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Husqvarna 1153137-95 manual Contents

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KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	2
CONTENTS
Contents	4
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer!	5
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	7
Important	7
Always use common sense	7
Personal protective equipment	8
Machine′s safety equipment	8
Cutting equipment	11
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	17
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	19
Fueling	20
Fuel safety	20
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	21
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	23
General working instructions	23
How to avoid kickback	29
MAINTENANCE
General	31
Carburetor adjustment	31
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment	32
Mufﬂer	34
Starter	34
Air ﬁlter	35
Spark plug	36
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	36
Needle bearing lubrication	36
Adjustment of the oil pump	36
Cooling system	36
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	37
Winter use	37
Maintenance schedule	38
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	39
Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	40
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FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	41
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users	43

1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29

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455e Rancher Rancher 460 Rancher Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA Contents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?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 Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Vibration damping systemStop switch Cutting equipmentMufﬂer General rulesSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar ChainGeneral advice on adjusting depth gauge setting Increased if the depth gauge setting isAdjustment of depth gauge setting Too largeTensioning the chain Bar and cause serious or even fatal injuryRancher, 460 Rancher 455e RancherFilling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChecking chain lubrication Needle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Assembly Fitting the bar and chainRancher, 460 Rancher 455e RancherAssembly Fuel Handling FuelFuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules Basic cutting technique TermsTree felling technique LimbingLog is supported at one end. There is a high risk Safe distanceClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling directionDirectional cuts Felling cut Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree How to avoid kickback What is kickback?General advice Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionCutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Correctly adjusted carburetor When the bar hits the stump the brake should be appliedChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardChecking the brake trigger Starter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Air ﬁlter Tensioning the recoil springChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterAdjustment of the oil pump Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Temperature 0C 32F or colderTemperature -5C 23F 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 American Standard Safety Precautions Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions1153137-95

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