Operator’s manual 55 EPA | Husqvarna 55 EPA I instruction

Operator’s manual

55 EPA I

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

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Contents

Operator’s manual 55 EPA Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Dear customer Introduction 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 Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockRight hand guard Cutting equipment Stop switchVibration damping system Mufﬂer Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback General rulesBar Chain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingSharpening cutting teeth Adjustment of depth gauge setting General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubrication Needle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain Assembly Fuel Fuel Handling Fueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engine Stopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructions General rules General Basic cutting techniqueTerms Cutting Limbing Safe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Directional cuts Felling Freeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Checking brake band wear Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking the front hand guard Checking the inertia brake release Throttle lock Starter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Air ﬁlterChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starter Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Spark plugNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling system Winter use Temperature 0C 32F or colder Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance schedule Technical data Technical Data Bar and chain combinations Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Safety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions ´z+R7y¶5m¨ Page 1150238-95 ´z+R7y¶5m¨ ´z+R7y¶5m¨