Husqvarna 562XPG 3/8 or .325 chain?

[Stubby]

37 minutes ago, John_Lincolnshire said:

Thanks for the input guys, much appreciated. I've settled for the Oregon 73DPX semi-chisel chain until I'm familiar with the saw.

Any tips on operating a new 562XPG? 

Husqvarna recommend refraining from high revs for long periods and after 6-10 tanks of fuel to have carburetor re-adjusted by dealer for optimum results?

I was also taught to use Aspen for the first and last tank fill of the day to keep things clean, is that sensible, yet expensive?

Its A/T so the carb should adjust itself . I would use alkylate fuel all the time . 

[adw]

As Stubby says it is auto tune so no need for dealers to mess with, I would not recommend chopping and changing between pump and alkylate fuel, auto tune will set itself for whatever you pup in it, if you keep changing it will always be re tuning itself , if you can afford it run on Husqvarna power 2 fuel, if not then pump fuel with Husqvarna XP oil.

[Jamie Jones]

Stop over thinking it, just crack on and use it. It is a great chainsaw

[john paget]

The 562 is the bigger clutched version of the 560 with bigger bar mount. This means I doubt it will go to.325 pitch even if you wanted to. Husky C85 chain cuts really well if you want something a bit tamer get some Oregon 72DPX it's a 3/8 pitch semi chisel chain. If you keep it sharp and use it properly the difference safety wise between full and semi chisel isn't massive. 
 
The real difference  between your 261 on training  and your 562 is the extra power the 562 will have. So faster cutting especially on the full chisel so you will arrive at the hinge quicker than you think. 

See also Ms 500... I’m constantly arriving at the hinge quicker than I expect.. even after 2 years.