455e Rancher | Husqvarna 455e, 455, 460 instruction

Operator′s manual

455e Rancher

455 Rancher 460

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

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Husqvarna 455e, 455, 460 manual 455e Rancher

Contents

455e Rancher Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual 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 General Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Cutting equipment Stop switchVibration damping system Mufﬂer Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback General rulesBar Chain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingSharpening cutting teeth Adjustment of depth gauge setting General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Rancher 455e Rancher Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Filling with chain oil Chain drive sprocket Checking chain lubricationNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipment Bar Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyRancher 455e Rancher Fitting a spike bumper Fuel Fuel Handling Fuelling 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 Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle General Basic cutting techniqueTerms Cutting Limbing Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Directional cuts Felling 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 Carburettor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral High speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburettorChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guard Checking the brake trigger Starter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Air ﬁlterChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starter Spark plug Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Temperature 0C or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5C 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 combinations Applies to Europe only EC-declaration of conformity ´z+R9¶6x¨ Page 1150250-26 ´z+R9¶6x¨ ´z+R9¶6x¨