Husqvarna 1153137-95 manual Tensioning the chain, Bar and cause serious or even fatal injury

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

recommendation assumes that the length of the cutting teeth is not reduced excessively.

•You will need a flat file and a depth gauge tool. We recommend that you use our depth gauge tool to acheive the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for the depth gauge.

•Place the depth gauge tool over the chain. Detailed information regarding the use of the depth gauge tool, will be found on the package for the depth gauge tool. Use the flat file to file off the tip of the depth gauge that protrudes through the depth gauge tool. The depth gauge setting is correct when you no longer feel resistance as you draw the file along the depth gauge tool.

Tensioning the chain

WARNING! A slack chain may jump off

! the bar and cause serious or even fatal injury.

The more you use a chain the longer it becomes. It is therefore important to adjust the chain regularly to take up the slack.

Check the chain tension every time you refuel. NOTE! A new chain has a running-in period during which you should check the tension more frequently.

Tension the chain as tightly as possible, but not so tight that you cannot pull it round freely by hand.

455 Rancher, 460 Rancher

•Loosen the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover/chain brake. Use the combination spanner. Then tighten the bar nuts by hand as tight as you can.

•Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by tightening the chain tensioning screw using the combination spanner. Tighten the chain until it does not sag from the underside of the bar.

•Use the combination spanner to tighten the bar nuts while lifting the tip of the bar at the same time. Check that you can pull the chain round freely by hand and that it does not sag from the underside of the bar.

The position of the chain tensioning screw on our chain saws varies from model to model. See instructions under the heading What is what? to find out where it is on your model.

455e Rancher

•Release the knob by folding it out.

•Turn the knob anti clockwise to loosen the bar cover.

•Adjust the tension on the chain by turning the wheel down (+) for tighter tension and up (-) to loosen the tension.

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Contents
455e Rancher Rancher 460 Rancher Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine EPA Contents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?Always use common sense General Safety PrecautionsBefore using a new chain saw Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment General Safety Precautions Right hand guard Throttle lockoutChain catcher Vibration damping systemMuffler Stop switchCutting equipment General rulesBar Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback ChainAdjustment of depth gauge setting General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingIncreased if the depth gauge setting is Too largeRancher, 460 Rancher Tensioning the chainBar and cause serious or even fatal injury 455e RancherChecking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Rancher, 460 Rancher AssemblyFitting the bar and chain 455e RancherAssembly Fuel Handling FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyFueling Long-term storageCold engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Warm engineStopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsGeneral rules Basic cutting technique TermsLog is supported at one end. There is a high risk Tree felling techniqueLimbing Safe distanceDirectional cuts Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Freeing a trapped tree Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFelling cut General advice How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionCutting the trunk into logs General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment Checking brake band wear Correctly adjusted carburetorWhen the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied Checking the front hand guardChecking the brake trigger Changing a broken or worn starter cord MufflerStarter Changing a broken recoil spring Air filterTensioning the recoil spring Fitting the starterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pumpSpark plug Needle bearing lubricationTemperature -5C 23F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C 32F or colder Winter useMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataSaw chain filing and file gauges Gauge, Saw chain designationFederal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsMAINTENANCE, Replacement Repair of EMISSION-RELATED Parts Kickback safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Other safety precautions1153137-95