455e Rancher Rancher 460 Rancher | Husqvarna 115 13 82-95 instruction

Operator’s manual (EPA III)

455e Rancher

455 Rancher 460 Rancher

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

English

115 13 82-95 Rev.2 2009-03-23

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Husqvarna 115 13 82-95 manual 455e Rancher Rancher 460 Rancher

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 saw Contents Dear customer Introduction What 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 Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Vibration damping system Cutting equipment Stop switchMufﬂer General rules Bar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain 455e Rancher Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Chain drive sprocket Checking chain lubricationNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipment Bar Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyRancher, 460 Rancher 455e Rancher Assembly Fuel Fuel Handling Fueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engine Stopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructions General rules Terms Basic cutting technique Limbing Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling cut Directional cuts Freeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceFreeing 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 Checking brake band wear Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking the front hand guard Checking the inertia brake release Throttle lockout Starter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Air ﬁlterChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starter When making adjustments Adjustment of the oil pumpSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Temperature 0C 32F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5C 23F or colder Cooling system Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance schedule Technical data Technical Data Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Bar and chain combinationsBar Chain Pitch, inch Repair or Replacement of Parts Repair or Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Safety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions 1151382-95