Husqvarna Chainsaw 455e Rancher User Manual

Operator’s manual (EPA II)  
455e Rancher  
455 Rancher 460  
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you  
understand the instructions before using the machine.  
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CONTENTS  
Contents  
KEY TO SYMBOLS  
Symbols on the machine: ..............................................  
Symbols in the operator’s manual: ................................  
CONTENTS  
Contents .......................................................................  
INTRODUCTION  
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Dear customer! .............................................................  
WHAT IS WHAT?  
What is what on the chain saw? ...................................  
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Before using a new chain saw ......................................  
Important .......................................................................  
Always use common sense ..........................................  
Personal protective equipment ......................................  
Machines safety equipment .........................................  
Cutting equipment ......................................................... 10  
ASSEMBLY  
Fitting the bar and chain ............................................... 17  
FUEL HANDLING  
Fuel ............................................................................... 19  
Fueling .......................................................................... 20  
Fuel safety .................................................................... 20  
STARTING AND STOPPING  
Starting and stopping .................................................... 21  
WORKING TECHNIQUES  
Before use: .................................................................... 23  
General working instructions ........................................ 23  
How to avoid kickback ................................................... 30  
MAINTENANCE  
General ......................................................................... 31  
Carburetor adjustment .................................................. 31  
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety  
equipment ..................................................................... 32  
Muffler ........................................................................... 34  
Starter ........................................................................... 34  
Air filter .......................................................................... 35  
Spark plug ..................................................................... 36  
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket ..................................... 36  
Needle bearing lubrication ............................................ 36  
Adjustment of the oil pump ........................................... 36  
Cooling system ............................................................. 37  
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning ................................. 37  
Winter use ..................................................................... 37  
Maintenance schedule .................................................. 38  
TECHNICAL DATA  
Technical data ............................................................... 39  
Saw chain filing and file gauges .................................... 40  
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY  
STATEMENT  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ...... 41  
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Safety precautions for chain saw users ........................ 42  
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INTRODUCTION  
Dear customer!  
Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the  
Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production of muskets. The  
location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water-powered plant. During over  
300 years of continuous operation, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lot of different products, from wood stoves to modern  
kitchen appliances, sewing machines, bicycles, motorcycles etc. In 1956, the first motor driven lawn mowers appeared, followed  
by chain saws in 1959, and it is within this area Husqvarna is working today.  
Today Husqvarna is one of the leading manufacturers in the world of forest and garden products, with quality as our highest priority.  
We develop, manufacture and market high quality motor driven products for forestry and gardening as well as for building and  
construction industry.  
Your purchase gives you access to professional help with repairs and service whenever this may be necessary. If the retailer who  
sells your machine is not one of our authorized dealers, ask for the address of your nearest servicing dealer.  
It is our wish that you will be satisfied with your product and that it will be your companion for a long time. Think of this operators  
manual as a valuable document.By following itscontent (using, service, maintenance etc) the life span and the second-hand value  
of the machine can be extended. If you ever lend or sell this machine, make sure that the borrower or buyer gets the operators  
manual, so they will also know how to properly maintain and use it.  
Thank you for using a Husqvarna product.  
Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and  
appearance of products without prior notice.  
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WHAT IS WHAT?  
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What is what on the chain saw?  
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Cylinder cover  
17 Chain  
18 Bar  
Starter handle  
Air purge  
19 Bumper spike  
Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.)  
Rear handle  
20 Chain tensioning screw  
21 Chain catcher  
Choke control/Start throttle lock  
Fuel tank  
22 Oil pump adjustment screw  
23 Clutch cover  
Adjuster screws carburetor  
Starter  
24 Right hand guard  
25 Throttle control  
10 Chain oil tank  
11 Throttle lockout  
12 Decompression valve  
13 Front handle  
26 Operator’s manual (EPA)  
27 Combination spanner  
28 Bar guard  
29 Information and warning decal  
14 Front hand guard  
15 Muffler  
30 Product and serial number plate  
31 Knob (455e Rancher)  
16 Bar tip sprocket  
32 Chain tensioner wheel (455e Rancher)  
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Before using a new chain saw  
Important  
Please read this manual carefully.  
IMPORTANT!  
Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and  
adjusted. See instructions under the heading Assembly.  
The machine is only designed for cutting wood.  
Refuel and start the chain saw. See the instructions under  
the headings Fuel Handling and Starting and Stopping.  
You should only use the saw with the bar and chain  
combinations we recommend in the chapter Technical data.  
