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CONTENTS

Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	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	32
Air ﬁlter	33
Spark plug	34
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	34
Needle bearing lubrication	34
Cooling system	34
Winter use	35
Maintenance schedule	36
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	37
Bar and chain combinations	38
Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	39
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 55 EPA I manual Contents

Contents

Operator’s manual 55 EPA KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Dear customer Introduction What is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT? General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawAlways use common sense Machine′s safety equipment Personal protective equipmentChain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Throttle lock Chain catcherRight hand guard Mufﬂer Stop switchCutting equipment Vibration damping system Chain General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Bar Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethSharpening cutting teeth General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting Adjustment of depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Checking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Filling with chain oil Chain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain Assembly Fuel Fuel Handling Long-term storage Fuel safetyFueling Transport and storage Warm engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Cold engine Stopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before use General rules Basic cutting technique GeneralTerms Cutting Limbing Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling direction Directional cuts Felling Cutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped tree How to avoid kickback What is kickback?Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral Checking the inertia brake release Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guard Throttle lock Mufﬂer StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Fitting the starter Air ﬁlterTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil spring Cooling system Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubrication 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 Other safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautions ´z+R7y¶5m¨ Page 1150238-95 ´z+R7y¶5m¨ ´z+R7y¶5m¨