Husqvarna 543 XPG User manual

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543 XP
543 XPG
Operator’s manual
Manuel d’utilisation Manual de instrucciones
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
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Lea detenidamente el manual de instrucciones y asegúrese de entender su contenido antes de utilizar la máquina.
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KEY TO SYMBOLS
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Symbols on the machine:
WARNING! Chain saws can be
dangerous! Careless or improper 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
Both of the operator ′ s hands must be
used to operate the chain saw.
Never operate a chain saw holding it
with one hand only.
Never let the guide bar tip come in
contact with any object.
WARNING! Kickback may occur when
the nose or tip of the guide bar touches
an object, and cause a lightning fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar
up and towards the operator. May cause
serious personal injury.
Chain brake, activated (right)
Chain brake, not activated (left)
Choke lever in ”open position”.
Choke lever in ”closed position”.
Air purge.
Refuelling.
Chain oil fill.
Adjustment of the oil pump.
For Canada only:
Recommended cutting
equipment in this example:
- Bar length 16 inches
- Max tooth count for the bar
nose sprocket is 10T
- Chain type Husqvarna H30
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 maximum kickback value
without triggering the brake, for the bar
and chain combination on the label.
Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special
certification requirements for certain markets.
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XX
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
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KEY TO SYMBOLS
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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.
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 the guide bar up
and towards the operator. May cause
serious personal injury.
You will find the following labels on your chain saw:
EPA III
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the
Emission Compliance label indicates the number of
operating hours for which the engine has been shown to
meet Federal emissions requirements.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission
control devices and system may be performed by any
nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA AND CALIFORNIA
EXH/EVP REGS FOR S.O.R.E.
HUSQVARNA AB HUSKVARNA SWEDEN
Jan. 2010
29 cc
300 HOURS
REFER TO OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR MAINTE-
NANCE, SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
EXH;EM/EVP;SP
AHQZS.0294BK
ENGINE FAMILY :
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM :
COMPLIANCE PERIOD :
MANUFACTURED :
DISPL.:
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CONTENTS
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Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine: ...................................... 2
Symbols in the operator’s manual: ........................ 3
CONTENTS
Contents ............................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer! ..................................................... 5
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw? ........................... 6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw .............................. 7
For Canada only: .................................................. 7
Important .............................................................. 8
Always use common sense .................................. 8
Personal protective equipment ............................. 8
Machine ′ s safety equipment ................................. 9
Cutting equipment ................................................. 11
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain ....................................... 17
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel ....................................................................... 18
Fueling .................................................................. 19
Fuel safety ............................................................ 19
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and 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 .................................................. 30
Muffler ................................................................... 32
Starter ................................................................... 32
Air filter .................................................................. 34
Spark plug ............................................................. 34
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket ............................. 34
Needle bearing lubrication .................................... 34
Adjustment of the oil pump. ................................... 35
Cooling system ..................................................... 35
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning ......................... 35
Winter use ............................................................. 35
Heated handles ..................................................... 36
Maintenance schedule .......................................... 37
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data ....................................................... 38
Saw chain filing and file gauges ........................... 39
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 40
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users ................ 42
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English – 5
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 Huskvarna River, for production
of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water-
powered plant. During over 300 years of continuous operation, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lot of different
products, from wood stoves to modern kitchen appliances, sewing machines, bicycles, motorcycles etc. In 1956, the first
motor driven lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in 1959, and it is within this area Husqvarna is working
today.
Today Husqvarna is one of the leading manufacturers in the world of forest and garden products, with quality as our
highest priority. We develop, manufacture and market high quality motor driven products for forestry and gardening as
well as for building and construction industry.
Your purchase gives you access to professional help with repairs and service whenever this may be necessary. If the
retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorized dealers, ask for the address of your nearest servicing dealer.
It is our wish that you will be satisfied with your product and that it will be your companion for a long time. Think of this
operator ′ s manual as a valuable document. By following its ′ content (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 product.
Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and
appearance of products without prior notice.
For customer assistance, contact us at our website: www.husqvarna.com
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WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?
