Husqvarna 455 RANCHER Starting and Stopping, Starting and stopping, Cold engine, Warm engine

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STARTING AND STOPPING

Starting and stopping

WARNING! Note the following before

!starting:

The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started to reduce the chance of contact with the moving chain during starting.

Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injuries.

Place the machine on firm ground. Make sure you have a secure footing and that the chain cannot touch anything.

Keep people and animals well away from the working area.

Cold engine

Starting: The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. Activate the brake by moving the front hand guard forwards.

Ignition; choke (A): Set the choke control in the choke position. This should automatically set the stop switch to the start position.

Start throttle: The correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by moving the control to the choke position.

Air purge (B): Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled.

B

A

Decompression valve (C): Press the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier.You should always use the decompression valve when starting the machine. Once the machine has started the valve will automatically return to its original setting.

C

Warm engine

Use the same procedure as for starting a cold engine but without setting the choke control in the choke position. The correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by moving the choke control to the choke position and then pushing it in again.

Starting

Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear handle. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance (as the starter pawls engage) then pull firmly and rapidly. Never twist the starter cord around your hand.

As the chain brake is still engaged the speed of the engine must be set to idling as soon as possible, this is achieved by quickly disengaging the throttle lock. This prevents unnecessary wear to the clutch, clutch drum and brake band.

Push in the choke control as soon as the engine fires and keep pulling until the engine starts. When the engine starts, quickly apply full throttle; the throttle start lock will automatically disengage.

CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine.

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Contents Rancher Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Dear Customer Introduction20 19 What 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 Vibration damping system Throttle lockChain catcher Right hand guardGeneral rules Stop switchCutting equipment MufflerSome terms that describe the bar and chain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar ChainSharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral advice on adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethChain oil Adjustment of depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipmentChecking wear on cutting equipment Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationBar Working with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Fitting a spike bumperFuel Fuel HandlingLong-term storage Fuel safetyFuelling Transport and storageWarm engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before useAlways use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle General Basic cutting techniqueTerms Cutting LimbingLog is supported at one end. There is a high risk that it Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling directionDirectional cuts FellingFelling cut Cutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped treeWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs Carburettor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburettorThrottle lock Starter MufflerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Changing a broken recoil spring Air filterSpark plug Tensioning the recoil springNeedle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pumpWhen making adjustments Lubricating the bar tip sprocketWinter use Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C or colder Temperature -5C or colderDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataBar and chain combinations ´z+H8h¶6S¨ 38 English´z+H8h¶6S¨Applies to Europe only EC-declaration of conformityEN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122001, EN ISO 1140247-26 ´z+H8h¶6S¨ ´z+H8h¶6S¨
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455 RANCHER specifications

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