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Husqvarna 455 RANCHER manual 1140247-26 ´z+H8h¶6S¨ ´z+H8h¶6S¨

Models: 455 RANCHER

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Husqvarna 455 RANCHER manual 1140247-26 ´z+H8h¶6S¨ ´z+H8h¶6S¨

Contents

Operator′s manual 455 RancherEnglish Symbols on the machine KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols in the operator’s manual CONTENTS ContentsKEY TO SYMBOLS CONTENTSINTRODUCTION Dear CustomerWhat is what on the chain saw? WHAT IS WHAT?20 19 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain sawWARNING! Faulty cutting equipment or the Always use common senseMachine′s safety equipment Personal protective equipmentChain brake and front hand guard WARNING! Most chain saw accidentsGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 - EnglishWill my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback? Throttle lockChain catcher Right hand guardStop switch Cutting equipmentMufﬂer General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback ChainSome terms that describe the bar and chain WARNING! Any contact with a rotating sawSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingif the depth gauge setting is too large General information on sharpening cutting teethAdjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chainLubricating cutting equipment Chain oilChecking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmenthappen when the chain touches the operator GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCheck regularly WARNING! Most chain saw accidentsASSEMBLY WARNING! Always wear gloves, when working with the chainFitting the bar and chain Fitting a spike bumperventilation when handling fuel FUEL HANDLINGFuel PetrolFuel safety WARNING! Taking the following precautions will lessen the risk of ﬁreFuelling Transport and storageSTARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineSTARTING AND STOPPING StoppingWARNING! Long term inhalation of the Basic safety rules WORKING TECHNIQUESBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules WORKING TECHNIQUESHave control over the workpiece Basic cutting technique GeneralTerms WARNING! Never use a chain saw by holdingLimbing CuttingWARNING! Never attempt to cut logs while The log is supported at one end. There is a high risk that itTree felling technique Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling WARNING! Unless you have special trainingDirectional cuts Felling cutGeneral advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a ”trapped tree” Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?Cutting the trunk into logs WARNING! Kickback can happen veryMAINTENANCE Carburettor adjustmentBasic settings and running in Fine adjustmentCorrectly adjusted carburettor When the bar hits the stump the brake should be appliedHigh speed jet H Checking brake band wearMAINTENANCE Stop switchThrottle lock Chain catcherWARNING! When the recoil spring is wound MufﬂerStarter Changing a broken or worn starter cordAir ﬁlter Spark plugTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springAdjustment of the oil pump WARNING! The engine must not be running when making adjustmentsLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubrication”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning Temperature 0C or colderTemperature -5C or colder Winter useMaintenance schedule Daily maintenanceWeekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTECHNICAL DATA Technical dataWeight EngineBar and chain combinations ChainLength, inches Pitch, inchEC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe onlyEN ISO 12100-22003, CISPR 122001, EN ISO TECHNICAL DATA1140247-26 ´z+H8h¶6S¨ ´z+H8h¶6S¨