Do not use the chain saw until sufficient chain oil has  
reached the chain. See instructions under the heading  
Lubricating cutting equipment.  
Never use the machine if you are fatigued, while under the  
influence of alcohol or drugs, medication or anything that  
could affect your vision, alertness, coordination or  
judgement.  
Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent  
hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing  
protection.  
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions  
under the heading Personal protective equipment.  
Do not modify this product or use it if it appears to have  
been modified by others.  
WARNING! Under no circumstances may the  
design of the machine be modified without  
the permission of the manufacturer. Always  
Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks,  
maintenance and service instructions described in this  
manual.Some maintenance and service measures must be  
carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See  
instructions under the heading Maintenance.  
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use genuine accessories. Non-authorized  
modifications and/or accessories can result  
in serious personal injury or the death of the  
operator or others.Your warranty may not  
cover damage or liability caused by the use  
of non-authorized accessories or  
Never use any accessories other than those recommended  
in this manual. See instructions under the headings Cutting  
equipment and Technical data.  
replacement parts.  
CAUTION! Always wear protective glasses or a face visor to  
reduce the risk of injury from thrown objects. A chain saw is  
capable of throwing objects, such as wood chips, small  
pieces of wood, etc, at great force.This can result in serious  
injury, especially to the eyes.  
WARNING! A chain saw is a dangerous tool  
if used carelessly or incorrectly and can  
cause serious, even fatal injuries. It is very  
important that you read and understand the  
contents of this operator’s manual.  
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WARNING! Running an engine in a confined  
or badly ventilated area can result in death  
due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide  
poisoning.  
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WARNING! The inside of the muffler contain  
chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid  
contact with these elements in the event of a  
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damaged muffler.  
WARNING! Faulty cutting equipment or the  
wrong combination of bar and saw chain  
increases the risk of kickback! Only use the  
bar/saw chain combinations we recommend,  
and follow the filing instructions. See  
instructions under the heading Technical  
data.  
!
WARNING! Long term inhalation of the  
engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and  
dust from sawdust can represent a health  
risk.  
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WARNING! The ignition system of this  
machine produces an electromagnetic field  
during operation.This field may under some  
Always use common sense  
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circumstances interfere with pacemakers.To  
reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we  
recommend persons with pacemakers to  
consult their physician and the pacemaker  
manufacturer before operating this machine.  
It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you can  
face when using a chain saw. Always exercise care and use  
your common sense. Avoid all situations which you consider  
to be beyond your capability. If you still feel uncertain about  
operating procedures after reading these instructions, you  
should consult an expert before continuing. Do not hesitate to  
contact your dealer or us if you have any questions about the  
use of the chain saw. We will willingly be of service and  
provide you with advice as well as help you to use your chain  
saw both efficiently and safely. Attend a training course in  
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
chain saw usage if possible.Your dealer, forestry school or  
your library can provide information about which training  
materials and courses are available.  
Fire Extinguisher and Shovel  
Generally clothes should be close-fitting without restricting  
your freedom of movement.  
IMPORTANT! Sparks can come from the muffler, the bar  
and chain or other sources. Always have fire extinguishing  
tools available if you should need them. Help prevent forest  
fires.  
Machine s safety equipment  
Work is constantly in progress to improve the design and  
technology - improvements that increase your safety and  
efficiency. Visit your dealer regularly to see whether you can  
benefit from new features that have been introduced.  
In this section the machine’s safety features and their function  
are explained. For inspection and maintenance see  
instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and  
servicing chain saw safety equipment. See instructions under  
the heading, What is what?, to find where these parts are  
located on your machine.  
Personal protective equipment  
The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of  
accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried  
out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out  
professionally. If you need further information please contact  
your nearest servicing dealer.  
WARNING! Most chain saw accidents  
happen when the chain touches the  
operator.You must use approved personal  
protective equipment whenever you use the  
machine. Personal protective equipment  
cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will  
reduce the degree of injury if an accident  
does happen. Ask your dealer for help in  
choosing the right equipment.  
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WARNING! Never use a machine with  
defective safety components. Safety  
equipment must be inspected and  
maintained. See instructions under the  
heading Checking, maintaining and  
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servicing chain saw safety equipment. If  
your machine does not pass all the checks,  
take the saw to a servicing dealer for repair.  
Chain brake and front hand guard  
Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is  
designed to stop the chain if you get a kickback. The chain  
brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only you can prevent  
them.  
Approved protective helmet  
Hearing protection  
Take care when using your saw and make sure the kickback  
zone of the bar never touches any object.  
