Throttle lockout | Husqvarna 1150902-95 guide

MAINTENANCE

Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your left wrist forward onto the front hand guard. Do not let go of the front handle. The chain should stop immediately.

Throttle lockout

•Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released.

•Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it.

•Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly.

•Start the chain saw and apply full throttle. Release the throttle control and check that the chain stops and remains stationary. If the chain rotates when the throttle control is in the idle position you should check the carburetor idle adjustment.

Chain catcher

Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is ﬁrmly attached to the body of the chain saw.

Right hand guard

Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects, such as cracks.

Vibration damping system

Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation.

Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached to the engine unit and handle unit.

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Husqvarna 1150902-95 manual Throttle lockout

Contents

455e Rancher Rancher 460 Rancher Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA Contents Introduction Dear customer What is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain saw Personal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Chain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Vibration damping system Stop switchCutting equipment Mufﬂer Bar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teeth Tensioning the chain Filling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipment455e Rancher Checking chain lubrication Needle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Bar Rancher, 460 Rancher AssemblyFitting the bar and chain 455e Rancher Assembly Fuel Handling Fuel Transport and storage Fuel safetyFueling Long-term storage Cold engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Warm engine Stopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructions General rules Basic cutting technique Terms Limbing Felling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Directional cuts Felling cut Freeing a trapped tree General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting trees and branches that are in tension What 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 release Throttle lockout Starter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Changing a broken recoil spring Air ﬁlterTensioning the recoil spring Fitting the starter Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pumpSpark plug Needle bearing lubrication Temperature -5C 23F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C 32F or colder Winter use Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Technical Data Technical data Bar and chain combinations Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Repair or Replacement of Parts Repair or Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementConsequential Damages Husqvarna Forest Kickback safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Other safety precautions 1150902-95