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Husqvarna 550 XP Mark II User Manual

Husqvarna 550 XP Mark II
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545 Mark II, 545G Mark II, 550 XP
®
Mark II,
550 XP
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G Mark II
EN Operator's manual 2-37
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Husqvarna 550 XP Mark II Specifications

General IconGeneral
Cylinder Displacement50.1 cm³
Maximum Power Speed10200 rpm
Fuel Tank Volume0.53 l
Oil Tank Volume0.32 l
Chain Pitch0.325 inch
Recommended Bar Length13-20 in
Chain Gauge0.050 in
Engine Power3.0 kW
Power Output3.0 kW
Weight (without cutting equipment)5.0 kg

Summary

Symbols and Emissions Information

General Safety Symbols

Warning: Product can cause serious injury or death. Read manual.

Safety Guidelines

General Safety Instructions

Important safety guidelines for using the chainsaw correctly and safely.

Operation Safety Instructions

Precautions to take before and during chainsaw operation.

Safe Operation and Handling

Kickback Prevention Techniques

Avoid kickback by understanding its causes and proper techniques.

Safety Devices

Chain Brake and Front Hand Guard

The chain brake stops the saw chain during kickback.

Safety Devices and Fuel Safety

Fuel Handling Precautions

Ensure ventilation, avoid sparks/flames, and be aware of flammability risks.

Cutting Equipment and Maintenance Safety

Saw Chain Maintenance Safety

Keep teeth sharp, correct depth gauge, and proper tension.

Operation and Fuel Mixing

Pre-Operation Function Check

Verify chain brake, guards, switches, and chain tension are correct.

Fuel Mixing Instructions

Guidelines for mixing gasoline and two-stroke oil for the engine.

Fuel, Run-in, and Kickback

Fueling and Lubrication Procedures

Steps for safely filling the fuel tank with the correct fuel mixture.

Kickback Information and Prevention

A kickback can cause serious injury or death. Know causes and prevention.

Kickback and Starting Procedures

Kickback Safety and Questions

Understanding kickback, chain brake effectiveness, and prevention.

Cold Start Preparation

Engage chain brake, set choke, and use air purge bulb.

Starting and Stopping the Product

Warm Start Preparation

Engage chain brake and set start throttle setting.

Starting the Product

Steps for safely starting the engine with two hands.

Tree Felling Preparation

Tree Felling Technique

Requires experience; consider training for safe tree felling.

Felling Direction and Safety

Calculating Felling Direction

Examine tree tilt, wind, obstacles, and damage for safe felling.

Safe Tree Felling

Use directional cuts and safe corner method for controlled felling.

Felling Techniques and Safety

Felling Hinge Importance

Crucial for controlling felling direction; must be correct thickness.

Making Directional Cuts

Creating angled cuts to guide the tree's fall.

Safe Corner Method

Technique for making a safe corner cut for controlled felling.

Advanced Cutting Techniques

Freeing Trapped Trees

Dangerous procedure; keep out of risk zone and do not fell trapped trees.

Cutting Tensioned Branches

Safely release tension in branches before cutting.

Specialized Cutting and Cold Weather Use

Cutting Tensioned Wood

Methods for cutting wood under tension, with safety warnings.

Maintenance Overview

Maintenance Schedule

Table outlining daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks.

Cutter Sharpening

Sharpening the Cutters

Using a file and gauge to sharpen cutting teeth correctly.

Depth Gauge Adjustment

Depth Gauge Setting Information

Adjusting depth gauge for optimal cutting performance and kickback reduction.

Depth Gauge and Chain Tension

Adjusting Saw Chain Tension

Procedure to ensure correct chain tension to prevent derailment.

Cooling System Cleaning and Troubleshooting

Engine Not Starting Troubleshooting

Diagnosing and fixing issues like blocked starter pawls or fuel problems.

Engine Starting Issues and Storage

Engine Stops Intermittently Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting fuel, carburetor, and filter issues.

Cutting Equipment Recommendations

Approved Guide Bar/Chain Combinations

List of evaluated and recommended guide bars and saw chains.

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