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1 Air filter cover
2 Throttle lockout
3 Rear handle with right hand guard
4 Information and warning decal
5 Stop switch
6 Fuel tank
7 Adjuster screws carburetor
8 Starter handle
9 Starter
10 Chain oil tank
11 Bar tip sprocket
12 Guide bar
13 Saw chain
14 Muffler
15 Chain brake and front hand guard
16 Front handle
17 Choke control
18 Throttle trigger
19 Switch for heated handle (543 XPG)
20 Air purge.
21 Clutch cover
22 Oil pump adjustment screw
23 Product and serial number plate
24 Chain tensioning screw
25 Chain catcher
26 Bumper spike
27 Guide bar cover
28 Combination spanner
29 Operator’s manual
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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.
• Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent
hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing
protection.
For Canada only:
!
WARNING! Under no circumstances may
the design of the machine be modified
without the permission of the
manufacturer. Always use genuine
accessories. Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories can
result in serious personal injury or the
death of the operator or others.Your
warranty may not cover damage or
liability caused by the use of non-
authorized accessories or replacement
parts.
!
WARNING! A chain saw is a dangerous
tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and
can cause serious, even fatal injuries. It
is very important that you read and
understand the contents of this
operator’s manual.
!
WARNING! The inside of the muffler
contain chemicals that may be
carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these
elements in the event of a damaged
muffler.
!
WARNING! Long term inhalation of the
engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist
and dust from sawdust can represent a
health risk.
!
WARNING! This machine produces an
electromagnetic field during operation.
This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or
passive medical implants.To reduce the
risk of serious or fatal injury, we
recommend persons with medical
implants consult their physician and the
medical implant manufacturer before
operating this machine.
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WARNING! Never allow children to use or
be in the vicinity of the machine. As the
machine is equipped with a spring-
loaded stop switch and can be started by
low speed and force on the starter
handle, even small children under some
circumstances can produce the force
necessary to start the machine.This can
mean a risk of serious personal injury.
Therefore remove the spark plug cap
when the machine is not under close
supervision.
!
WARNING! When using a chain saw, a
fire extinguisher should be available.
!
WARNING! Keep handles dry, clean and
free of oil.
!
WARNING! Beware of carbon monoxide
poisoning. Operate the chainsaw in well
ventilated areas only.
!
WARNING! Do not attempt a pruning or
limbing operation in a standing tree
unless specifically trained to do so.
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Important
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.
We will willingly be of service and provide you with advice
as well as help you to use your chain saw both efficiently
and safely. Attend a training course in chain saw usage if
possible.Your dealer, forestry school or your library can
provide information about which training materials and
courses are available.
Work is constantly in progress to improve the design and
technology - improvements that increase your safety and
efficiency. Visit your dealer regularly to see whether you
can benefit from new features that have been introduced.
Personal protective equipment
Always wear:
• Approved protective helmet
• Hearing protection
• Protective goggles or a visor
• Gloves with saw protection
• Trousers with saw protection
• Boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and non-slip
sole
• Always have a first aid kit nearby.
• Fire Extinguisher and Shovel
IMPORTANT!
This chain saw for forest service is designed for forest
work such as felling, limbing and cutting.
National regulation can restrict the use of the machine.
You should only use the saw with the bar and chain
combinations we recommend in the chapter Technical
data.
Never use the machine if you are fatigued, while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs, medication or anything
that could affect your vision, alertness, coordination or
judgement.
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading ”Personal protective equipment”.
Do not modify this product or use it if it appears to have
been modified by others.
Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the safety
checks, maintenance and service instructions
described in this manual. Some maintenance and
service measures must be carried out by trained and
qualified specialists.See instructions under the heading
Maintenance.
Never use any accessories other than those
recommended in this manual. See instructions under
the headings Cutting equipment and Technical data.
CAUTION! Always wear protective glasses or a face
visor to reduce the risk of injury from thrown objects. A
chain saw is capable of throwing objects, such as wood
chips, small pieces of wood, etc, at great force.This can
result in serious injury, especially to the eyes.
!