Protective goggles or a visor  
Gloves with saw protection  
Trousers with saw protection  
Boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and non-slip sole  
Always have a first aid kit nearby.  
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The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by  
your left hand) or automatically by the inertia release  
mechanism.  
To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard  
backwards, towards the front handle.  
The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is  
pushed forwards.  
Kickback can be very sudden and violent. Most kickbacks  
are minor and do not always activate the chain brake. If  
this happens you should hold the chain saw firmly and not  
let go.  
This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism that  
tightens the brake band (C) around the engine drive  
system (D) (clutch drum).  
The way the chain brake is activated, either manually or  
automatically by the inertia release mechanism, depends  
on the force of the kickback and the position of the chain  
saw in relation to the object that the kickback zone of the  
bar strikes.  
The front hand guard is not designed solely to activate the  
chain brake. Another important feature is that it reduces  
the risk of the chain hitting your left hand if you lose grip of  
the front handle.  
If you get a violent kickback while the kickback zone of the  
bar is farthest away from you the chain brake is designed  
to be activated by the inertia in the kickback direction.  
The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is  
started to prevent the saw chain from rotating.  
If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of the  
bar is closer to you the chain brake is designed to be  
activated manually by the movement of your left hand.  
Use the chain brake as a ”parking brake” when starting  
and when moving over short distances, to reduce the risk  
of moving chain accidentally hitting your leg or anyone or  
anything close by.  
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In the felling position the left hand is in a position that  
Throttle lockout  
makes manual activation of the chain brake impossible.  
With this type of grip, that is when the left hand is placed  
so that it cannot affect the movement of the front hand  
guard, the chain brake can only be activated by the inertia  
action.  
The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental  
operation of the throttle control. When you press the lock (A)  
(i.e.when you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control  
(B). When you release the handle the throttle control and the  
throttle lockout both move back to their original positions.This  
arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically  
locked at the idle setting.  
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 the chain brake.You  
should also maintain a firm grip of the chain saw handles  
while working.If you do and experience a kickback, your hand  
may never leave the front handle and will not activate the  
chain brake, or the chain brake will only activate after the saw  
has swung around a considerable distance. In such  
instances, the chain brake might not have enough time to stop  
the saw chain before it touches you.  
Chain catcher  
The chain catcher is designed to catch the chain if it snaps or  
jumps off. This should not happen if the chain 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).  
There are also certain positions in which your hand cannot  
reach the front hand guard to activate the chain brake; for  
example, when the saw chain is held in felling position.  
Will my inetria activated chain brake  
always activate during kickback in the  
event of a kickback?  
No. First your brake must be in working order. Testing the  
brake is simple, see instructions under the heading Checking,  
maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment. We  
recommend you do before you begin each work session.  
Second the kickback must be strong enough to activate the  
chain brake.If the chain brake is too sensitive it would activate  
all the time which would be a nuisance.  
Right hand guard  
Apart from protecting your hand if the chain jumps or snaps,  
the right hand guard stops branches and twigs from  
interfering with your grip on the rear handle.  
Will my chain brake always protect me  
from injury in the event of a kickback?  
No. First, the chain brake must be in working order to provide  
the intended protection. Second, it must be activated during  
the kickback as described above to stop the saw chain.Third,  
the chain brake may be activated but if the bar is to close to  
you the brake might not have enough time to slow down and  
stop the chain before the chain saw hits you.  
Only you and proper working technique can eliminate  
kickback and its danger.  
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Vibration damping system  
Muffler  
Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system  
that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation  
easier.  
The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and  
to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.  
WARNING! The exhaust fumes from the  
engine are hot and may contain sparks  
which can start a fire. Never start the  
machine indoors or near combustible  
material!  
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The machines vibration damping system reduces the transfer  
of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and  
the machines handle unit. The body of the chain saw,  
including the cutting equipment, is insulated from the handles  
by vibration damping units.  
In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of fires.  
These areas are sometimes subject to government rules  
requiring among other things the muffler must be equipped  
with an approved type of spark arrestor mesh.  
CAUTION! The muffler gets very hot during and after use.  
This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire hazard,  
especially when working near flammable substances and/  
or vapours.  
Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more  
vibration than cutting softwoods (most conifers). Cutting with  
cutting equipment that is blunt or faulty (wrong type or badly  
sharpened) will increase the vibration level.  
