Husqvarna 55 manual Fuelling, Min 3 m, 10ft

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FUEL HANDLING

Fuelling

!Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire.

•Do not smoke or place warm objects in the vicinity of the fuel.

•Always shut off the engine before refuelling.

•Slowly open the fuel cap, when filling fuel, so that possible overpressure is slowly released.

•Tighten the fuel cap carefully after fuelling.

•Always move the saw from the fuelling area before starting.

Clean around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. The fuel filter should be changed at least once a year. Contamination in the fuel tanks causes malfunction. Make sure the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before fuelling. The volume of chain oil and fuel tanks are adjusted to each other. Therefore, always fill chain oil and fuel at the same time.

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Contents Operators manual EPA Symbols KEY to SymbolsContents Safety Instructions Chain SAW Safety EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment 3a Starting Chain brake and front hand guardThrottle lock Chain catcherRight hand guard Stop switch Vibration damping systemMuffler Checking the brake trigger Checking brake band wearChecking the front hand guard Checking the inertia brake releaseThrottle lock 5 basic rules Cutting EquipmentSome terms that describe the bar and chain Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickbackBar Saw chainRisk of kickback is increased with a badly sharpened chain Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening cutting teethGeneral advice on setting raker clearance Setting the raker clearanceTensioning the chain Never use waste oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Filling with chain oilChain drive sprocket Checking chain lubrication Needle bearing maintenanceChecking wear on cutting equipment Lubricating the bar tip sprocketWhat is kickback? HOW to Avoid KickbackGeneral rules Do not let go of the handlesNever use the saw one- handed General Safety Precautions Min m10 ft General Working Instructions Basic safety rulesCutting Basic cutting techniqueGeneral TermsFelling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance LimbingFelling Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFreeing a Trapped tree General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident risk Cutting the trunk into logsWhat is WHAT? Mounting guide bar and chain AssemblyFuelmix Fuel HandlingFuelling Min 3 m10ft Cold engine Start and StopStart StopCarburetor MaintenanceTensioning the recoil spring Starter device assemblyStarter device Changing a broken or worn starter cordSpark plug Needle bearing maintenanceAir filter MufflerCooling system Centrifugal cleaning Air InjectionTemperature 0C or colder Temperature -5C or colderMonthly maintenance Weekly maintenance Daily maintenanceTechnical Data 487-5963 Emission Control Warranty StatementYour Warranty Rights Obligations2002W16 114 01

55 specifications

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