Table Of Contents; Contents - Husqvarna 455 Rancher Operator's Manual

Contents

KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine: ...................................... 2
Symbols in the operator's manual: ........................ 3
CONTENTS
Contents ............................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer! ..................................................... 5
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw? ........................... 6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw .............................. 7
For Canada: .......................................................... 7
Important .............................................................. 8
Always use common sense .................................. 8
Personal protective equipment ............................. 8
Machine's safety equipment ................................. 9
Cutting equipment ................................................. 12
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain ....................................... 19
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel ....................................................................... 21
Fueling .................................................................. 22
Fuel safety ............................................................ 22
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping ............................................ 23
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use: ............................................................ 25
General working instructions ................................ 25
How to avoid kickback ........................................... 31
MAINTENANCE
General ................................................................. 33
Carburetor adjustment .......................................... 33
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment .................................................. 33
Muffler ................................................................... 35
Starter ................................................................... 36
Air filter .................................................................. 37
Spark plug ............................................................. 37
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket ............................. 37
Needle bearing lubrication .................................... 38
Adjustment of the oil pump. ................................... 38
Cooling system ..................................................... 38
"Air Injection" centrifugal cleaning ......................... 38
Winter use ............................................................. 38
Maintenance schedule .......................................... 40
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data ....................................................... 41
Saw chain filing and file gauges ........................... 44
4 - English
CONTENTS
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 45
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users ................ 47