Husqvarna 455e Rancher - Manual (Page 4)

CONTENTS
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Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine: ...................................... 2
Symbols in the operator’s manual: ........................ 2
CONTENTS
Contents ............................................................... 4
INTR ODUCTION
Dear customer! ..................................................... 5
WHA T IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain sa w? ........................... 6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS
Bef ore using a new chain saw .............................. 7
Important .............................................................. 7
Always use common sense .................................. 7
Personal protective equipment ............................. 8
Machine
′
s safety equipment ................................. 8
Cutting equipment ................................................. 11
ASSEMBL Y
Fitting the bar and chain ....................................... 18
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel ....................................................................... 20
Fueling .................................................................. 21
Fuel safety ............................................................ 21
ST ARTING AND STOPPING
Star ting and stopping ............................................ 22
W ORKING TECHNIQUES
Bef ore use: ............................................................ 24
General working instructions ................................ 24
How to avoid kickback ........................................... 31
MAINTENANCE
Gener al ................................................................. 32
Carburetor adjustment .......................................... 32
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 .................................... 37
Adjustment of the oil pump ................................... 38
Cooling system ..................................................... 38
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning ......................... 38
Winter use ............................................................. 38
Maintenance schedule .......................................... 40
TECHNICAL D ATA
T echnical data ....................................................... 41
Saw chain filing and file gauges ........................... 42
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTR OL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
Y OUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 43
AMERICAN ST ANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Saf ety precautions for chain saw users ................ 44