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Husqvarna 460, 455e manual

Models: 455 460, 455e

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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 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 useGeneral rules WORKING TECHNIQUESHave control over the workpiece WORKING TECHNIQUES Basic cutting techniqueGeneral TermsCutting LimbingWORKING 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 DATABar and chain combinations Recommended original and replacement 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¨