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Husqvarna 455e, 455, 460 manual What Is What?, What is what on the chain saw?

Models: 455e, 455, 460

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WHAT IS WHAT?

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What is what on the chain saw?

1	Cylinder cover	17	Chain
2	Starter handle	18	Bar
3	Air purge	19	Spike bumper
4	Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.)	20	Chain tensioning screw
5	Rear handle	21	Chain catcher
6	Choke control/Start throttle lock	22	Oil pump adjustment screw
7	Fuel tank	23	Clutch cover
8	Adjuster screws carburettor	24	Right hand guard
9	Starter	25	Throttle control
10	Chain oil tank	26	Operator′s manual
11	Throttle lockout	27	Combination spanner
12	Decompression valve	28	Bar guard
13	Front handle	29	Information and warning decal
14	Front hand guard	30	Product and serial number plate
15	Mufﬂer	31	Knob (455e Rancher)
16	Bar tip sprocket	32	Chain tensioner wheel (455e Rancher)

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Husqvarna 455e, 455, 460 manual What Is What?, What is what on the chain saw?

Contents

English 455e Rancher 455 RancherOperator′s manual Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols on the machine Contents CONTENTSINTRODUCTION What is what on the chain saw? WHAT IS WHAT?Always use common sense GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSBefore using a new chain saw 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 instructions24 - English WORKING TECHNIQUESGeneral rules General Basic cutting techniqueTerms WORKING TECHNIQUESWORKING TECHNIQUES LimbingCutting 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 ChainTECHNICAL DATA EC-declarationof conformityApplies to Europe only ´z+R9¶6x¨ ´z+R9¶6x¨ Page 1150250-26 ´z+R9¶6x¨ ´z+R9¶6x¨

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