Husqvarna 55 manual General rules, Do not let go of the handles, Never use the saw one- handed

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General rules

1If you understand what kickback is and how it happens then you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. By being prepared you reduce the risk. Kickback is usually quite mild, but it can sometimes be very sudden and violent.

2Always hold the saw firmly with your right hand

on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle.

Wrap your fingers and thumb around the hand- les. You should use this grip whether you are right-handed or left- handed. This grip minimises the effect of kickback and lets you keep the saw under control.

Do not let go of the handles!

3Most kickback accidents

happen during limbing. Make sure you are standing firmly and that there is nothing in the way that might make you trip or lose your balance.

Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a branch, nearby tree or some other object.

4Never use the saw above shoulder height and try

not to cut with the tip of the bar.

Never use the saw one- handed!

5 In order to keep control of your saw, always maintain a firm foothold. Never work on a ladder, in a tree or any other insecure support.

6Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle.

7Take great care when you

cut with the top edge of the bar, i.e. when cutting from the underside of the object. This is known as cutting on the push stroke. The chain tries to push the saw back towards the user.

Unless the user resists this pushing force there is a risk that the saw will move so far backwards that only the kickback zone of the bar is in contact with the tree. This will cause kickback.

Cutting with the bottom edge of the bar, i.e. from the top of the object downwards, is known as cutting on the pull stroke.

In this case the saw pulls itself towards the tree and the front edge of the saw provides a natural rest when cutting. Cutting on the pull stroke gives you better control over the saw and the position of the kickback zone.

8Follow the instructions on sharpening and maintaining your bar and chain. When you replace the bar and chain use only combinations that are recommended by us. See the sections on ”Cutting equipment” and ”Technical data”.

The risk of kickback is increased if you use the wrong cutting equipment or a chain that is not sharpened correctly. The wrong combination of bar and chain can increase the risk of kickback!

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Contents Operators manual EPA Symbols KEY to SymbolsContents Personal Protective Equipment Safety InstructionsChain SAW Safety Equipment 3a Starting Chain brake and front hand guardRight hand guard Throttle lockChain catcher Muffler Stop switchVibration damping system Checking the front hand guard Checking brake band wearChecking the inertia brake release Checking the brake triggerThrottle lock 5 basic rules Cutting EquipmentBar Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickbackSaw chain Some terms that describe the bar and chainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceSharpening cutting teeth Risk of kickback is increased with a badly sharpened chainTensioning the chain General advice on setting raker clearanceSetting the raker clearance Chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Never use waste oilChecking wear on cutting equipment Checking chain lubrication Needle bearing maintenanceLubricating the bar tip sprocket Chain drive sprocketWhat is kickback? HOW to Avoid KickbackNever use the saw one- handed General rulesDo not let go of the handles 10 ft General Safety PrecautionsMin m General Working Instructions Basic safety rulesGeneral Basic cutting techniqueTerms CuttingSafe distance Tree felling techniqueLimbing Felling directionFelling Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFreeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident risk General adviceCutting the trunk into logs Freeing a Trapped treeWhat is WHAT? Mounting guide bar and chain AssemblyFuelmix Fuel Handling10ft FuellingMin 3 m Start Start and StopStop Cold engineCarburetor MaintenanceStarter device Starter device assemblyChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springAir filter Needle bearing maintenanceMuffler Spark plugTemperature 0C or colder Centrifugal cleaning Air InjectionTemperature -5C or colder Cooling systemMonthly maintenance Weekly maintenance Daily maintenanceTechnical Data Your Warranty Rights Emission Control Warranty StatementObligations 487-59632002W16 114 01

55 specifications

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