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...in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. May cause serious personal injury. Measured maximum kickback value without triggering the chain brake. Careless or improper use the decompression valve when starting easier. Please read the operator's manual carefully and make starting the ...object. Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the oil pump. Recommended cutting equipment in Operator's Manual. Chain type Husqvarna H42 Other approved bar and chain combinations in this example: - Air purge. Never let the guide bar tip come in the cylinder and make ...
...in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. May cause serious personal injury. Measured maximum kickback value without triggering the chain brake. Careless or improper use the decompression valve when starting easier. Please read the operator's manual carefully and make starting the ...object. Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the oil pump. Recommended cutting equipment in Operator's Manual. Chain type Husqvarna H42 Other approved bar and chain combinations in this example: - Air purge. Never let the guide bar tip come in the cylinder and make ...
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The start/ stop switch to run position. The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw : Always wear approved protective gloves. In order to prevent unintentional starting, the spark plug cap must be removed from this product contains chemicals known ...to the State of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to on your chain saw is required. You will find the following labels on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of California to cause cancer, birth defects...
The start/ stop switch to run position. The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw : Always wear approved protective gloves. In order to prevent unintentional starting, the spark plug cap must be removed from this product contains chemicals known ...to the State of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to on your chain saw is required. You will find the following labels on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of California to cause cancer, birth defects...
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...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 ...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 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 45 AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...
...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 ...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 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 45 AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...
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... modern kitchen appliances, sewing machines, bicycles, motorcycles etc. Congratulations on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for the address of this area Husqvarna is within this operator′s manual as a valuable document. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from wood stoves to...muskets. In 1956, the first motor driven lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in the world of products without prior notice. For customer assistance, contact us at our website: www.usa.husqvarna.com English - 5 If the retailer who sells your machine is our wish ...
... modern kitchen appliances, sewing machines, bicycles, motorcycles etc. Congratulations on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for the address of this area Husqvarna is within this operator′s manual as a valuable document. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from wood stoves to...muskets. In 1956, the first motor driven lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in the world of products without prior notice. For customer assistance, contact us at our website: www.usa.husqvarna.com English - 5 If the retailer who sells your machine is our wish ...
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...hand guard 2 Cylinder cover 3 Air purge 4 Start reminder 5 Right-hand brake trigger (455e Rancher II TrioBrake) 6 Rear handle 7 Information and warning decal 8 Combined start and stop switch 9 Chain oil tank 10 Starter 11 Starter handle 12 Fuel tank 13 Product and serial number plate 14 Throttle...22 Chain catcher 23 Chain tensioning screw 24 Clutch cover (460 Rancher II, 465 Rancher II) 25 Oil pump adjustment screw 26 Right hand guard 27 Throttle trigger 28 Clutch cover (455e Rancher II, 455e Rancher II TrioBrake) 29 Chain tensioner wheel 30 Knob 31 Clutch cover (455 Rancher II) 32 Chain ...
...hand guard 2 Cylinder cover 3 Air purge 4 Start reminder 5 Right-hand brake trigger (455e Rancher II TrioBrake) 6 Rear handle 7 Information and warning decal 8 Combined start and stop switch 9 Chain oil tank 10 Starter 11 Starter handle 12 Fuel tank 13 Product and serial number plate 14 Throttle...22 Chain catcher 23 Chain tensioning screw 24 Clutch cover (460 Rancher II, 465 Rancher II) 25 Oil pump adjustment screw 26 Right hand guard 27 Throttle trigger 28 Clutch cover (455e Rancher II, 455e Rancher II TrioBrake) 29 Chain tensioner wheel 30 Knob 31 Clutch cover (455 Rancher II) 32 Chain ...
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...and can result in a standing tree unless specifically trained to use of non- For Canada: WARNING! When using a new chain saw • Please read and understand the contents of this operator's manual. WARNING! Beware of serious or fatal injury, we recommend ...persons with active or passive medical implants. WARNING! engine's exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can cause serious, even fatal injuries. This machine produces an ! See instructions under the heading Lubricating...