WARNING! Never use a saw without a  
muffler, or with a damaged muffler. A  
damaged muffler may substantially increase  
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the noise level and the fire hazard. Keep fire  
fighting equipment handy. If a spark arrestor  
screen is required in your area, never use  
the saw without or with a broken spark  
arrestor screen.  
WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can  
lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage  
in people who have impaired circulation.  
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Contact your doctor if you experience  
symptoms of overexposure to vibration.  
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of  
feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of  
strength, changes in skin colour or  
condition.These symptoms normally appear  
in the fingers, hands or wrists.These  
symptoms may be increased in cold  
temperatures.  
Cutting equipment  
This section describes how to choose and maintain your  
cutting equipment in order to:  
Reduce the risk of kickback.  
Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping off  
the bar.  
Obtain optimal cutting performance.  
Extend the life of cutting equipment.  
Avoid increasing vibration levels.  
Stop switch  
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.  
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Chain  
General rules  
A chain is made up of a number of links, which are available  
in standard and low-kickback versions.  
Only use cutting equipment recommended by us!  
See instructions under the heading Technical data.  
IMPORTANT! No saw chain design eliminates the danger of  
kickback.  
Keep the chain’s cutting teeth properly sharpened!  
Follow our instructions and use the recommended file  
gauge. A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases  
the risk of accidents.  
WARNING! Any contact with a rotating saw  
chain can cause extremely serious injuries.  
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Some terms that describe the bar and chain  
To maintain the safety features of the cutting equipment, you  
should replace a worn or damaged bar or chain with a bar and  
chain combinations recommended by Husqvarna. See  
instructions under the heading Technical Data for a list of  
replacement bar and chain combinations we recommend.  
Maintain the correct depth gauge setting! Follow our  
instructions and use the recommended depth gauge  
clearance. Too large a clearance increases the risk of  
kickback.  
Bar  
Length (inches/cm)  
Keep the chain properly tensioned! If the chain is slack  
it is more likely to jump off and lead to increased wear on  
the bar, chain and drive sprocket.  
Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket (T).  
Chain pitch (inches).The spacing between the drive links  
of the chain must match the spacing of the teeth on the bar  
tip sprocket and drive sprocket.  
Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and properly  
maintained! A poorly lubricated chain is more likely to  
break and lead to increased wear on the bar, chain and  
drive sprocket.  
Number of drive links. The number of drive links is  
determined by the length of the bar, the chain pitch and  
the number of teeth on the bar tip sprocket.  
Cutting equipment designed to reduce  
kickback  
WARNING! Faulty cutting equipment or the  
wrong combination of bar and saw chain  
increases the risk of kickback! Only use the  
bar/saw chain combinations we recommend,  
and follow the filing instructions. See  
instructions under the heading Technical  
data.  
Bar groove width (inches/mm).The groove in the bar must  
match the width of the chain drive links.  
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The only way to avoid kickback is to make sure that the  
kickback zone of the bar never touches anything.  
Chain oil hole and hole for chain tensioner. The bar must  
be matched to the chain saw design.  
By using cutting equipment with ”built-in” kickback reduction  
and keeping the chain sharp and well-maintained you can  
reduce the effects of kickback.  
Bar  
The smaller the tip radius the lower the chance of kickback.  
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File position  
Chain  
Chain pitch (inches)  
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Round file diameter  
Drive link width (mm/inches)  
Number of drive links.  
It is very difficult to sharpen a chain correctly without the right  
equipment. We recommend that you use our file gauge. This  
will help you obtain the maximum kickback reduction and  
cutting performance from your chain.  
See instructions under the heading Technical data for  
information about sharpening your chain.  
Sharpening your chain and adjusting  
depth gauge setting  
WARNING! Departure from the sharpening  
instructions considerably increases the risk  
of kickback.  
General information on sharpening cutting teeth  
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Never use a blunt chain.When the chain is blunt you have  
to exert more pressure to force the bar through the wood  
and the chips will be very small. If the chain is very blunt it  
will produce wood powder and no chips or shavings.  
Sharpening cutting teeth  
A sharp chain eats its way through the wood and produces  
long, thick chips or shavings.  
To sharpen cutting teeth you will need a round file and a file  
gauge. See instructions under the heading Technical data for  
information on the size of file and gauge that are  
recommended for the chain fitted to your chain saw.  
The cutting part of the chain is called the cutter and  
consists of a cutting tooth (A) and the depth gauge (B).  
The cutters cutting depth is determined by the difference  
in height between the two (depth gauge setting).  
