Husqvarna 572XP cover alignment

[Alpasty]

Just bought a 572XP, looks great, but I noticed the top cover (air filter/cylinder cover) does not align very well to the plastic below it on the back right hand corner. It's quite a step, you can certainly feel a sharp edge when you run a finer over it. Not that that's an issue really, more worried about dust and dirt, and if its faulty. Trying to decide if that is normal/right, or have I got one that's not quite right? Was not packaged very well for delivery. See photo. Thanks for any help you can give. 

Edited March 2, 2021 by Alpasty

[Stubby]

1 hour ago, Alpasty said:

Just bought a 572XP, looks great, but I noticed the top cover (air filter/cylinder cover) does not align very well to the plastic below it on the back right hand corner. It's quite a step, you can certainly feel a sharp edge when you run a finer over it. Not that that's an issue really, more worried about dust and dirt, and if its faulty. Trying to decide if that is normal/right, or have I got one that's not quite right? Was not packaged very well for delivery. See photo. Thanks for any help you can give. 

Looks like what they call a " short shot "  in the molding  The plastic has not quite filled the cavity .  Take it back and have a look at any of the others the dealer has .

[Alpasty]

I bought it online and had it delivered, so just wanted to see if anyone else's saw is the same or if mine is not right. Haven't used it yet as I will try and return it if it's not how it's meant to be. 

[peatff]

2 hours ago, Alpasty said:

Not that that's an issue really, more worried about dust and dirt, and if its faulty.

It's definitely going to get dusty and dirty when you use it. I don't think I would even have noticed that and it would be getting used to see if it was any good. Have you had the cover off to see if it goes back on any different. Once it's been warm it might change shape and fit better.

Edited March 2, 2021 by peatff

[Alpasty]

I meant potential for dust getting into the filter area through that gap. Also, should be right on a brand new expensive saw. 

[Stubby]

30 minutes ago, Alpasty said:

I bought it online and had it delivered, so just wanted to see if anyone else's saw is the same or if mine is not right. Haven't used it yet as I will try and return it if it's not how it's meant to be. 

@adw

[peatff]

32 minutes ago, Alpasty said:

meant potential for dust getting into the filter area through that gap.

The positive air flow from the flywheel should push air out through the gap as it feeds to the filter area. If you don't like the look of the saw send it back.

[Alpasty]

The supplier has said the other one they have is the same, but will take it back for a refund if I want. Has anyone else got a 572XP, and does the casing look the same as mine or is it tighter/better fitting? 

 

There's no point me sending it back and ordering from elsewhere if they are all like that. Thanks for your help. 

Edited March 3, 2021 by Alpasty

[Mark_Skyland]

I will have a look at the ones we have in stock and let you know, I dont think we have many though!

 

[Alpasty]

Thanks so much Mark, look forward to hearing from you.