Husqvarna 965030292 manual Rancher

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Operator’s manual (EPA II)

455 Rancher

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

English

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Contents Rancher Key to symbols KEY to SymbolsContents Dear customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?Before using a new chain saw General Safety PrecautionsAlways use common sense Personal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentChain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockRight hand guard Vibration damping systemCutting equipment Stop switchMufﬂer General rulesBar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain Some terms that describe the bar and chainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingSharpening cutting teeth Adjustment of depth gauge setting General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Needle bearing lubricationFitting the bar and chain AssemblyFuel Fuel HandlingFueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules General Basic cutting techniqueTerms Cutting LimbingSafe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts FellingFreeing a trapped tree Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackGeneral advice Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionCutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardChecking the brake trigger Starter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Air ﬁlterChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterSpark plug Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationTemperature 0C 32F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5C 23F or colder Winter useDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataBar and chain combinations Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementSafety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions´z+H8o¶5u¨ Page 1140247-95 ´z+H8o¶5u¨ ´z+H8o¶5u¨