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Husqvarna 460, 455e manual Contents

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KEY TO SYMBOLS
Key to symbols	2
CONTENTS
Contents	3
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer!	4
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	6
Important	6
Always use common sense	6
Personal protective equipment	7
Machine′s safety equipment	7
Cutting equipment	10
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	16
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	17
Fueling	18
Fuel safety	18
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	19
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	21
General working instructions	21
How to avoid kickback	28
MAINTENANCE
General	29
Carburetor adjustment	29
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety
equipment	30
Mufﬂer	32
Starter	33
Air ﬁlter	34
Spark plug	34
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	34
Needle bearing lubrication	35
Adjustment of the oil pump	35
Cooling system	35
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	35
Winter use	36
Maintenance schedule	37
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	38
Bar and chain combinations	39
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FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	40
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users	41

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Husqvarna 460, 455e manual Contents

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455 Rancher Operator’s manual EPAEnglish Key to symbols KEY TO SYMBOLSContents CONTENTSDear customer INTRODUCTIONWhat is what on the chain saw? WHAT IS WHAT?GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain sawAlways use common sense GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guard8 - English GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSRight hand guard Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback?Throttle lock Chain catcherGeneral rules Stop switchCutting equipment MufﬂerSome terms that describe the bar and chain Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback ChainGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Sharpening cutting teethFilling with chain oil Tensioning the chainLubricating cutting equipment Chain oilGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentTo prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSFitting the bar and chain ASSEMBLYTwo-stroke oil FUEL HANDLINGFuel GasolineLong-term storage Fuel safetyFueling Transport and storageWarm engine STARTING AND STOPPINGStarting and stopping Cold engineSTARTING AND STOPPING StoppingGeneral working instructions Basic safety rulesWORKING TECHNIQUES Before useWORKING TECHNIQUES General rulesHave control over the workpiece WORKING TECHNIQUES Basic cutting techniqueGeneral TermsLimbing CuttingWORKING TECHNIQUES Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling directionDirectional cuts FellingWORKING TECHNIQUES WARNING! Unless you have special trainingCutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a ”trapped tree”WORKING TECHNIQUES How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting the trunk into logsFine adjustment MAINTENANCECarburetor adjustment Basic settings and running inChecking brake band wear Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipmentCorrectly adjusted carburetor High speed jet HChain catcher Checking the brake triggerMAINTENANCE Throttle lockNever use a mufﬂer if the spark arrestor mesh is missing or defective MufﬂerMAINTENANCE Stop switchChanging a broken recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springMAINTENANCE Air ﬁlterSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketCooling system Adjustment of the oil pump”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning Needle bearing lubricationMAINTENANCE Temperature 0C 32F or colderTemperature -5C 23F or colder Winter useWeekly maintenance Maintenance scheduleMAINTENANCE Daily maintenanceTechnical data TECHNICAL DATARecommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations Bar and chain combinationsTECHNICAL DATA OWNER′S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MANUFACTURER′S WARRANTY COVERAGEOther safety precautions AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautions´z+H8o¶5u¨ ´z+H8o¶5u¨ Page 1140247-95 ´z+H8o¶5u¨ ´z+H8o¶5u¨