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Operator’s manual
455e Rancher
455 Rancher 460 Rancher
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions
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before using the machine. E En ng glliis sh h
1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29
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KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: Symbols in the operator’s WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! manual: Careless or improper use can result in Switch off the engine by moving the serious or fatal injury to the operator or stop switch to the STOP position others. before carrying out any checks or Please read the operator’s manual maintenance. carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: Always wear appro
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KEY TO SYMBOLS You will find the following labels on your chain saw: Chain Saw IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI B175.1-2000 EPA III The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirements. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. 1
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CONTENTS FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY Contents STATEMENT KEY TO SYMBOLS YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 41 Symbols on the machine: ...................................... 2 AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY Symbols in the operator’s manual: ........................ 2 PRECAUTIONS CONTENTS Safety precautions for chain saw users ................ 43 Contents ............................................................... 4 INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION Dear customer! Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water- powered plant. During over 300 years of continuous operation, the Husqvarna factory has produced
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WHAT IS WHAT? 1 29 2 3 4 30 10 23 31 32 5 9 8 6 7 12 13 14 11 27 15 16 26 28 24 23 22 20 18 25 21 19 17 What is what on the chain saw? 1 Cylinder cover 17 Chain 2 Starter handle 18 Bar 3 Air purge 19 Bumper spike 4 Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.) 20 Chain tensioning screw 5 Rear handle 21 Chain catcher 6 Choke control/Start throttle lock 22 Oil pump adjustment screw 7 Fuel tank 23 Clutch cover 8 Adjuster screws carburetor 24 Right hand guard 9 Starter 25 Throttle control 10
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw Important • Please read this manual carefully. IMPORTANT! • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted This chain saw for forest service is designed for forest and adjusted. See instructions under the heading work such as felling, delimbing and cutting. Assembly. You should only use the saw with the bar and chain • Refuel and start the chain saw. See the instructions combinations we recommend in th
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS possible. Your dealer, forestry school or your library can Generally clothes should be close-fitting without provide information about which training materials and restricting your freedom of movement. courses are available. IMPORTANT! Sparks can come from the muffler, the bar and chain or other sources. Always have fire extinguishing tools available if you should need them. Help prevent forest fires. Machine′s safety equipment In this section the machine’s safety feat
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism • Kickback can be very sudden and violent. Most that tightens the brake band (C) around the engine kickbacks are minor and do not always activate the drive system (D) (clutch drum). chain brake. If this happens you should hold the chain saw firmly and not let go. • The way the chain brake is activated, either manually or automatically by the inertia release mechanism, • The front hand guard is not designed solely
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Will my hand always activate the chain Chain catcher brake during a kickback? The chain catcher is designed to catch the chain if it snaps or jumps off. This should not happen if the chain is No. It takes a certain force to move the hand guard properly tensioned (see instructions under the heading forward. If your hand only lightly touches the front guard or slips over it, the force may not be enough to trigger the Assembly) and if the bar and chain are properly s
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cutting equipment WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve This section describes how to choose and maintain your ! damage in people who have impaired cutting equipment in order to: circulation. Contact your doctor if you • Reduce the risk of kickback. experience symptoms of overexposure to • Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping vibration. Such symptoms include off the bar. numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, •
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Number of drive links. The number of drive links is Cutting equipment designed to reduce determined by the length of the bar, the chain pitch kickback and the number of teeth on the bar tip sprocket. WARNING! Faulty cutting equipment or the wrong combination of bar and saw ! chain increases the risk of kickback! Only use the bar/saw chain combinations we recommend, and follow the filing • Bar groove width (inches/mm). The groove in the bar instructions. See i
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • The cutting part of the chain is called the cutter and data for information on the size of file and gauge that are consists of a cutting tooth (A) and the depth gauge recommended for the chain fitted to your chain saw. (B). The cutters cutting depth is determined by the difference in height between the two (depth gauge setting). • Check that the chain is correctly tensioned. A slack chain will move sideways, making it more difficult to sharpen correctly. When you s
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS recommendation assumes that the length of the • Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by cutting teeth is not reduced excessively. tightening the chain tensioning screw using the combination spanner. Tighten the chain until it does • You will need a flat file and a depth gauge tool. We not sag from the underside of the bar. recommend that you use our depth gauge tool to acheive the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for the depth gauge. • Use the combin
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Tighten the bar clutch by turning the knob clockwise. before the fuel), and that you adjust the carburetor as recommended (a lean mixture may mean that the fuel lasts longer than the oil) and that you also use the recommended cutting equipment (a bar that is too long will use more chain oil). Checking chain lubrication • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip sprocket. • Fold the knob back in
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Chain drive sprocket Bar Check regularly: The clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive sprockets: • Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar. Remove these with a file if necessary. A Spur sprocket (the chain sprocket is welded on the drum) B Rim sprocket (replaceable) • Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn. Replace the bar if necessary. Regularly check the degree of wear on the drive sprocket. Replace if wear is excessive. Repl
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ASSEMBLY Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw Fitting the bar and chain clockwise using the combination spanner. The chain should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar. WARNING! Always wear gloves, when working with the chain. ! 455 Rancher, 460 Rancher Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. the underside of the bar,
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ASSEMBLY Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the bar in its rearmost position. Place the chain over the drive sprocket locate it in the groove on the bar. Begin on the top edge of the bar. Make sure that the edges of the cutting links are facing forward on the top edge of the bar. Fit the clutch cover and locate the chain adjuster pin in the hole in the bar. Check that the drive links of the chain fit correctly over the drive sprocket and that the chain is correctly located in the groove
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FUEL HANDLING Mixing ratio Fuel 1:50 (2%) for all engines. Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always be run using a mixture of gasoline and Gasoline, litre Two-stroke oil, litre two-stroke oil. It is important to accurately measure the 2% (1:50) amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, 5 0,10 even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of 10 0,20 the mixture. 15 0,30 WARNING! Alway
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FUEL HANDLING • In temperatures below 32°F (0°C) some oils become Fuel safety too viscous. This can overload the oil pump and result • Never refuel the machine while the engine is running. in damage to the oil pump components. • Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling • Contact your service agent when choosing chain oil. or mixing fuel (gasoline and 2-stroke oil). • Move the machine at least 10 ft (3 m) from the Fueling refuelling point before starting it. WARNING! Taking th
