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CONTENTS

Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	2
CONTENTS
Contents	4
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer!	5
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	7
Important	7
Always use common sense	8
Personal protective equipment	8
Machine′s safety equipment	8
Cutting equipment	11
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	18
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	20
Fueling	21
Fuel safety	21
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	22
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	24
General working instructions	24
How to avoid kickback	31
MAINTENANCE
General	32
Carburetor adjustment	32
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment	33
Mufﬂer	35
Starter	35
Air ﬁlter	36
Spark plug	37
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	37
Needle bearing lubrication	37
Adjustment of the oil pump	37
Cooling system	37
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	38
Winter use	38
Maintenance schedule	39
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	40
Bar and chain combinations	41
Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	41
4 – English

FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	42
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users	43

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Husqvarna 1150902-95 manual Contents

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 Machine′s safety equipment Always use common sensePersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Stop switch Cutting equipmentVibration damping system 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 Lubricating cutting equipment 455e RancherFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubrication Needle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Bar Assembly Fitting the bar and chainRancher, 460 Rancher 455e Rancher Assembly Fuel Handling Fuel Fuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engine Stopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructions General rules Basic cutting technique Terms Limbing Tree felling technique Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Directional cuts Felling cut General advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Correctly adjusted carburetor Checking brake band wearChecking the front hand guard Checking the inertia brake release Throttle lockout Starter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Air ﬁlter Tensioning the recoil springChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starter Adjustment of the oil pump Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Air Injection centrifugal cleaning Temperature 0C 32F or colderTemperature -5C 23F 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 American Standard Safety Precautions Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions 1150902-95