Husqvarna 55 EPA I manual Introduction, Dear customer

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INTRODUCTION

Dear customer!

Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water-powered plant. During over 300 years of continuous operation, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lot of different products, from wood stoves to modern kitchen appliances, sewing machines, bicycles, motorcycles etc. In 1956, the ﬁrst motor driven lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in 1959, and it is within this area Husqvarna is working today.

Today Husqvarna is one of the leading manufacturers in the world of forest and garden products, with quality as our highest priority. We develop, manufacture and market high quality motor driven products for forestry and gardening as well as for building and construction industry.

Your purchase gives you access to professional help with repairs and service whenever this may be necessary. If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorized dealers, ask for the address of your nearest servicing dealer.

It is our wish that you will be satisﬁed with your product and that it will be your companion for a long time. Think of this operator′s manual as a valuable document. By following its′ content (using, service, maintenance etc) the life span and the second-hand value of the machine can be extended. If you ever lend or sell this machine, make sure that the borrower or buyer gets the operator′s manual, so they will also know how to properly maintain and use it.

Thank you for using a Husqvarna product.

Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice.

For customer assistance, contact us at our website: www.usa.husqvarna.com

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Contents Operator’s manual 55 EPA Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?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 Stop switch Cutting equipmentVibration damping system MufﬂerGeneral rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar 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 Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oilFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationNeedle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Assembly Fitting the bar and chainFuel Handling FuelFuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules General Basic cutting techniqueTerms Limbing CuttingTree felling technique Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling Directional cutsGeneral advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Correctly adjusted carburetor Checking brake band wearChecking the front hand guard Checking the inertia brake releaseThrottle lock Starter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Air ﬁlter Tensioning the recoil springChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling systemTemperature 0C 32F or colder Winter useMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataBar and chain combinations Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsAmerican Standard Safety Precautions Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions´z+R7y¶5m¨ Page 1150238-95 ´z+R7y¶5m¨ ´z+R7y¶5m¨