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Husqvarna 460, 455e manual Rancher, Operator’s manual EPA, English

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Operator’s manual (EPA II)

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 460, 455e manual Rancher, Operator’s manual EPA, English

Contents

Operator’s manual EPA 455 RancherEnglish Key to symbols KEY TO SYMBOLSContents CONTENTSDear customer INTRODUCTIONWhat 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 PRECAUTIONSThrottle lock Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback?Chain catcher Right hand guardCutting equipment Stop switchMufﬂer General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingChain Some terms that describe the bar and chainAdjustment of depth gauge setting General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingSharpening cutting teeth GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSLubricating cutting equipment Tensioning the chainChain oil Filling with chain oilNeedle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSTo prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSFitting the bar and chain ASSEMBLYFuel FUEL HANDLINGGasoline Two-stroke oilFueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping STARTING AND STOPPINGCold engine Warm engineSTARTING AND STOPPING StoppingWORKING TECHNIQUES Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules WORKING TECHNIQUESHave control over the workpiece 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 TECHNIQUESCarburetor adjustment MAINTENANCEBasic settings and running in Fine adjustmentCorrectly adjusted carburetor Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipmentHigh speed jet H Checking brake band wearMAINTENANCE Checking the brake triggerThrottle lock Chain catcherMAINTENANCE MufﬂerStop switch Never use a mufﬂer if the spark arrestor mesh is missing or defectiveChanging a broken or worn starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springSpark plug Air ﬁlterLubricating the bar tip sprocket MAINTENANCE”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning Adjustment of the oil pumpNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling systemTemperature -5C 23F or colder Temperature 0C 32F or colderWinter use MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE Maintenance scheduleDaily maintenance Weekly maintenanceTechnical data TECHNICAL DATABar and chain combinations Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinationsTECHNICAL DATA YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTMANUFACTURER′S WARRANTY COVERAGE OWNER′S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIESSafety precautions for chain saw users AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONSKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions´z+H8o¶5u¨ ´z+H8o¶5u¨ Page 1140247-95 ´z+H8o¶5u¨ ´z+H8o¶5u¨