Husqvarna 115 13 82-95 manual Assembly

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ASSEMBLY

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 wheel down (+). 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 knob by turning the knob clockwise.

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.

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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 Vibration damping system Throttle lockoutChain catcher Right hand guardGeneral rules Stop switchCutting equipment MufﬂerBar 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 Checking wear on cutting equipment Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationBar 455e Rancher AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Rancher, 460 RancherAssembly Fuel Fuel HandlingLong-term storage Fuel safetyFueling Transport and storageWarm engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before useGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling directionFelling cut Directional cutsCutting 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 Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Checking the inertia brake release Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardThrottle lockout Starter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Fitting the starter Air ﬁlterTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springLubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pumpWhen making adjustments Spark plugCooling system Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C 32F or colder Temperature -5C 23F or colderDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataPitch, inch Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Bar ChainRepair or Replacement of Parts Repair or Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementOther safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautions1151382-95