Husqvarna 1153137-95 - Manual

GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS English – 7 1153137-95 Rev .2 2009-12-29 Bef ore using a new chain saw • Please read this manual carefully. • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted. See instructions under the heading Assembly. • Refuel and start the chain saw. See the instruct...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 – English 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 possible. Your dealer, forestry school or your library can provide information about which training materials and courses are available. Work is constantly in progress to improve the design and technology - improvements that increase...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 – English 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback? No. It takes a certain force to move the hand guard forward. If your hand only lightly touches the front guard or slips over it, the force may not be enough to trigger ...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 11 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 Stop switch Use the stop switch to switch off the engine. Muffler The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of fir...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 14 – English 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 recommendation assumes that the length of the cutting teeth is not reduced excessively. • You will need a flat file and a depth gauge tool. We recommend that you use our depth gauge tool to acheive the correct depth gauge setting an...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 15 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 • Tighten the bar clutch by turning the knob clockwise. • Fold the knob back in to lock the tensioning. Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oil Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain its flow charact...

ASSEMBLY English – 17 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 Fitting the bar and chain 455 Rancher, 460 Rancher Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. Remove the bar nuts and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Take off the transportatio...

FUEL HANDLING English – 19 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 Fuel Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always be run using a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained...

FUEL HANDLING 20 – English 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 • In temperatures below 32 ° F (0 ° C) some oils become too viscous. This can overload the oil pump and result in damage to the oil pump components. • Contact your service agent when choosing chain oil. Fueling Clean the area around the fuel cap...

STARTING AND STOPPING English – 21 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 Starting and stopping Starting: The chain brake should be activated when starting the chain saw. Activate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard forwards. Cold engine Stopswitch; choke (A): Set the choke control in the choke pos...

STARTING AND STOPPING 22 – English 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 As the chain brake is still engaged the speed of the engine must be set to idling as soon as possible, this is achieved by disengaging the throttle lock. Disengagement is done by gently touching on the throttle trigger. This prevents unn...

WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 23 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 Before use: 1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not damaged. 2 Check that the rear right hand guard is not damaged. 3 Check that the throttle lockout works correctly and is not damaged. 4 Check that the stop switch works cor...

WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 25 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 user. If the saw chain is jamming, the saw may be pushed back at you. 8 Unless the user resists this pushing force there is a risk that the chain saw will move so far backwards that only the kickback zone of the bar is in contact with the t...

WORKING TECHNIQUES 26 – English 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 Limbing When limbing thick branches you should use the same approach as for cutting. Cut difficult branches piece by piece. Cutting If you have a pile of logs, each log you attempt to cut should be removed from the pile, placed on a saw hor...

WORKING TECHNIQUES 28 – English 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 The directional cuts should run 1/4 of the diameter through the trunk and the angle between the top cut and bottom cut should be 45 ° . The line where the two cuts meet is called the directional cut line. This line should be perfectly horiz...

WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 29 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 • Portable Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Preparations: Work out which side is in tension and where the point of maximum tension is (i.e. where it would break if it was bent even more). Decide which is the safest way to rele...

MAINTENANCE English – 31 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 General The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorized service workshop. Carburetor adjustment Due to existing environmental and emissions legislatio...

MAINTENANCE 32 – English 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 CAUTION! If the high speed jet is screwed in too far, it may damage the piston/cylinder. When test run at the factory, the high speed jet is set so that the engine satisfies the applicable legal requirements at the same time as achieving maximum p...

MAINTENANCE 34 – English 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 Vibration damping system Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation. Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached to the engine unit and handle unit. Stop switch Start the engine and make sure the engine s...

MAINTENANCE English – 35 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 recoil spring by letting the pulley rotate slowly backwards. • Undo the screw in the centre of the pulley and remove the pulley. Insert and fasten a new starter cord to the pulley. Wind approx. 3 turns of the starter cord onto the pulley. Connect ...

MAINTENANCE 36 – English 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by:• Incorrect carburetor adjustment. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type of oil). • A dirty air filter. These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes, which may res...

MAINTENANCE English – 37 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 5 Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the cylinder). Clean the cooling system with a brush once a week, more often in demanding conditions. A dirty or blocked cooling system results in the machine overheating which causes damage to the piston an...

38 – English MAINTENANCE 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Clean the outside of the ma...

English – 39 TECHNICAL DATA 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 Technical data 455e Rancher 455 Rancher 460 Rancher Motor Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 3 3,38/55,5 3,38/55,5 3,68/60,3 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,85/47 1,85/47 1,93/49 Stroke, inch/mm 1,26/32 1,26/32 1,26/32 Idle speed, rpm 2700 2700 2700 Powe...

40 – English TECHNICAL DATA 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for the Husqvarna chain saw model 455 Rancher, 455e Rancher and 460 Rancher. The combinations of power head, bar and chain have...

FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT English – 41 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 2009 a...

FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 42 – English 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION-RELATED PARTS Any Husqvarna Forest & Garden approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts, wil...

AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 43 1153137-95 Rev.2 2009-12-29 Safety precautions for chain saw users (ANSI B175.1-2000 Annex C) Kickback safety precautions With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to acci...

1153137-95 ´®z+U-o¶5r¨ ´®z+U-o¶5r¨ 2009-12-29 Original instructions The engine exhaust from this product contains chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.