instructions under the heading Assembly.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use: 6, 8 1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not damaged. 2 Check that the rear right hand guard is not damaged. 3 Check that the throttle lockout works correctly and is not damaged. 4 Check that the stop switch works correctly and is not damaged. 5 Check that all handles are free from oil. 6 Check that the anti vibration system works and is not damaged. 7 Check that the muffler is securely attached and not damaged.
WORKING TECHNIQUES General rules 4 Never use the chain saw above shoulder height and try not to cut with the tip of the bar. Never use the chain saw one-handed! Always hold the chain saw firmly with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles. You should use this grip whether you are right-handed or left-handed. This grip minimises the effect of kickback and lets you keep the chain saw under control.
WORKING TECHNIQUES on the pull stroke gives the operator better control over the chain saw and the position of the kickback zone. 9 Make sure the object you are cutting will not split. 3 Make sure the chain will not strike the ground or any other object during or after cutting. 4 Is there a risk of kickback? 5 Do the conditions and surrounding terrain affect how safely you can stand and move about? Follow the instructions on sharpening and maintaining your bar and chain.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Finish by cutting from above so that the two cuts meet. Cutting ! WARNING! Never attempt to cut logs while they are in a pile or when a couple of logs are lying together. Such procedures drastically increase the risk of kickback which can result in a serious or fatal injury. The log is supported at both ends. There is a high risk that the chain will jam.
WORKING TECHNIQUES • Look for signs of damage and rot in the stem, this makes it more probably that the tree will break and start to fall before you expect it to. You may find you are forced to let the tree fall in its natural direction because it is impossible or dangerous to try to make it fall in the direction you first intended.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Set the spike bumper (if one is fitted) just behind the felling hinge. Use full throttle and advance the chain/bar slowly into the tree. Make sure the tree does not start to move in the opposite direction to your intended felling direction. Drive a wedge or breaking bar into the cut as soon as it is deep enough. find out which lengths of bar are recommended for your saw. There are methods for felling trees with a diameter larger than the bar length.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Make one or more cuts at or near the point of maximum tension. Make as many cuts of sufficient depth as necessary to reduce the tension and make the tree or branch break at the point of maximum tension. was being used when the kickback zone of the bar touched the object. Never cut straight through a tree or branch that is in tension! If you must cut across tree/limb, make two to three cuts, one inch apart, one to two inches deep.
MAINTENANCE General The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator’s Manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorized service workshop. Carburettor adjustment Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment Note! All service and repair work on the machine demands special training.
MAINTENANCE Checking the inertia brake release 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. Throttle lockout • Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released.
MAINTENANCE Right hand guard Muffler Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects, such as cracks. Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. Vibration damping system Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation. Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached to the engine unit and handle unit.
MAINTENANCE handle. Make a secure knot in the end of the starter cord. monoxide (CO), which is poisonous and odourless, is not however reduced! Consequently, never 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 ! WARNING! When the recoil spring is wound up in the starter housing it is under tension and can, if handled carelessly, pop out and cause personal injury.
MAINTENANCE Fitting the starter • To fit the starter, first pull out the starter cord and place the starter in position against the crankcase. Then slowly release the starter cord so that the pulley engages with the pawls. • Fit and tighten the screws that hold the starter. Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by: • Incorrect carburettor adjustment. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type of oil). • A dirty air filter.
MAINTENANCE Lubrication involves grease being squirted into the centre of the crankshaft using a grease gun. Adjustment of the oil pump The oil pump is adjustable. Adjustments are made by turning the screw using a screwdriver or combination spanner. The machine is supplied from the factory with the screw set to middle position. Turning the screw clockwise will reduce the oil flow and turning the screw anti-clockwise will increase the oil flow. 3 Fins on the flywheel. 4 Cooling fins on the cylinder.
MAINTENANCE Temperature 0°°C or colder: Heated handles 560XPG, 562XPG The intermediate wall is designed so it can be adjusted for running in cold weather, so that preheated air from the cylinder can pass into the carburettor space preventing icing of the air filter, etc. Lift off the air filter to obtain better access. Use a screwdriver to carefully knock away the plug in the partition.
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 Clean the outside of the machine. On chain saws without a catalytic converter, check the cooling system weekly. Check the brake band on the chain brake for wear. Replace when less than 0.6 mm (0,024 inch) remains at the most worn point.
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 555 560XP 560XPG Cylinder displacement, cm3 59,8 59,8 59,8 Cylinder bore, mm 46 46 46 Stroke, mm 36 36 36 Idle speed, rpm 2800 2800 2800 Power, kW/ rpm 3,1/9600 3,5/9600 3,5/9600 Engine Ignition system Spark plug NGK CMR6H NGK CMR6H NGK CMR6H Electrode gap, mm 0,5 0,5 0,5 Fuel tank capacity, litre 0,65 0,65 0,65 Oil pump capacity at 9,000 rpm, ml/min 6-15 6-15 6-15 Oil tank capacity, litre 0,33 0,33 0,33 Type of oil pump Automatic A
TECHNICAL DATA 562XP 562XPG Cylinder displacement, cm3 59,8 59,8 Cylinder bore, mm 46 46 Stroke, mm 36 36 Idle speed, rpm 2800 2800 Power, kW/ rpm 3,5/9600 3,5/9600 Engine Ignition system Spark plug NGK CMR6H NGK CMR6H Electrode gap, mm 0,5 0,5 Fuel tank capacity, litre 0,65 0,65 Oil pump capacity at 9,000 rpm, ml/min 6-15 6-15 Oil tank capacity, litre 0,35 0,35 Type of oil pump Automatic Automatic 5,7 5,9 Fuel and lubrication system Weight Chain saw without bar or cha
TECHNICAL DATA Bar and chain combinations The following cutting attachments are approved for the models Husqvarna 555, 560XP and 560XPG. Bar Length, inch Pitch, inch Gauge, mm 13 Chain Max. nose radius Length, drive links (no.) Type 10T 56 15 16 64 0,325 12T 18 Husqvarna H25 72 20 80 1,5 13 52 15 16 18 66 56 3/8 11T Husqvarna H42 60 68 20 72 24 84 The following cutting attachments are approved for the models Husqvarna 562XP and 562XPG.
TECHNICAL DATA EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only) Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chain saws for forest service Husqvarna 555, 560XP, 560XPG, 560XP and 562XPG from 2011’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: - of May 17, 2006 "relating to machinery" 2006/42/EC - of D
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