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Husqvarna 455 RANCHER manual Contents, Key To Symbols, Introduction, What Is What?, Assembly

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Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	2
CONTENTS
Contents	3
INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,	4
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	6
Important	6
Always use common sense	6
Personal protective equipment	7
Machine′s safety equipment	7
Cutting equipment	10
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	16
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	17
Fuelling	18
Fuel safety	18
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	19
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	21
General working instructions	21
How to avoid kickback	28
MAINTENANCE
General	29
Carburettor adjustment	29
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety
equipment	30
Mufﬂer	32
Starter	32
Air ﬁlter	33
Spark plug	33
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	34
Needle bearing lubrication	34
Adjustment of the oil pump	34
Cooling system	34
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	35
Winter use	35
Maintenance schedule	36
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	37
Bar and chain combinations	38
EC-declaration of conformity	39

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Husqvarna 455 RANCHER manual Contents, Key To Symbols, Introduction, What Is What?, General Safety Precautions, Assembly

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455 Rancher Operator′s manualEnglish KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual CONTENTS CONTENTSContents KEY TO SYMBOLSDear Customer INTRODUCTIONWHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?20 19 Always use common sense GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSBefore using a new chain saw WARNING! Faulty cutting equipment or theWARNING! Most chain saw accidents Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guard8 - English GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSRight hand guard Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback?Throttle lock Chain catcherGeneral rules Stop switchCutting equipment MufﬂerWARNING! Any contact with a rotating saw Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain Some terms that describe the bar and chainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral advice on adjusting depth gauge setting if the depth gauge setting is too largeChain oil Adjustment of depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipmentChecking wear on cutting equipment Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationWARNING! Most chain saw accidents happen when the chain touches the operatorGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Check regularlyFitting a spike bumper ASSEMBLYWARNING! Always wear gloves, when working with the chain Fitting the bar and chainPetrol ventilation when handling fuelFUEL HANDLING FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyWARNING! Taking the following precautions will lessen the risk of ﬁre FuellingWarm engine STARTING AND STOPPINGStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping STARTING AND STOPPINGWARNING! Long term inhalation of the General working instructions Basic safety rulesWORKING TECHNIQUES Before useWORKING TECHNIQUES General rulesHave control over the workpiece WARNING! Never use a chain saw by holding Basic cutting techniqueGeneral TermsThe log is supported at one end. There is a high risk that it LimbingCutting WARNING! Never attempt to cut logs whileClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling directionFelling cut FellingWARNING! Unless you have special training Directional cutsCutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a ”trapped tree”WARNING! Kickback can happen very How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting the trunk into logsFine adjustment MAINTENANCECarburettor adjustment Basic settings and running inChecking brake band wear Correctly adjusted carburettorWhen the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied High speed jet HChain catcher MAINTENANCEStop switch Throttle lockChanging a broken or worn starter cord WARNING! When the recoil spring is woundMufﬂer StarterChanging a broken recoil spring Air ﬁlterSpark plug Tensioning the recoil springNeedle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pumpWARNING! The engine must not be running when making adjustments Lubricating the bar tip sprocketWinter use ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C or colder Temperature -5C or colderMonthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleDaily maintenance Weekly maintenanceEngine TECHNICAL DATATechnical data WeightPitch, inch Bar and chain combinationsChain Length, inchesTECHNICAL DATA EC-declaration of conformityApplies to Europe only EN ISO 12100-22003, CISPR 122001, EN ISO1140247-26 ´z+H8h¶6S¨ ´z+H8h¶6S¨