Check that the chain is correctly tensioned. A slack chain  
will move sideways, making it more difficult to sharpen  
correctly.  
When you sharpen a cutting tooth there are four important  
factors to remember.  
Always file cutting teeth from the inside face. Reduce the  
pressure on the return stroke.File all the teeth on one side  
first, then turn the chain saw and file the teeth on the other  
side.  
1
Filing angle  
2
Cutting angle  
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File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of  
the cutting teeth is reduced to 4 mm (0.16") the chain is  
worn out and should be replaced.  
Tensioning the chain  
WARNING! A slack chain may jump off the  
bar and cause serious or even fatal injury.  
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General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting  
The more you use a chain the longer it becomes. It is  
therefore important to adjust the chain regularly to take up the  
slack.  
When you sharpen the cutting tooth (A) the depth gauge  
setting (C) will decrease. To maintain optimal cutting  
performance the depth gauge (B) has to be filed down to  
achieve the recommended depth gauge setting. See  
instructions under the heading Technical data to find the  
correct depth gauge setting for your particular chain.  
Check the chain tension every time you refuel. NOTE! A new  
chain has a running-in period during which you should check  
the tension more frequently.  
Tension the chain as tightly as possible, but not so tight that  
you cannot pull it round freely by hand.  
WARNING! The risk of kickback is increased  
if the depth gauge setting is too large!  
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455 Rancher, 460  
Adjustment of depth gauge setting  
Loosen the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover/chain brake.  
Use the combination spanner. Then tighten the bar nuts  
by hand as tight as you can.  
The cutting teeth should be newly sharpened before  
adjusting the depth gauge setting. We recommend that  
you adjust the depth gauge setting every third time you  
sharpen the cutting teeth. NOTE! This recommendation  
assumes that the length of the cutting teeth is not reduced  
excessively.  
Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by tightening  
the chain tensioning screw using the combination  
spanner. Tighten the chain until it does not sag from the  
underside of the bar.  
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 and bevel for the depth  
gauge.  
Use the combination spanner to tighten the bar nuts while  
lifting the tip of the bar at the same time. Check that you  
can pull the chain round freely by hand and that it does not  
sag from the underside of the bar.  
Place the depth gauge tool over the chain. Detailed  
information regarding the use of the depth gauge tool, will  
be found on the package for the depth gauge tool. Use the  
flat file to file off the tip of the depth gauge that protrudes  
through the depth gauge tool. The depth gauge setting is  
correct when you no longer feel resistance as you draw  
the file along the depth gauge tool.  
The position of the chain tensioning screw on our chain saws  
varies from model to model. See instructions under the  
heading What is what? to find out where it is on your model.  
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455e Rancher  
Lubricating cutting equipment  
WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting  
equipment may cause the chain to snap,  
which could lead to serious, even fatal  
injuries.  
!
Release the knob by folding it out.  
Chain oil  
Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and  
also maintain its flow characteristics regardless of whether it  
is warm summer or cold winter weather.  
As a chain saw manufacturer we have developed an optimal  
chain oil which has a vegetable oil base. We recommend the  
use of our own oil for both maximum chain life and to minimise  
environmental damage. If our own chain oil is not available,  
standard chain oil is recommended.  
Turn the knob anti clockwise to loosen the bar cover.  
Never use waste oil! Using waste oil can be dangerous to  
you and damage the machine and environment.  
IMPORTANT! When using vegetable based saw chain oil,  
dismantle and clean the groove in the bar and saw chain  
before long-term storage. Otherwise there is a risk of the  
saw chain oil oxidizing, which will result in the saw chain  
becoming stiff and the bar tip sprocket jamming.  
Adjust the tension on the chain by turning the wheel down  
(+) for tighter tension and up (-) to loosen the tension.  
Filling with chain oil  
All our chain saws have an automatic chain lubrication  
system. On some models the oil flow is also adjustable.  
The saw chain oil tank and the fuel tank are designed so  
that the fuel runs out before the saw chain oil.  
However, this safety feature requires that you use the right  
sort of chain oil (if the oil is too thin it will run out before the  
fuel), and that you adjust the carburetor as recommended  
(a lean mixture may mean that the fuel lasts longer than  
the oil) and that you also use the recommended cutting  
equipment (a bar that is too long will use more chain oil).  
Tighten the bar clutch by turning the knob clockwise.  
Fold the knob back in to lock the tensioning.  
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Checking chain lubrication  
Chain drive sprocket  
Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See  
instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip  
sprocket.  
The clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive  
sprockets:  
Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about 20  
cm (8 inches) away. After 1 minute running at 3/4 throttle  
you should see a distinct line of oil on the light surface.  
A Spur sprocket (the chain sprocket is welded on the drum)  
B Rim sprocket (replaceable)  
Regularly check the degree of wear on the drive sprocket.  
Replace if wear is excessive. Replace the drive sprocket  
whenever you replace the chain.  
Needle bearing lubrication  
If the chain lubrication is not working:  
Check that the oil channel in the bar is not obstructed.  
Clean if necessary.  
Both versions of sprockets have a needle bearing on the drive  
shaft, which has to be greased regularly (once a week).  
CAUTION! Use only high quality bearing grease or engine oil.  
See instructions under the heading Maintenance, Needle  
bearing lubrication.  
Checking wear on cutting equipment  
Check that the groove in the edge of the bar is clean.  
Clean if necessary.  
Check the chain daily for:  
Check that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that the  
lubricating hole in the tip sprocket is not blocked. Clean  
and lubricate if necessary.  
Visible cracks in rivets and links.  
Whether the chain is stiff.  
Whether rivets and links are badly worn.  
Replace the saw chain if it exhibits any of the points above.  
We recommend you compare the existing chain with a new  
chain to decide how badly the existing chain is worn.  
When the length of the cutting teeth has worn down to only 4  
mm (0,16 inch) the chain must be replaced.  
If the chain lubrication system is still not working after carrying  
out the above checks and associated measures you should  
contact your servicing dealer.  
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Bar  
Check regularly:  
Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar. Remove  
these with a file if necessary.  
Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn.  
Replace the bar if necessary.  
Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn. If a  
hollow forms on the underside of the bar tip this is due to  
running with a slack chain.  
To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily.  
WARNING! Most chain saw accidents  
happen when the chain touches the  
operator.  
!
Wear personal protective equipment. See  
instructions under the heading Personal  
protective equipment.  
Do not tackle any job that you feel you are  
not adequately trained for. See instructions  
under the headings Personal protective  
equipment, How to avoid kickback, Cutting  
equipment and General working  
instructions.  
Avoid situations where there is a risk of  
kickback. See instructions under the  
heading Machine s safety equipment.  
Use the recommended protective equipment  
and check its condition. See instructions  
under the heading General working  
instructions.  
Check that all the chain saw safety features  
are working. See instructions under the  
headings General working instructions and  
General safety precautions.  
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ASSEMBLY  
The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the  
Fitting the bar and chain  
underside of the bar, but can still be turned easily by hand.  
Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar nuts with the  
combination spanner.  
WARNING! Always wear gloves, when  
working with the chain, in order to protect  
your hands from injury.  
!
455 Rancher, 460  
When fitting a new chain, the chain tension has to be checked  
frequently until the chain is run-in. Check the chain tension  
regularly. A correctly tensioned chain ensures good cutting  
performance and long life.  
Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by  
moving the front hand guard towards the front handle.  
455e 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 transportation ring (A).  
Remove the knob and remove the clutch cover (chain brake).  
Take off the transportation ring.  
Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the bar in its rearmost  
position. Place the chain over the drive sprocket locate it in  
the groove on the bar. Begin on the top edge of the bar.  
Make sure that the edges of the cutting links are facing  
forward on the top edge of the bar.  
Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the bar in its rearmost  
position. Place the chain over the drive sprocket locate it in  
the groove on the bar. Begin on the top edge of the bar.  
Fit the clutch cover and locate the chain adjuster pin in the  
hole in the bar. Check that the drive links of the chain fit  
correctly over the drive sprocket and that the chain is correctly  
located in the groove in the bar. Tighten the bar nuts finger  
tight.  
Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw  
clockwise using the combination spanner. The chain should  
be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the  
bar.  
Make sure that the edges of the cutting links are facing  
forward on the top edge of the bar.  
Fit the clutch cover and locate the chain adjuster pin in the  
hole in the bar. Check that the drive links of the chain fit  
correctly over the drive sprocket and that the chain is correctly  
located in the groove in the bar. Tighten the bar nuts finger  
tight.  
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ASSEMBLY  
Tension the chain by turning the wheel down (+). The chain  
should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside  
of the bar.  
The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the  
underside of the bar, but can still be turned easily by hand.  
Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar clutch by turning the  
knob clockwise.  
When fitting a new chain, the chain tension has to be checked  
frequently until the chain is run-in. Check the chain tension  
regularly. A correctly tensioned chain ensures good cutting  
performance and long life.  