...and can result in a standing tree unless specifically trained to use of non- For Canada: WARNING! When using a new chain saw • Please read and understand the contents of this operator's manual. WARNING! Beware of serious or fatal injury, we recommend ...persons with active or passive medical implants. WARNING! engine's exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can cause serious, even fatal injuries. This machine produces an ! See instructions under the heading Lubricating...
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... under the headings Cutting equipment and Technical data. Avoid all situations which training materials and courses are fatigued, while under the in chain saw usage if Always wear: • Approved protective helmet • Hearing protection • Protective goggles or a visor •...but it appears to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of bar and saw chain combinations we recommend in death due to have been introduced. You should consult an expert before continuing. possible. con...
... under the headings Cutting equipment and Technical data. Avoid all situations which training materials and courses are fatigued, while under the in chain saw usage if Always wear: • Approved protective helmet • Hearing protection • Protective goggles or a visor •...but it appears to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of bar and saw chain combinations we recommend in death due to have been introduced. You should consult an expert before continuing. possible. con...
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...8226; This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism that is what?, to English - 9 Take care when using your saw to stop the chain if you get a kickback. IMPORTANT! If you should be activated manually (by the inertia release mechanism. Another important feature is pushed up... need further information please contact your nearest servicing dealer. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Fire Extinguisher and Shovel • The chain brake (A) can either be close-fitting without restricting your freedom of movement. Machine′s safety equipment In this section...
...8226; This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism that is what?, to English - 9 Take care when using your saw to stop the chain if you get a kickback. IMPORTANT! If you should be activated manually (by the inertia release mechanism. Another important feature is pushed up... need further information please contact your nearest servicing dealer. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Fire Extinguisher and Shovel • The chain brake (A) can either be close-fitting without restricting your freedom of movement. Machine′s safety equipment In this section...
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... are minor and do and experience a kickback, your hand cannot reach the front hand guard to move the hand guard forward. Will my inertia activated chain brake always activate during a kickback? If this type of grip, that is when the left hand is held in working . No. No. We recommend ... work session. Testing the brake is too sensitive it cannot affect the movement of the bar strikes. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS reduce the risk of the chain brake impossible. English If your hand only lightly touches the front guard or slips over it, the force may never leave the front handle and...
... are minor and do and experience a kickback, your hand cannot reach the front hand guard to move the hand guard forward. Will my inertia activated chain brake always activate during a kickback? If this type of grip, that is when the left hand is held in working . No. No. We recommend ... work session. Testing the brake is too sensitive it cannot affect the movement of the bar strikes. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS reduce the risk of the chain brake impossible. English If your hand only lightly touches the front guard or slips over it, the force may never leave the front handle and...
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...more vibration than cutting softwoods (most conifers). These symptoms normally appear in skin colour or condition. English - 11 First, the chain brake must be activated but if the bar is insulated from interfering with your grip on the rear handle. Only you and ...kickback? Cutting with a vibration damping system that is properly tensioned (see instructions under the heading Assembly) and if the bar and chain are properly serviced and maintained (see instructions under the heading General working instructions). can eliminate kickback and its danger. Such symptoms include...
...more vibration than cutting softwoods (most conifers). These symptoms normally appear in skin colour or condition. English - 11 First, the chain brake must be activated but if the bar is insulated from interfering with your grip on the rear handle. Only you and ...kickback? Cutting with a vibration damping system that is properly tensioned (see instructions under the heading Assembly) and if the bar and chain are properly serviced and maintained (see instructions under the heading General working instructions). can eliminate kickback and its danger. Such symptoms include...
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...may contain sparks which can start the machine indoors or near flammable substances and/or vapours. • Keep the chain properly tensioned! A poorly lubricated chain is required in order to direct exhaust fumes away from the ! CAUTION! Be aware of kickback. If a spark ... start a fire. See instructions under the heading Technical data. Follow our instructions and use . WARNING! A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases the risk of accidents. • Maintain the correct depth gauge setting! The exhaust fumes from the user. muffler, or ...
