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Husqvarna 455e, 455, 460 manual 455e Rancher 455 Rancher, Operator′s manual, English

Models: 455e, 455, 460

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Operator′s manual

455e Rancher

455 Rancher 460

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Husqvarna 455e, 455, 460 manual 455e Rancher 455 Rancher, Operator′s manual, English

Contents

Operator′s manual 455e Rancher 455 RancherEnglish Symbols on the machine KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents CONTENTSINTRODUCTION 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 PRECAUTIONS8 - English GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSChain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCutting equipment Stop switchVibration damping system MufﬂerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback General rulesChain Some terms that describe the bar and chainSharpening cutting teeth General information on sharpening cutting teethGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ChainAdjustment of depth gauge setting General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain 455 Rancher455e Rancher Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Filling with chain oilChain drive sprocket Checking chain lubricationNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentWARNING! Most chain saw accidents GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSFitting the bar and chain ASSEMBLY455 Rancher 455e RancherASSEMBLY Fitting a spike bumperFuel FUEL HANDLINGPetrol Two-strokeoilFuelling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-termstorageStarting and stopping STARTING AND STOPPINGCold engine Warm engineSTARTING AND STOPPING StoppingWORKING TECHNIQUES Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules WORKING TECHNIQUES24 - English General Basic cutting techniqueTerms WORKING TECHNIQUESCutting LimbingWORKING TECHNIQUES Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatWORKING TECHNIQUES FellingWARNING! Unless you have special training Directional cutsFreeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceFreeing a ”trapped tree” Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs WORKING TECHNIQUESCarburettor adjustment MAINTENANCEBasic settings and running in Fine adjustmentHigh speed jet H Correctly adjusted carburettorChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardMAINTENANCE Checking the brake triggerThrottle lockout Chain catcherStarter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord MAINTENANCETensioning the recoil spring Air ﬁlterChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterSpark plug Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationTemperature 0C or colder ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5Cor colder Cooling systemMAINTENANCE Maintenance scheduleDaily maintenance Weekly maintenanceTechnical data TECHNICAL DATASaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Bar and chain combinationsTECHNICAL DATA ChainApplies to Europe only EC-declarationof conformityTECHNICAL DATA ´z+R9¶6x¨ ´z+R9¶6x¨ Page 1150250-26 ´z+R9¶6x¨ ´z+R9¶6x¨