1150238-95 ´z+R7y¶5m¨ ´z+R7y¶5m¨ | Husqvarna 55 EPA I guide

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Husqvarna 55 EPA I manual 1150238-95 ´z+R7y¶5m¨ ´z+R7y¶5m¨

Contents

Operator’s manual 55 EPA Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Contents Introduction Dear customer What is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? Always use common sense General Safety PrecautionsBefore using a new chain saw Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment General Safety Precautions Right hand guard Throttle lockChain catcher Stop switch Cutting equipmentVibration damping system Mufﬂer General rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar Chain Sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Tensioning the chain General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oilFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Assembly Fitting the bar and chain Fuel Handling Fuel Fuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engine Stopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructions General rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueGeneral Limbing Cutting Tree felling technique Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling Directional cuts General advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Cutting the trunk into logs How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment Correctly adjusted carburetor Checking brake band wearChecking the front hand guard Checking the inertia brake release Throttle lock Changing a broken or worn starter cord MufﬂerStarter Air ﬁlter Tensioning the recoil springChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starter Spark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling system Temperature 0C 32F or colder Winter use Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Technical Data Technical data Bar and chain combinations Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations American Standard Safety Precautions Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions ´z+R7y¶5m¨ Page 1150238-95 ´z+R7y¶5m¨ ´z+R7y¶5m¨