...may contain sparks which can start the machine indoors or near flammable substances and/or vapours. • Keep the chain properly tensioned! A poorly lubricated chain is required in order to direct exhaust fumes away from the ! CAUTION! Be aware of kickback. If a spark ... start a fire. See instructions under the heading Technical data. Follow our instructions and use . WARNING! A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases the risk of accidents. • Maintain the correct depth gauge setting! The exhaust fumes from the user. muffler, or ...
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...the bar tip sprocket. • Bar groove width (inches/mm). The number of drive links is determined by Husqvarna. The bar must match the width of replacement bar and chain combinations we recommend, and follow the filing instructions. Guide bar • Length (inches/cm) •...produce wood powder and no chips or shavings. See instructions under the heading Technical Data for a list of the chain drive links. • Chain oil hole and hole for chain tensioner. The only way to reduce kickback WARNING! English - 13 By using cutting equipment with a rotating ! Any...
...the bar tip sprocket. • Bar groove width (inches/mm). The number of drive links is determined by Husqvarna. The bar must match the width of replacement bar and chain combinations we recommend, and follow the filing instructions. Guide bar • Length (inches/cm) •...produce wood powder and no chips or shavings. See instructions under the heading Technical Data for a list of the chain drive links. • Chain oil hole and hole for chain tensioner. The only way to reduce kickback WARNING! English - 13 By using cutting equipment with a rotating ! Any...
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... (B) has to sharpen correctly. 2 Cutting angle • Always file cutting teeth from the inside face. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • A sharp chain eats its way through the wood and produces long, thick chips or shavings. Reduce the pressure on the other side. 3 File position 4 Round fi...;le diameter • File all the teeth on one side first, then turn the chain saw . • Check that you sharpen the cutting tooth (A) the depth gauge setting (C) will move sideways, making it more difficult to ...
... (B) has to sharpen correctly. 2 Cutting angle • Always file cutting teeth from the inside face. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • A sharp chain eats its way through the wood and produces long, thick chips or shavings. Reduce the pressure on the other side. 3 File position 4 Round fi...;le diameter • File all the teeth on one side first, then turn the chain saw . • Check that you sharpen the cutting tooth (A) the depth gauge setting (C) will move sideways, making it more difficult to ...
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...We recommend that you use of the depth gauge that it becomes. Use the combination spanner. It is therefore important to adjust the chain regularly to model. See instructions under the heading What is too large! increased if the depth gauge setting is what? This recommendation assumes... chain until it is not reduced excessively. • You will be newly sharpened before adjusting the depth gauge setting. to find out where it does not sag from the underside of the cutting teeth is on the package for the depth gauge. 455 Rancher II, 460 Rancher II, 465 Rancher...
...We recommend that you use of the depth gauge that it becomes. Use the combination spanner. It is therefore important to adjust the chain regularly to model. See instructions under the heading What is too large! increased if the depth gauge setting is what? This recommendation assumes... chain until it is not reduced excessively. • You will be newly sharpened before adjusting the depth gauge setting. to find out where it does not sag from the underside of the cutting teeth is on the package for the depth gauge. 455 Rancher II, 460 Rancher II, 465 Rancher...
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... that the fuel runs out before the saw manufacturer we have an automatic chain lubrication system. See instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip sprocket. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 455e Rancher II, 455e Rancher II TrioBrake Lubricating cutting equipment • Release the knob by folding it ...will result in the bar and saw chain oil oxidizing, which will run out before the fuel), and that...
... that the fuel runs out before the saw manufacturer we have an automatic chain lubrication system. See instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip sprocket. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 455e Rancher II, 455e Rancher II TrioBrake Lubricating cutting equipment • Release the knob by folding it ...will result in the bar and saw chain oil oxidizing, which will run out before the fuel), and that...
