Husqvarna 460 Rancher - User Manual

setting. Too large depth gauge setting increases the risk of kickback. • Make sure that the saw chain has the correct tension. If the saw chain is not tight against the guide bar, the saw chain can derail. An incorrect saw chain tension increases wear on the guide bar, saw chain and chain drive spro...

8. Tighten the saw chain. Refer to To adjust the tension of the saw chain (455 Rancher, 460 Rancher) on page 30 for instructions. 9. Tighten the bar nuts. Note: Some models have only 1 bar nut. To assemble the guide bar and saw chain (455e Rancher) 1. Move the front hand guard rearward to disengage ...

Fuel This product has a two-stroke engine. CAUTION: Incorrect type of fuel can result in engine damage. Use a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke oil. Premixed fuel • Use Husqvarna premixed alkylate fuel for best performance and extension of the engine life. This fuel contains less harmful chemicals ...

6. Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully.7. Clean fuel spillage on and around the product.8. Move the product 3 m/10 ft or more away from the refueling area and fuel source before you start the engine. Note: To see where the fuel tank is on your product, refer to Product overview on page 2. To do a ru...

Common questions about kickback • Will the hand always engage the chain brake during a kickback?No. It is necessary to use some force to push the front hand guard forward. If you do not use the force necessary, the chain brake will not be engaged. You must also hold the handles of the product stable...

To stop the product 1. Push the start/stop switch down to stop the engine. Pull stroke and push stroke You can cut through wood with the product in 2 different positions.• To cut on the pull stroke is when you cut with the bottom of the guide bar. The saw chain pulls through the tree when you cut. I...

1 2 3 1. Remove the limbs on the right side of the trunk. a) Keep the guide bar on the right side of the trunk and keep the body of the product against the trunk. b) Select the applicable cutting technique for the tension in the branch. WARNING: If you are not sure about how to cut the branch, speak...

1 2 2 1 3 To fell a tree Husqvarna recommends you to make the directional cuts and then use the safe corner method when you fell a tree. The safe corner method helps you to make a correct felling hinge and control the felling direction. WARNING: Do not fell trees with a diameter that is more than tw...

1. If the usable cutting length is longer than the tree diameter, do these steps (a-d).a) Make a bore cut straight into the trunk to complete the felling hinge width. b) Cut on the pull stroke until ⅓ of the trunk is left.c) Pull the guide bar 5-10 cm/2-4 in rearward.d) Cut through the remaining of ...

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 release the tension. Note: In some situations the only safe procedure is to use a winch an...

CAUTION: Remove the winter cover if the temperature increases above -5°C/23°F. Risk of too high engine temperature and damage to the engine. CAUTION: Remove the winter cover if the temperature increases above -5°C/23°F. Assemble the plug in the cylinder cover if the temperature increases above 0°C/3...

Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Do a check of the chain drive sprock- et. Refer to To do a check of the spur sprocket on page 32. Clean the air intake on the starter. Make sure that nuts and screws are tightened. Do a check of the stop switch. Refer to To do a check of the s...

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 damping units are correctly attached to the engine unit and handle unit. Refer to Product overview on page 2 for information about where ...

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 36. 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 37 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....

b) Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise to increase the chain oil flow. Recommended settings for the oil pump A B C • Guide bar length in/ cm: Position 1 (A)• Guide bar length in/ cm: Position 2 (B)• Guide bar length in/ cm: Position 3 (C) Air cleaning system AirInjection ™ is a centrifugal ai...

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, storage and disposal 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 ...

Husqvarna 455 Rancher Husqvarna 455e Rancher Husqvarna 460 Rancher Type of oil pump Automatic Automatic Automatic Weight Weight 2 , kg 6.0 6.0 6.0 Noise emissions 3 Sound power level, meas- ured dB(A) 114 114 113 Sound power level, guaran- teed L WA dB(A) 115 115 115 Sound levels 4 Equivalent sound ...

455 Rancher, 455e Rancher Guide bar Saw chain Length, in/cm Pitch, in Gauge, in/mm Max. nose ra- dius Type Length, drive links (no.) Low kickback 15/38 0.325 0.058/1.5 11T Husqvarna S35G 64 Yes 16/40 66 18/45 72 20/50 80 The usable cutting length is usually 1 in less than the nominal guide bar lengt...

Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of conformity We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare on our sole responsibility that the product: Description Chainsaw for forest service Brand Husqvarna Type / Model 455 Rancher, 455e Rancher, 460 Rancher Identification Se...

UK Declaration of conformity We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare on our sole responsibility that the product: Description Chainsaw for forest service Brand Husqvarna Type / Model 455 Rancher, 455e Rancher, 460 Rancher Identification Serial numbers dating from 2...