Husqvarna 1150902-95 Assembly, Fitting the bar and chain, Rancher, 460 Rancher, 455e Rancher

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ASSEMBLY

Fitting the bar and chain

	!	WARNING! Always wear gloves, when
	!	working with the chain.
		working with the chain.

455 Rancher, 460 Rancher

Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle.

Remove the bar nuts and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Take off the transportation ring (A).

Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the bar in its rearmost position. Place the chain over the drive sprocket locate it in the groove on the bar. Begin on the top edge of the bar.

Make sure that the edges of the cutting links are facing forward on the top edge of the bar.

Fit the clutch cover and locate the chain adjuster pin in the hole in the bar. Check that the drive links of the chain ﬁt correctly over the drive sprocket and that the chain is correctly located in the groove in the bar. Tighten the bar nuts ﬁnger tight.

Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. The chain should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar.

The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar, but can still be turned easily by hand. Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar nuts with the combination spanner.

When ﬁtting a new chain, the chain tension has to be checked frequently until the chain is run-in. Check the chain tension regularly. A correctly tensioned chain ensures good cutting performance and long life.

455e Rancher

Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle.

Remove the knob and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Take off the transportation ring.

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Contents 455e Rancher Rancher 460 Rancher KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA Contents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawPersonal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Vibration damping system Stop switchCutting equipment MufﬂerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarChain Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Filling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipment455e Rancher Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Bar 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 TermsLimbing Felling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Felling cutFreeing a trapped tree General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral Checking the front hand guard Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking brake band wear Checking the inertia brake releaseThrottle lockout Mufﬂer StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord 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 dataBar and chain combinations Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gaugesFederal Emission Control Warranty Statement Repair or Replacement of Parts Repair orConsequential Damages Husqvarna Forest Kickback safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Other safety precautions1150902-95