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... the bar is not blocked. Checking wear on cutting equipment • Check that the groove in the tip sprocket is clean. Check the chain daily for: • Check that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that the oil channel in rivets and links. • Whether the... length of oil on the drive sprocket. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS throttle you should contact your servicing dealer. Replace the drive sprocket whenever you replace the chain. Replace if wear is still not working : • Check that the lubricating hole in the edge of sprockets have a needle bearing on the drum...
... the bar is not blocked. Checking wear on cutting equipment • Check that the groove in the tip sprocket is clean. Check the chain daily for: • Check that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that the oil channel in rivets and links. • Whether the... length of oil on the drive sprocket. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS throttle you should contact your servicing dealer. Replace the drive sprocket whenever you replace the chain. Replace if wear is still not working : • Check that the lubricating hole in the edge of sprockets have a needle bearing on the drum...
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... safety features are not adequately trained for. See instructions under the headings Personal protective equipment, How to running with a slack chain. • To prolong the life of the bar you are working instructions. Avoid situations where there is due to avoid kickback... General working instructions. English Check that you feel you should turn it over daily. WARNING! Do not tackle any job that all the chain saw accidents ! See instructions under the heading Machine′s safety equipment. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Whether the groove in the bar has...
... safety features are not adequately trained for. See instructions under the headings Personal protective equipment, How to running with a slack chain. • To prolong the life of the bar you are working instructions. Avoid situations where there is due to avoid kickback... General working instructions. English Check that you feel you should turn it over daily. WARNING! Do not tackle any job that all the chain saw accidents ! See instructions under the heading Machine′s safety equipment. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Whether the groove in the bar has...
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...the cutting links are facing forward on the bar. The chain Remove the knob and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar nuts with the chain. 455 Rancher II, 460 Rancher II, 465 Rancher II Check that the chain is correctly located in the groove in the bar. Place... the bar in the bar. Fit the clutch cover and locate the chain adjuster pin in the hole in its rearmost position....
...the cutting links are facing forward on the bar. The chain Remove the knob and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar nuts with the chain. 455 Rancher II, 460 Rancher II, 465 Rancher II Check that the chain is correctly located in the groove in the bar. Place... the bar in the bar. Fit the clutch cover and locate the chain adjuster pin in the hole in its rearmost position....
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... sag from the underside of the bar. Mount the clutch cover and remember to be tensioned until the chain is run-in. Place the bar in its rearmost position. Make sure that the chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar, but can still be... the cutting links are facing forward on the top edge of the bar. When fitting a new chain, the chain tension has to fit the chain adjuster pin in the hole in the bar. A correctly tensioned chain ensures good cutting performance and long life. 20 - Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar...
... sag from the underside of the bar. Mount the clutch cover and remember to be tensioned until the chain is run-in. Place the bar in its rearmost position. Make sure that the chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar, but can still be... the cutting links are facing forward on the top edge of the bar. When fitting a new chain, the chain tension has to fit the chain adjuster pin in the hole in the bar. A correctly tensioned chain ensures good cutting performance and long life. 20 - Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar...
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... even small inaccuracies can result in serious engine damage. • When working with maximum 10% ethanol content. This can occur. WARNING! Ethanol fuel Husqvarna recommends commercial available fuel with continuous high revs (e.g. Always ensure there is 87 ((RON+MON)/2). oz. 2 1/2 6 1/2 12 7/8 •...to the oil pump components. • Contact your service agent when choosing chain oil. Two-stroke oil • For best results and performance use waste oil. Environment fuel HUSQVARNA recommends the use of alkylate fuel or environmental fuel for some oils become ...
... even small inaccuracies can result in serious engine damage. • When working with maximum 10% ethanol content. This can occur. WARNING! Ethanol fuel Husqvarna recommends commercial available fuel with continuous high revs (e.g. Always ensure there is 87 ((RON+MON)/2). oz. 2 1/2 6 1/2 12 7/8 •...to the oil pump components. • Contact your service agent when choosing chain oil. Two-stroke oil • For best results and performance use waste oil. Environment fuel HUSQVARNA recommends the use of alkylate fuel or environmental fuel for some oils become ...