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FUEL HANDLING  
Mixing ratio  
Fuel  
1:50 (2%) for all engines.  
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.  
When mixing small amounts of fuel, even small inaccuracies  
can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture.  
Gasoline, litre  
Two-stroke oil, litre  
2% (1:50)  
0,10  
5
10  
0,43/0,20  
0,30  
15  
WARNING! Always ensure there is adequate  
ventilation when handling fuel.  
20  
0,40  
US gallon  
US fl. oz.  
2 1/2  
!
1
2 1/2  
5
6 1/2  
Gasoline  
12 7/8  
Mixing  
Use good quality unleaded gasoline.  
CAUTION! Engines equipped with catalytic  
converters must be run on unleaded fuel mixtures.  
Leaded gasoline will destroy the catalytic converter and it  
will no longer serve its purpose. The green fuel cap on  
saws fitted with catalytic converters means that only  
unleaded gasoline can be used.  
The lowest recommended octane grade is 87  
((RON+MON)/2). If you run the engine on a lower octane  
grade than 87 so-called knocking can occur. This gives  
rise to a high engine temperature and increased bearing  
load, which can result in serious engine damage.  
When working with continuous high revs (e.g. limbing) a  
higher octane is recommended.  
Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container  
intended for fuel.  
Environment fuel  
Always start by filling half the amount of the gasoline to be  
used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the  
fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of gasoline.  
HUSQVARNA recommends the use of alkylate fuel or  
environmental fuel for four-stroke engines blended with two-  
stroke oil as set out below. Note that carburetor adjustment  
may be necessary when changing the type of fuel (see  
instructions under the heading Carburetor).  
Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the  
machine’s fuel tank.  
Do not mix more than one month’s supply of fuel at a time.  
Running-in  
If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank  
should be emptied and cleaned.  
Avoid running at a too high speed for extended periods during  
the first 10 hours.  
Chain oil  
Two-stroke oil  
We recommend the use of special oil (chain oil) with good  
adhesion characteristics.  
For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two-  
stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air-  
cooled two stroke-engines.  
Never use two-stroke oil intended for water-cooled  
engines, sometimes referred to as outboard oil (rated  
TCW).  
Never use oil intended for four-stroke engines.  
Never use waste oil. This results in damage to the oil  
pump, the bar and the chain.  
It is important to use oil of the right grade (suitable  
viscosity range) to suit the air temperature.  
In temperatures below 0°C (32°F) 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.  
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FUEL HANDLING  
Fueling  
Fuel safety  
Never refuel the machine while the engine is running.  
Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or  
mixing fuel (gasoline and 2-stroke oil).  
WARNING!Taking the following precautions,  
will lessen the risk of fire:  
Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point  
before starting it.  
!
Do not smoke and do not place any hot  
objects in the vicinity of fuel.  
Always stop the engine and let it cool for a  
few minutes before refuelling.  
When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so  
that any excess pressure is released gently.  
Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.  
Always move the machine away from the  
refuelling area before starting.  
Never start the machine:  
1
If you have spilt fuel or chain oil on the machine. Wipe off  
the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.  
Clean the area around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain  
oil tanks regularly. The fuel filter must be replaced at least  
once a year. Contamination in the tanks causes malfunction.  
Make sure the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container  
before refuelling.The capacities of the chain oil tank and fuel  
tank are carefully matched.You should therefore always fill  
the chain oil tank and fuel tank at the same time.  
2
3
If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change  
your clothes.Wash any part of your body that has come in  
contact with fuel. Use soap and water.  
If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks  
from the fuel cap and fuel lines.  
WARNING! Never use a machine with visible  
damage to the spark plug guard and ignition  
cable. A risk of sparking arises, which can  
cause a fire.  
!
Transport and storage  
Always store the chain saw and fuel so that there is no risk  
of leakages or fumes coming into contact with sparks or  
naked flames from electrical equipment, electric motors,  
relays/switches, boilers and the like.  
WARNING! Fuel and fuel vapor are highly  
flammable.Take care when handling fuel and  
chain oil. Be aware of the risks of fire,  
explosion and those associated with  
inhalation.  
!
Always store fuel in an approved container designed for  
that purpose.  
For longer periods of storage or for transport of the chain  
saw, the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied. Ask  
where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your  
local gas station.  
Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete  
service is carried out before long-term storage.  
The bar guard must always be fitted to the cutting  
attachment when the machine is being transported or in  
storage, in order to prevent accident contact with the  
sharp chain. Even a non-moving chain can cause serious  
cuts to yourself or persons you bump into with an exposed  
chain.  
