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Husqvarna 555 User Manual

Husqvarna 555
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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.

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Husqvarna 555 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Cylinder Displacement59.8 cm³
Maximum Power Speed9600 rpm
Idling Speed2800 rpm
Fuel Tank Volume0.65 l
Oil Pump TypeAdjustable flow
Chain Pitch3/8"
Chain Gauge0.058 in
Sound Power Level118 dB(A)

Summary

Key to Symbols

Always Wear Personal Protective Equipment

Lists essential personal protective equipment (PPE) for safe operation.

Warning: Kickback Hazards

Warns about kickback and its potential causes and consequences.

Key to Symbols - Operator's Manual

Mandatory Eye Protection

Mandates wearing protective goggles or a visor during operation.

Engage Chain Brake Before Starting

Instructs on engaging the chain brake during starting for safety.

What is What on the Chainsaw

Chainsaw Component Identification

Identifies and labels the various parts of the chainsaw with a diagram.

General Safety Precautions

Warning: Machine Modification

Warns against modifying the machine or using unauthorized accessories.

Warning: Chainsaw Dangers

Emphasizes the danger of chainsaws and the importance of reading the manual.

Important Safety Guidelines

Important safety guidelines and usage recommendations for safe operation.

Caution: Eye Protection

Cautions about wearing eye protection against thrown objects.

Warning: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Warns about the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning in enclosed spaces.

Warning: Kickback from Cutting Equipment

Warns about kickback risk from faulty or incorrect cutting equipment.

General Safety Precautions - Machine Features

Warning: Defective Safety Components

Warns against using the machine with faulty safety components.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Lists mandatory personal protective equipment for safe operation.

General Safety Precautions - Chain Brake Operation

General Safety Precautions - Kickback and Controls

Kickback Prevention Through Technique

Emphasizes user technique for eliminating kickback and its danger.

General Safety Precautions - Vibration and Muffler

Warning: Unsafe Muffler Operation

Warns against operating with a damaged or missing muffler.

General Safety Precautions - Kickback Reduction

Cutting Equipment for Kickback Reduction

Discusses cutting equipment features designed to reduce kickback.

Warning: Incorrect Cutting Equipment Risks

Warns about kickback risk from faulty or incorrect cutting equipment.

Warning: Rotating Chain Contact

Warns of serious injury from contact with a rotating chain.

General Safety Precautions - Chain Sharpening

Warning: Improper Sharpening Risks

Warns that incorrect sharpening significantly increases kickback risk.

General Safety Precautions - Depth Gauge and Tension

Warning: Depth Gauge Setting Risk

Warns about increased kickback risk with large depth gauge settings.

Warning: Slack Chain Hazards

Warns about the danger of a slack chain jumping off.

General Safety Precautions - Lubrication

Warning: Poor Lubrication Risks

Warns about chain snapping due to poor lubrication.

General Safety Precautions - Equipment Checks

Warning: Chain Contact Danger

Reinforces the danger of chain contact with the operator.

Assembly Instructions

Warning: Wear Gloves During Assembly

Warns to wear gloves when working with the chain during assembly.

Fuel Handling and Preparation

Warning: Fuel Handling Ventilation

Warns about the need for adequate ventilation when handling fuel.

Fuel Handling - Fuelling Safety

Warning: Fire Prevention During Refuelling

Lists precautions to reduce fire risk during refuelling.

General Fuel Safety Rules

Lists essential safety rules for handling fuel.

Warning: Damaged Spark Plug Guard

Warns about sparking hazards from damaged guards or cables.

Starting and Stopping the Chainsaw

Critical Pre-Starting Checks

Lists critical safety notes to follow before starting.

Starting and Stopping - Safety Notes

Warning: Starting Without Components

Warns against starting without all parts fitted correctly.

Warning: Avoid Drop Starting

Warns against drop starting, which is very dangerous.

Warning: Do Not Start Indoors

Prohibits starting the machine indoors due to fume hazards.

Working Techniques - Pre-Use Checks

Pre-Use Safety and Operational Checks

Lists essential checks before operating the chainsaw.

Caution: Operating Without Assistance

Cautions against using the saw where help is unavailable.

Working Techniques - Cutting Principles

Correct Grip for Control

Details the correct grip for chain saw operation.

Cutting Technique Warnings

Warns against cutting above shoulder height or with the bar tip.

Working Techniques - Basic Cutting Methods

Warning: One-Handed Operation

Warns against operating the chain saw one-handed.

Working Techniques - Cutting Scenarios

Warning: Cutting Logs in Piles

Warns against cutting logs in piles due to kickback risk.

Tree Felling Technique Overview

Introduces the technique for felling trees.

Warning: Felling Experience Required

States that tree felling requires experience.

Working Techniques - Felling Process

Felling Procedure: Three Cuts

Details the three-cut method for felling trees.

Warning: Felling Oversized Trees

Warns against felling trees larger than bar length without training.

Working Techniques - Handling Tensioned Materials

Warning: Danger of Trapped Trees

Warns about the danger and accident risk of removing trapped trees.

Working Techniques - Kickback and Limbing

How to Avoid Kickback

Provides methods and techniques to avoid kickback.

Warning: Kickback Nature

Warns about the sudden and violent nature of kickback.

Understanding Kickback Mechanism

Defines kickback and explains its cause.

Warning: Limbing Kickback Accidents

Warns that most kickback accidents occur during limbing.

Maintenance Overview

Safety Equipment Maintenance

Outlines checks for safety equipment.

Maintenance - Safety Feature Checks

Maintenance - Component Checks

Warning: Faulty Muffler Use

Warns against using the machine with a faulty muffler.

Maintenance - Starter System

Warning: Recoil Spring Tension

Warns about the tension and potential danger of the recoil spring.

Maintenance - Air Filter and Spark Plug

Maintenance - Oil Pump and Cooling

Warning: Adjust Engine Off

Warns against adjusting the engine while it is running.

Maintenance - Cold Weather Features

Maintenance Schedule

Comprehensive Maintenance Schedule

Provides a schedule for daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance.

Technical Data - Cutting Attachments

Approved Bar and Chain Combinations

Lists approved bar and chain combinations for models.

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