Husqvarna 55 Rancher instruction

Operator's manual (EPA)

55 Rancher

Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine.

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Contents

Rancher Symbols KEY to Symbols Contents Chain SAW Safety Equipment Safety InstructionsPersonal Protective Equipment 3a Starting Chain brake and front hand guard Chain catcher Throttle lockRight hand guard Vibration damping system Stop switchMuffler Checking the front hand guard Checking brake band wearChecking the inertia brake release Checking the brake trigger Throttle lock 5 basic rules Cutting Equipment Bar Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickbackSaw chain Some terms that describe the bar and chain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceSharpening cutting teeth Risk of kickback is increased with a badly sharpened chain Setting the raker clearance General advice on setting raker clearanceTensioning the chain Chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Never use waste oil Checking wear on cutting equipment Checking chain lubrication Needle bearing maintenanceLubricating the bar tip sprocket Chain drive sprocket What is kickback? HOW to Avoid Kickback Do not let go of the handles General rulesNever use the saw one- handed Min m General Safety Precautions10 ft General Working Instructions Basic safety rules General Basic cutting techniqueTerms Cutting Safe distance Tree felling techniqueLimbing Felling direction Felling Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Freeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident risk General adviceCutting the trunk into logs Freeing a Trapped tree What is WHAT? Mounting guide bar and chain Assembly Fuelmix Fuel Handling Min 3 m Fuelling10ft Start Start and StopStop Cold engine Carburetor Maintenance Starter device Starter device assemblyChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Air filter Needle bearing maintenanceMuffler Spark plug Temperature 0C or colder Centrifugal cleaning Air InjectionTemperature -5C or colder Cooling system Monthly maintenance Weekly maintenance Daily maintenance Technical Data Your Warranty Rights Obligations Emission Control Warranty Statement 2002W16 114 01

Husqvarna 55 Rancher manual

Models: 55 Rancher

55 Rancher