Husqvarna 55 Rancher manual Chain brake and front hand guard, 3a Starting

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Chain brake and front hand guard

YOUR chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is desig- ned to stop the chain immediately if you get a kickback.

The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only You can prevent them.

Take care when using your saw and make sure the kickback zone of the bar never touches any object.

2The front hand guard is not designed solely to activate the chain brake. Another important safety feature is that it prevents the chain from hitting your left hand if you lose your grip on the front handle.

3a Starting

1The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia release mechanism (a free- swinging pendulum). On most of our models the front hand guard acts as a counterweight in case of kickback.

The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is pushed forwards.

This movement activates

aspring-loaded mechanism that tightens the Brake Band (C) around the engine drive system (D) (Clutch Drum).

B

A

B

B

C

D

The chain brake must be engaged when starting.

bYou can also use the chain brake as a temporary brake when you change position or if you put the saw down for a short time. You should also apply the chain brake manually if there is a risk of the chain accidentally hitting anyone or anything close by.

4To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard backwards, towards the front handle.

5As mentioned in section A, kickback can be very sudden and violent.

Most kickbacks are minor and do not always activate the chain brake. If this happens you should hold the chain saw firmly and not let go.

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Contents Rancher 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 Obligations Emission Control Warranty Statement2002W16 114 01