WARNING! Running an engine in a
confined or badly ventilated area can
result in death due to asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
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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.
!
WARNING! Most chain saw accidents
happen when the chain touches the
operator. You must use approved
personal protective equipment whenever
you use the machine. Personal protective
equipment cannot eliminate the risk of
injury but it will reduce the degree of
injury if an accident does happen. Ask
your dealer for help in choosing the right
equipment.
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Generally clothes should be close-fitting without
restricting your freedom of movement.
Machine
′′′′
s safety equipment
In this section the machine’s safety features and their
function are explained. For inspection and maintenance
see instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining
and servicing chain saw safety equipment. See
instructions under the heading, What is what?, to find
where these parts are located on your machine.
The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk
of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not
carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not
carried out professionally. If you need further information
please contact your nearest servicing dealer.
Chain brake and front hand guard
Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is
designed to stop the chain if you get a kickback.The chain
brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only you can
prevent them.
Take care when using your saw and make sure the
kickback zone of the bar never touches any object.
• The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually
(by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia
release mechanism.
• This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism
that tightens the brake band (C) around the engine
drive system (D) (clutch drum).
• The front hand guard is not designed solely to activate
the chain brake. Another important feature is that it
reduces the risk of your left hand hitting the chain if
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.
• Use the chain brake as a ”parking brake” when
starting and when moving over short distances, to
reduce the risk of moving chain accidentally hitting
your leg or anyone or anything close by.
• To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard
backwards, towards the front handle.
• Kickback can be very sudden and violent. Most
kickbacks are minor and do not always activate the
chain brake. If this happens you should hold the chain
saw firmly and not let go.
• The way the chain brake is activated, either manually
or automatically by the inertia release mechanism,
depends on the force of the kickback and the position
of the chain saw in relation to the object that the
kickback zone of the bar strikes.
If you get a violent kickback while the kickback zone of
the bar is farthest away from you the chain brake is
IMPORTANT! Sparks can come from the muffler, the bar
and chain or other sources. Always have fire
extinguishing tools available if you should need them.
Help prevent forest fires.
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WARNING! Never use a machine with
defective safety components. Safety
equipment must be inspected and
maintained. See instructions under the
heading Checking, maintaining and
servicing chain saw safety equipment. If
your machine does not pass all the
checks, take the saw to a servicing
dealer for repair.
A
C
D
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designed to be activated by the inertia in the kickback
direction.
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 left
hand.
• In the felling position the left hand is in a position that
makes manual activation of the chain brake
impossible.With this type of grip, that is when the left
hand is placed so that it cannot affect the movement
of the front hand guard, the chain brake can only be
activated by the inertia action.
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. If you do and
experience a kickback, your hand may never leave the
front handle and will not activate the chain brake, or the
chain brake will only activate after the saw has swung
around a considerable distance. In such instances, the
chain brake might not have enough time to stop the saw
chain before it touches you.
There are also certain positions in which your hand
cannot reach the front hand guard to activate the chain
brake; for example, when 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 safety
equipment.We recommend you do before you begin each
work session. Second the kickback must be strong
enough to activate the chain brake. If the chain brake is
too sensitive it would activate all the time which would be
a nuisance.
Will my chain brake always protect me
from injury in the event of a kickback?
No. First, the chain brake must be in working order to
provide the intended protection. Second, it must be
activated during the kickback as described above to stop
the saw chain.Third, the chain brake may be activated but
if the bar is too close to you the brake might not have
enough time to slow down and stop the chain before the
chain saw hits you.
Only you and proper working technique can eliminate
kickback and its danger.
Throttle lockout
The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental
operation of the throttle control. When you press the lock
(A) (i.e.when you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle
control (B). When you release the handle the throttle
control and the throttle lockout both move back to their
original positions. This arrangement means that the
throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting.
Chain catcher
The chain catcher is designed to catch the chain if it snaps
or jumps off.This should not happen if the chain is
properly tensioned (see instructions under the heading
Assembly) and if the bar and chain are properly serviced
and maintained (see instructions under the heading
General working instructions).
A
B
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