Husqvarna 115 13 82-95 Starting and Stopping, Starting and stopping, Cold engine, Warm engine

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STARTING AND STOPPING

Starting and stopping

WARNING! Note the following before

! starting:

The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started to reduce the chance of contact with the moving chain during starting.

Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injuries.

Place the machine on firm ground. Make sure you have a secure footing and that the chain cannot touch anything.

Keep people and animals well away from the working area.

Never wrap the starter cord around your hand.

Starting: The chain brake should be activated when starting the chain saw. Activate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard forwards.

Cold engine

Stopswitch; choke (A): Set the choke control in the choke position by pull the choke control outwards. This automatically sets the stop switch to the start position.

Air purge (B): Press the air purge repeatedly (at least 6 times) until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled.

B

A

Decompression valve (C): Press the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier. You should always use the decompression valve when

starting the machine. Once the machine has started the valve will automatically return to its original setting.

C

Pull the starter handle (D): Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance (as the starter pawls engage) then pull firmly and rapidly until the engine fires. Push in the choke control as soon as the engine fires which can be heard through a "puff" sound. Keep on pulling the cord powerfully until the engine starts.

Warm engine

Ignition; choke (A):

The correct choke/start throttle setting for warm starting is obtained by moving the choke control to the choke position and then pushing it in again.

Start throttle: The correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by moving the control as stated above.

Air purge (B): Press the air purge repeatedly (at least 6 times) until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled.

Decompression valve (C): Press the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier. You should always use the decompression valve when starting the machine. Once the machine has started the valve will automatically return to its original setting.

Pull the starter handle (D): Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance (as the starter pawls engage) then pull firmly and rapidly until the engine fires.

D

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Contents 455e Rancher Rancher 460 Rancher Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual You will find the following labels on your chain saw EPAContents 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 115 13 82-95 Rev.2 English Right hand guard Throttle lockoutChain catcher Vibration damping systemMuffler Stop switchCutting equipment General rulesBar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain 455e Rancher Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Needle bearing lubrication Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Checking wear on cutting equipmentBar 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 tensionWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Checking the front hand guard Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking brake band wear Checking the inertia brake releaseThrottle lockout Starter MufflerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Changing a broken recoil spring Air filterTensioning the recoil spring Fitting the starterSpark plug Adjustment of the oil pumpWhen making adjustments Lubricating the bar tip sprocketTemperature -5C 23F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C 32F or colder Cooling systemMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataBar Chain Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain filing and file gauges Pitch, inchFederal Emission Control Warranty Statement Repair or Replacement of Parts Repair orKickback safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Other safety precautions1151382-95
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