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Operator’s manual (EPA III)
Manuel d’utilisation (EPA III)
Manual de instrucciones (EPA III)
455e Rancher
455 Rancher 460 Rancher
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Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
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F Fr re en nc ch h ( (4 45 5- -8 89 9) )
Lire attentivement et bien assimiler le manuel d’utilisation avant d’uti
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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:
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KEY TO SYMBOLS You will find the following labels on your chain saw: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Canada The engine exhaust from this product contains chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. EPA III The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number
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CONTENTS FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY Contents STATEMENT KEY TO SYMBOLS YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 43 Symbols on the machine: ...................................... 2 AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY Symbols in the operator’s manual: ........................ 2 PRECAUTIONS CONTENTS Safety precautions for chain saw users ................ 44 Contents ............................................................... 4 INTRODUCTION D
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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 and The machine is only designed for cutting wood. adjusted. See instructions under the heading Assembly. You should only use the saw with the bar and chain combinations we recommend in the chapter Technical • Refuel and start the chain saw. See the instructions data. under the headings Fuel Handling a
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS provide information about which training materials and • Fire Extinguisher and Shovel courses are available. Generally clothes should be close-fitting without restricting your freedom of movement. 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. Work is constantly in progress to improve the design and Machine′ ′′′s safety equipment techno
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually • To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard (by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia backwards, towards the front handle. release mechanism. • The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is pushed forwards. • Kickback can be very sudden and violent. Most kickbacks are minor and do not always activate the • This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism chain brake. If this happen
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS of the front hand guard, the chain brake can only be Throttle lockout activated by the inertia action. The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control. When you press the lock (A) (i.e. when you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B). When you release the handle the throttle control and the throttle lockout both move back to their original positions. This arrangement means that the throttle control is au
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS chain saw, including the cutting equipment, is insulated CAUTION! The muffler gets very hot during and after from the handles by vibration damping units. use. This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when working near flammable substances and/or vapours. WARNING! Never use a saw without a muffler, or with a damaged muffler. A ! Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more damaged muffler may substantially vibration than cuttin
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and • Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket (T). properly maintained! A poorly lubricated chain is more likely to break and lead to increased wear on the bar, chain and drive sprocket. • Chain pitch (inches). The spacing between the drive links of the chain must match the spacing of the teeth on the bar tip sprocket and drive sprocket. Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback • Number of drive links. The number of driv
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS gauge. This will help you obtain the maximum kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting reduction and cutting performance from your chain. depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use a blunt chain. When the chain is blunt you have to exert more pressure to force the bar through the wood and the chips will be very small. If the chain is very blunt it will produce wood powder and no chips See instructions under the heading Tech
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain • When you sharpen the cutting tooth (A) the depth gauge setting (C) will decrease. To maintain optimal cutting performance the depth gauge (B) has to be filed down to achieve the recommended depth gauge setting. See instructions under the heading Technical WARNING! A slack chain may jump off data to find the correct depth gauge setting for your the bar and cause serious or even fatal ! particul
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 455e Rancher Lubricating cutting equipment WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting equipment may cause the chain to snap, ! which could lead to serious, even fatal • Release the knob by folding it out. injuries. Chain oil Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain its flow characteristics regardless of whether it is warm summer or cold winter weather. As a chain saw manufacturer we have developed an optimal chain oil which has a vegetable
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS If the chain lubrication is not working: Checking wear on cutting equipment • Check that the oil channel in the bar is not obstructed. Clean if necessary. Check the chain daily for: • Check that the groove in the edge of the bar is clean. Clean if necessary. • Visible cracks in rivets and links. • Whether the chain is stiff. • Whether rivets and links are badly worn. Replace the saw chain if it exhibits any of the points above. We recommend you compare the existing
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily. WARNING! Most chain saw accidents happen when the chain touches the ! operator. Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading ”Personal protective equipment”. Do not tackle any job that you feel you are not adequately trained for. See instructions under the headings Personal protective equipment, How to avoid kickback, Cutting equipment and General working instructions. A
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ASSEMBLY should be tensioned until it does not sag from the Fitting the bar and chain underside of the bar. WARNING! Always wear gloves, when working with the chain. ! The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from 455 Rancher, 460 Rancher the underside of the bar, but can still be turned easily by Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by hand. Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar nuts with the moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. combination
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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 5 0,10 mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of 10 0,43/0,20 the mixture. 15 0,30 20 0,40 WAR
