Husqvarna 115 13 82-95 manual 455e Rancher Rancher 460 Rancher

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Operator’s manual (EPA III)

455e Rancher

455 Rancher 460 Rancher

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

English

115 13 82-95 Rev.2 2009-03-23

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Contents 455e Rancher Rancher 460 Rancher Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain sawContents Dear customer IntroductionWhat 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 115 13 82-95 Rev.2 English Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Vibration damping systemCutting equipment Stop switchMufﬂer General rulesBar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain 455e Rancher Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Chain drive sprocket Checking chain lubricationNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentBar Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyRancher, 460 Rancher 455e RancherAssembly Fuel Fuel HandlingFueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling cut Directional cutsFreeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Checking brake band wear Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking the front hand guard Checking the inertia brake releaseThrottle lockout Starter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Air ﬁlterChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterWhen making adjustments Adjustment of the oil pumpSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketTemperature 0C 32F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5C 23F or colder Cooling systemDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Bar and chain combinationsBar Chain Pitch, inchRepair or Replacement of Parts Repair or Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementSafety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions1151382-95