Husqvarna 120e MARK II Operator's Manual

Husqvarna 120e MARK II Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® 545 Mark II, 545G Mark II, 550 XP Mark II, ® 550 XP G Mark II Operator's manual 2-37...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Product description This product is intended for sawing in wood. The Husqvarna 545 Mark II, 545G Mark II, 550 XP Mark II, 550 XPG Mark II are chainsaw models with a Note: National regulations can set limit to the operation combustion engine.
  • Page 3 11. Fuel level window causes a lightning fast reverse reaction that throws the guide bar up and in the direction 12. Fuel tank of the operator. Can cause serious injury. 13. Air purge bulb 14. Starter rope handle 15. Starter housing This product complies with applicable EC Directives.
  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety Safety definitions Safety instructions for operation Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out specially important parts of the manual. WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product. WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or death for the operator or bystanders if the •...
  • Page 5 Do not hesitate to contact your dealer or Husqvarna if you have any questions about the use of the product. We will willingly be of service and provide you with advice as well as help you to use your product both efficiently and safely.
  • Page 6 The chain catcher catches the saw chain if it breaks or the product on page 22 . derails. Correct saw chain tension and correctly applied • If the safety devices are defective, speak to your Husqvarna servicing dealer. 544 - 005 - 10.05.2019...
  • Page 7 maintenance on the saw chain and guide bar, decrease the risk of accidents. Muffler WARNING: The muffler becomes very hot Right hand guard during/after operation and at idle speed. There is a risk of fire, especially when you The right hand guard is a protection for your hand on the operate the product near flammable rear handle.
  • Page 8 observe caution when handling fuel and make sure professional repairs and servicing available for your there is adequate ventilation. product. • Take care when handling fuel and chain oil. Be Safety instructions for the cutting aware of the risks of fire, explosion and those equipment associated with inhalation.
  • Page 9: Assembly

    not correctly lubricated, the risk of wear on the guide bar, saw chain and chain drive sprocket increases. Assembly Introduction 5. Make sure that the edges of the cutters point forward on the top edge of the guide bar. WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you assemble the product.
  • Page 10: Operation

