Husqvarna 455 - User Manual

Chain catcherThe chain catcher catches the saw chain if it breaks or comes loose. Correct saw chain tension and correctly applied maintenance on the saw chain and guide bar, decrease the risk of accidents. Right hand guardThe right hand guard is a protection for your hand on the rear handle. The rig...

Assembly Introduction WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you assemble the product. To assemble the guide bar and saw chain (455 Rancher, 460 Rancher) 1. Move the front hand guard rearward to disengage the chain brake. 2. Remove the bar nuts and the clutch cover. Note: If the clut...

5. Make sure that the edges of the cutters point forward on the top edge of the guide bar. 6. Align the hole in the guide bar with the chain adjuster pin and install the clutch cover. 7. Tighten the bar nuts finger tight.8. Tighten the saw chain. Refer to To adjust the tension of the saw chain (455e...

• Use a chain oil with correct viscosity range that agrees with the air temperature. CAUTION: If the oil is too thin, it runs out before the fuel. In temperatures below 0°C/32°F some chain oils become too thick, which can cause damage to the oil pump components. • Use the recommended cutting equipme...

To start the product To prepare to start with a cold engine WARNING: The chain brake must be engaged when the product is started to decrease the risk of injury. 1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the chain brake. 2. Pull the choke control (A) out to set it in choke position. 3. Push the ...

To use the cutting technique WARNING: Use full throttle when you cut and decrease to idle speed after each cut. CAUTION: Engine damage can occur if the engine runs for too long at full throttle without load. 1. Put the trunk on a saw horse or runners. WARNING: Do not cut trunks in a pile. That incre...

2. Cut through the remaining part of the trunk on the push stroke to complete the cut. 1. 2. WARNING: Stop the engine if the saw chain gets caught in the trunk. Use a lever to open up the kerf and remove the product. Do not try to pull the product out by hand. This can result in injury when the prod...

a) Select the applicable cutting technique for the tension in the branch. WARNING: If you are not sure about how to cut the branch, speak to a professional chainsaw operator before you continue. Refer to To cut trees and branches that are in tension on page 20 for instructions on how to cut branches...

To use the safe corner methodThe felling cut must be made slightly above the directional cut. WARNING: Be careful when you cut with the guide bar tip. Start to cut with the lower section of the guide bar tip as you make a bore cut into the trunk. 1. If the usable cutting length is longer than the tr...

The safest procedure is to use one of the following winches:• Tractor-mounted • Portable To cut trees and branches that are in tension 1. Figure out which side of the tree or branch that is in tension. 2. Figure out where the point of maximum tension is. 3. Examine which is the safest procedure to r...

1. If the temperature is 0˚C/32˚F or colder, carefully remove the plug in the cylinder cover. 2. If the temperature is -5˚C/23˚F or colder, assemble the winter cover on the starter housing. CAUTION: Remove the winter cover if the temperature increases above -5°C/23°F. Assemble the plug in the cylind...

Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Turn the guide bar, do a check of the lubrication hole and clean the groove in the guide bar. Refer to To do a check of the guide bar on page 32. Clean the carburetor area. Do a check of all cables and connec- tions. Make sure that the guide b...

To do a check of the right hand guard • Make sure that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no defects, such as cracks. To do a check of the vibration damping system 1. Make sure that there are no cracks or deformation on the vibration damping units. 2. Make sure that the vibration...

fumes from your product. You can only turn the adjustment screws maximum ½ turn. 1/2 1/2 H L Basic adjustments and run-in The basic carburetor adjustments are done at the factory. For the recommended idle speed, refer to Technical data on page 35. CAUTION: Do not operate the product at too high spee...

3. Attach the air filter and make sure that the air filter seals tightly against the filter holder. Note: Because of different work conditions, weather or season, your product can be used with different types of air filter. Speak to your servicing dealer for more information. To do a check of the sp...

Note: Refer to Accessories on page 36 for information about which file and gauge that Husqvarna recommends for your saw chain. 2. Apply the file gauge correctly on to the cutter. Refer to the instruction supplied with the file gauge. 3. Move the file from the inner side of the cutting teeth and out....

1. Turn the adjustment screw for the oil pump. Use a screwdriver or combination wrench.a) Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to decrease the chain oil flow. b) Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise to increase the chain oil flow. Recommended settings for the oil pump • Guide bar length 13-15 i...

Troubleshooting The engine does not start Product part to examine Possible cause Action Starter pawls The starter pawls are blocked. Adjust or replace the starter pawls. Clean around the pawls. Speak to an approved service work- shop. Fuel tank Incorrect fuel type. Drain the fuel tank and fill with ...

Transportation and storage Transportation and storage • For storage and transportation of the product and fuel, make sure that there are no leaks or fumes. Sparks or open flames, for example from electrical devices or boilers, can start a fire. • Always use approved containers for storage and transp...

Husqvarna 455 Rancher Husqvarna 455e Rancher Husqvarna 460 Rancher Noise emissions 2 Sound power level, meas- ured dB(A) 112 112 112 Sound power level, guaran- teed L WA dB(A) 114 114 114 Sound levels 3 Equivalent sound pressure level at the operator’s ear, dB(A) 104 104 104 Equivalent vibration lev...

EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of conformity Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chainsaws for forest service Husqvarna 455 Rancher, 455e Rancher, 460 Rancher from 2016’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clear...