Husqvarna 576 XP EPA II Chainsaw User Manual


 
SECTION 1: LIMITED W
ARRANTY
Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from
defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of the product as set forth below:
Lifetime Warranty (Parts and Labor): All tiller tines and trimmer shafts against breakage. Proof of purchase required.
Lifetime Warranty (“PARTS ONLY” after initial warranty expiration): Ignition coils and modules on handheld product.
Proof of purchase required.
WARRANTY SCHEDULE FOR TURF CARE Equipment - Zero Turn Riders
(New warranty applies to units sold after August 1, 2005. Also applies to units factory-equipped with R.O.P.S.
EZ Zero Turn Riders: 3 year consumer warranty or 600 hours of use (when used solely at the owner’s residence.)
EZ & MZ Zero Turn Riders: 1 year commercial warranty or 600 hours of use.
iZ, LZ & BZ Zero Turn Riders:
5 year consumer warranty or 1,500 hours of use.
iZ, LZ & BZ Zero Turn Riders: 5 year commercial warranty or 1,500 hours of use.
3 Year or 1,500 Hour Commercial Use Warranty: spindles on zero turn riders, hydraulic pumps and wheel motors.
Warranty Schedule for Turf Care Walk Behind Units - W, WG & WH Zero Turn Riders - 3 year consumer and commercial
warranty. New warranty applies to units sold after August 1, 2005. Also applies to units factory-equipped with R.O.P.S.
2 Year COMMERCIAL and CONSUMER Warranty: all Husqvarna ground-engaging commercial equipment.
WARRANTY SCHEDULE FOR CONSUMER TURF CARE EQUIPMENT
:
2 Year Consumer Warranty: Automatic mower, all Residential Zero Turn Riders, all lawn, yard and garden tractors, all
noncommercial walk behind mowers, tillers, snow blowers, electrical products and power-assist collection systems for
noncommercial, nonprofessional, noninstitutional or nonincome producing use, except as herein stated. All consumer
product use must have been limited to the owner’s residence.
WARRANTY SCHEDULE FOR CONSUMER FOREST & GARDEN EQUIPMENT
:
2 Year Consumer Warranty: all consumer chain saws, trimmers, brushcutters, clearing saws, handheld blowers, backpack
blowers, hedge trimmers, and electrical products for noncommercial, nonprofessional, noninstitutional or nonincome
producing use, except as herein stated. All consumer product use must have been limited to the owner’s residence.
2 Year or 2,000 Hour Powertrain & 1 Year or 1,000 Hour Body Warranty: Husqvarna Utility Vehicles.
1 Year Warranty: Power cutters, stump grinder, pole pruners and pole saws for non-commercial, non-professional,
noninstitutional, non-municipality or non-income producing use. All 300 series trimmers, brushcutters, clearing saws,
hovering trimmers, stick edgers, backpack blowers, hand held blowers, hedge trimmers, power-assist collection systems for
commercial, institutional, professional or income producing purposes or use.
1 Year Conditional Component Warranty: Chain saw crankshafts for commercial/professional use (parts and labor).Saw
must be operated with Husqvarna XP 2 cycle oil.
90 Day Commercial Warranty:
Automatic mower, chain saws, 100 series trimmers, power cutters, stump grinders, pole
saws, pole pruners, snow throwers, model series 580 & 600 walk-behind mowers, or any Husqvarna product used for
commercial, institutional, professional, municipality or income producing purposes or use except as otherwise provided herein.
Batteries: 1 y
ear prorated limited warranty with 100% replacement during the first 6 months.
Rental Warranty: 90 days on all applicable professional equipment reference warranty time period charts
located in the back of the Retailer Warranty Policy & Procedure Manual.
Husqvarna Safety Apparel carries a 90-day warranty from the date of the customer’s original purchase for defects in
material and workmanship. Normal wear, tear or abuse is not covered under warranty. Product must be returned to Charlotte
with a warranty claim form. All care and maintenance instructions must be followed as stated by the manufacturer on the
care label. The fit of the protective apparel/boot is not covered under warranty.
30 Day Warranty: Replacement parts, accessories including bars and chains, tools and display items. Emission control
system components necessary to comply with CARB-TIER II and EPA regulations, except for those components which are
part of engine systems manufactured by third part engine manufacturers for which the purchaser has received a separate
warranty with product at time of purchase.
SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA
’S OBLIGA
TIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY
Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails because of a
defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period.
SECTION 3: ITEMS NOT COVERED BY
THIS WARRANTY
The following items are not covered by this warranty:
(1) Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal regular use, including, but not limited to, belts,
blades, blade adapters, bulbs, clutches, clutch drums, filters, guide bars, lubricants, rewind springs, saw chain, spark plugs,
starter ropes and tiller tines;
(2) Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light;
(3) Engine and drive systems not manufactured by Husqvarna; these items are covered by the respective manufacturer’s
warranty as provided in writing with the product information supplied at the time of purchase; all claims must be sent to the
appropriate manufacturer;
(4) Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party which gives a warranty, all claims for warranty should be sent
to the manufacturer,
(5) Commercial or consumer mowing decks with sand abrasion damage.
(6) Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB-TIER II and EPA regulations which are
manufactured by third party engine manufacturer.
SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS
AND LIMITA
TIONS
This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following:
(1) Accident, abuse, misuse, negligence and neglect, including stale fuel, dirt, abrasives, moisture, rust, corrosion, or any
adverse reaction due to incorrect storage or use habits;
(2) Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the Owner’s/Operator’s manual or instruction sheet furnished
by Husqvarna;
(3) Alterations or modifications that change the intended use of the product or affects the product’s performance, operation,
safety, or durability, or causes the product to fail to comply with any applicable laws; or:
(4) Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use occurring after any of the above.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
PURCHASER. HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THESE PRODUCTS EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS
DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STAT
EMENT. HUSQVARNA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR
IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT WITHOUT NOTICE, AND DOES NO T ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UPDATE
PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
SECTION 5: CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
The product must exhibit reasonable care, maintenance, operation, storage and general upkeep as written in the
maintenance section of the Owner’s/Operator’s manual. Should an operational problem or failure occur, the product should
not be used, but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna retailer for evaluation. Proof of purchase, as explained in
section 6, rests solely with the customer.
SECTION 6: PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN W
ARRANTY
CONSIDERA
TION
It is the Owner’s and Retailer’s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out and
mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10) days from the date of purchase
in order to confirm the warranty and to facilitate post-sale service.
Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Husqvarna retailer in order to obtain warranty service. This proof
must include date purchased, model number, serial number, and complete name and address of the selling retailer.
To obtain the benefit of this warranty, the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an authorized Husqvarna
retailer in a timely manner, no later than thirty (30) days from date of the operational problem or failure. The product must be
delivered at the owner’s expense. Downtime, pick-up and delivery charges are not covered by this warranty. An authorized
Husqvarna retailer can be normally located through the “Yellow Pages” of the local telephone directory or by calling 1-800-
HUSKY62 for a retailer in your area.
HUSQVARNA
7349 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28269 2008
WARRANTY STATEMENT