    5. Make sure that there is no oil on the handles. • If Husqvarna two-stroke oil is not available, use a 6. Make sure that the vibration damping system two-stroke oil of good quality for air-cooled engines. operates correctly and that it is not damaged.
  • Page 11 Speak to your servicing dealer when you select your chain oil. • Use Husqvarna chain oil for maximum saw chain life 1. Fill half the quantity of gasoline in a clean container and to prevent negative effects on the environment.
  • Page 12 and with large force, which throws the product in the brake is too sensitive, it can engage during rough direction of the operator. operation. • Will the chain brake always protect me from injury during a kickback? No. The chain brake must operate correctly to give protection.
  • Page 13 1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the 5. Pull the starter rope handle quickly and with force. chain brake. 2. Pull the start/stop switch (A) out and up to set it in choke position. 3. Press the air purge bulb (B) about 6 times or until fuel starts to fill the bulb.
  • Page 14 Pull stroke and push stroke CAUTION: Engine damage can occur if the engine runs for too long at full throttle You can cut through wood with the product in 2 different without load. positions. • To cut on the pull stroke is when you cut with the 1.
  • Page 15 2. Cut approximately ⅔ through the trunk and then 2. Cut through the remaining part of the trunk on the stop. Turn the trunk and cut from the opposite side. push stroke to complete the cut. To cut a trunk that has support on one end WARNING: Stop the engine if the saw chain gets caught in the trunk.
  • Page 16 b) Select the applicable cutting technique for the a) Select the applicable cutting technique for the tension in the branch. tension in the branch. WARNING: If you are not sure about WARNING: If you are not sure about how to cut the branch, speak to a how to cut the branch, speak to a professional chainsaw operator professional chainsaw operator...
  • Page 17 Refer to on page 19 . To fell a tree Husqvarna recommends you to make the directional cuts and then use the safe corner method when you fell a tree. The safe corner method helps you to make a correct felling hinge and control the felling direction.
  • Page 18 The felling hinge To use the safe corner method The most important procedure during tree felling is to The felling cut must be made slightly above the make the correct felling hinge. With a correct felling directional cut. hinge, you control the felling direction and make sure that the felling procedure is safe.
  • Page 19 b) Cut on the pull stroke through the remaining trunk. c) Cut straight into the trunk from the other side of the tree to complete the felling hinge. d) Cut on the push stroke, until ⅓ of the trunk is left, to complete the safe corner.
  • Page 20 5. Make one or more cuts of sufficient depth necessary 2. For temperatures below -5°C/23°F or in conditions to decrease the tension. Cut at or near the point of with snow, a winter cover is available. Assemble the maximum tension. Make the tree or branch break at winter cover on the starter housing.
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Maintenance Introduction WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you do maintenance on the product. Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Clean the external parts of the prod- Clean the cooling system. Refer to Do a check of the brake band. Refer To clean the cooling system on page To do a check of the brake band uct and make sure that there is no oil...
  • Page 22 Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Do a check of the stop switch. Refer To do a check of the start/stop switch on page 23 . Make sure that these are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines.
  • Page 23 To do a check of the chain catcher 3. Apply full throttle and tilt your left wrist against the front hand guard to engage the chain brake. The 1. Make sure that there is no damage on the chain saw chain must stop immediately. catcher.
  • Page 24 ™ CAUTION: If AutoTune does not work WARNING: Do not use a product if the spark correctly, speak to your servicing dealer. arrestor mesh on the muffler is missing or The product adjusts correctly after some defective. fuelings. 1. Examine the muffler for damages and defects. To replace a broken or worn starter 2.
  • Page 25 9. Make a tight knot at the end of the starter rope. 3. Tighten the screws that hold the starter. 10. 545 Mark II, 545G Mark II: Assemble the spring (C), sleeve (B) and center screw (A). To clean the air filter Clean the air filter regularly from dirt and dust.
  • Page 26 Replace a worn or damaged guide bar or saw chain with the guide bar and saw chain combination recommended by Husqvarna. This is necessary to keep the safety Accessories on page functions of the product. Refer to 34 , for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations that we recommend.
  • Page 27 (B) to receive the recommended depth Filing equipment and filing angles on gauge setting. See It is not easy to sharpen a saw chain correctly without the correct equipment. Use Husqvarna file gauge. This 544 - 005 - 10.05.2019...
  • Page 28 1. Use a flat file and a depth gauge tool to adjust the depth gauge setting. Only use Husqvarna depth gauge tool to get the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for the depth gauge.
  • Page 29 2. If the saw chain lubrication is correct, you see a clear 4. Lubricate the needle bearing with a grease gun. Use line of oil on the surface after 1 minute. engine oil or a bearing grease of high quality. 3.
  • Page 30 To do a check of the guide bar 7. Turn the guide bar daily to extend its life cycle. 1. Make sure that the oil channel is not blocked. Clean if it is necessary. To do maintenance on the fuel tank and the chain oil tank 2.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    ™ the air filter. AirInjection extends the life of the air filter on the cylinder (C), the cooling channel (D) and the and the engine. cylinder cover (E). 1. Clean the cooling system with a brush weekly or more frequently if it is necessary. To clean the cooling system 2.
  • Page 32: Transportation And Storage

    Product part to examine Possible cause Action Spark plug and cylinder The spark plug is loose. Tighten the spark plug. Engine is flooded because of repea- Remove and clean the spark plug. ted starts with full choke after igni- Put the product on its side with the tion.
  • Page 33: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Husqvarna 545 Mark Husqvarna 545G Husqvarna 550 XP Husqvarna 550 XPG Mark II Mark II Mark II Engine Cylinder displace- 50.1 50.1 50.1 50.1 ment, cm Idle speed, rpm 2800 2800 2800 2800 Maximum engine 2.7/3.6 @ 9900 2.7/3.6 @ 9900...
  • Page 34: Accessories

    Accessories Recommended cutting equipment Kickback and guide bar nose radius Chainsaw models Husqvarna 545 Mark II, 545G Mark II, For sprocket nose bars the nose radius is specified by the number of teeth, such as 10T. For solid guide bars...
  • Page 35 Filing equipment and filing angles Pixel is a guide bar and saw chain combination that is Use a Husqvarna file gauge to sharpen the saw chain. A more light weight and designated to offer more energy Husqvarna file gauge makes sure that you get the efficient use by cutting narrow cuts.
  • Page 36 SP33G 586 93 84-04 80° 0.025 in / 0.65 4.8 mm / 3/16 in 505 69 81-09 30° 80° 505 69 81-09 60° 544 - 005 - 10.05.2019...
  • Page 37: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chainsaws for forest service Husqvarna 545 Mark II, 545G Mark II, 550 XP Mark II and 550 XPG Mark II from 2018’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly...
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  • Page 40 Original instructions 1159727-26 2019-05-23...

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