Husqvarna 115 13 82-95 manual Limbing

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WORKING TECHNIQUES

Limbing

When limbing thick branches you should use the same approach as for cutting.

Cut difﬁcult branches piece by piece.

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Cutting

WARNING! Never attempt to cut logs

! while they are in a pile or when a couple of logs are lying together. Such procedures drastically increase the risk of kickback which can result in a serious or fatal injury.

If you have a pile of logs, each log you attempt to cut should be removed from the pile, placed on a saw horse or runners and cut individually.

Remove the cut pieces from the cutting area. By leaving them in the cutting area, you increase the risk for inadvertently getting a kickback, as well as increasing the risk of losing your balance while working.

The log is lying on the ground. There is little risk of the chain jamming or the object splitting. However there is a risk that the chain will touch the ground when you ﬁnish the cut.

Cut all the way through the log from above. Avoid letting the chain touch the ground as you ﬁnish the cut. Maintain full throttle but be prepared for what might happen.

If it is possible (can you turn the log?) stop cutting about 2/3 of the way through the log.

Turn the log and ﬁnish the cut from the opposite side.

The log is supported at one end. There is a high risk that it will split.

Start by cutting from below (about 1/3 of the way through).

Finish by cutting from above so that the two cuts meet.

The log is supported at both ends. There is a high risk that the chain will jam.

Start by cutting from above (about 1/3 of the way through).

Finish by cutting from below so that the two cuts meet.

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Contents 455e Rancher Rancher 460 Rancher KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols 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?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawAlways use common sense Machine′s safety equipment Personal protective 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 MufﬂerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarChain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment 455e RancherFilling 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 rules Working 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 treeHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral Checking the inertia brake release Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardThrottle lockout Mufﬂer StarterChanging 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