Long-term storage  
Empty the fuel/oil tanks in a well ventilated area.Store the fuel  
in approved cans in a safe place. Fit the bar guard. Clean the  
machine. See instructions under the heading Maintenance  
schedule.  
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STARTING AND STOPPING  
Warm engine  
Starting and stopping  
Use the same procedure as for starting a cold engine but  
without setting the choke control in the choke position. The  
correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by moving the  
choke control to the choke position and then pushing it in  
again.  
WARNING! Note the following before  
starting:  
!
The chain brake must be engaged when the  
chain saw is started to reduce the chance of  
contact with the moving chain during  
starting.  
Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain  
and all covers are fitted correctly. Otherwise  
the clutch can come loose and cause  
personal injuries.  
Place the machine on firm ground. Make  
sure you have a secure footing and that the  
chain cannot touch anything.  
Starting  
Keep people and animals well away from the  
working area.  
Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain saw  
on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear  
handle. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull  
out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance (as the  
starter pawls engage) then pull firmly and rapidly.Never wrap  
the starter cord around your hand  
Cold engine  
Starting: The chain brake should be activated when starting  
the chain saw. Activate the chain brake by pushing the front  
hand guard forwards.  
Ignition; choke (A): Set the choke control in the choke  
position. This should automatically set the stop switch to the  
start position.  
Start throttle: The correct choke/start throttle setting is  
obtained by moving the control to the choke position.  
As the chain brake is still activated the engine must return to  
idling speed as soon as possible by disengaging the throttle  
latch in order to avoid unnecessery wear on the clutch  
assembly.  
Air purge (B): Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins  
to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled.  
B
A
Decompression valve (C): Press the valve to reduce the  
pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier.You should  
always use the decompression valve when starting the  
machine. Once the machine has started the valve will  
automatically return to its original setting.  
Push in the choke control as soon as the engine fire and make  
repeated starting attempts. Immediately press and release  
the throttle when the engine starts. That will disengage the  
throttle latch.  
C
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STARTING AND STOPPING  
CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do  
Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no  
not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended.  
This can damage the machine.  
risk of people or animals coming into contact with the  
cutting equipment.  
Note! Pull the front hand guard towards the front handle.The  
chain brake is now disengaged.Your saw is ready for use.  
Always hold the saw with both hands. The right hand  
should be on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front  
handle. All people, whether right or left handed, should  
use this grip. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers  
encircling the chain saw handles.  
WARNING! Long term inhalation of the  
engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and  
dust from sawdust can represent a health  
risk.  
!
Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all  
covers are fitted correctly. See instructions under the  
heading Assembly. Without a bar and chain attached to  
the chain saw the clutch can come loose and cause  
serious injury.  
Stopping  
The chain brake should be activated when starting. Se  
instructions under the heading Start and stop.Do not drop  
start. This method is very dangerous because you may  
lose control of the saw.  
Stop the engine by switching off the ignition.  
Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be  
dangerous if inhaled.  
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WORKING TECHNIQUES  
Basic safety rules  
Before use:  
1
Look around you:  
To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot  
affect your control of the machine.  
To make sure that none of the above might come within  
reach of your saw or be injured by falling trees.  
,
1
Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not  
damaged.  
2
3
Check that the rear right hand guard is not damaged.  
Check that the throttle lockout works correctly and is not  
damaged.  
4
Check that the stop switch works correctly and is not  
damaged.  
CAUTION! Follow the instructions above, but do not use a  
chain saw in a situation where you cannot call for help in case  
of an accident.  
5
6
Check that all handles are free from oil.  
Check that the anti vibration system works and is not  
damaged.  
2
Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense  
fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in  
bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as  
icy ground, unpredictable felling direction, etc.  
7
8
9
Check that the muffler is securely attached and not  
damaged.  
Check that all parts of the chain saw are tightened  
correctly and that they are not damaged or missing.  
3
Take great care when removing small branches and avoid  
cutting bushes (i.e. cutting many small branches at the  
same time). Small branches can be grabbed by the chain  
and thrown back at you, causing serious injury.  
Check that the chain catcher is in place and not damaged.  
10 Check the chain tension.  
General working instructions  
IMPORTANT!  
This section describes basic safety rules for using a chain  
saw. This information is never a substitute for professional  
skills and experience. If you get into a situation where you  
feel unsafe, stop and seek expert advice. Contact your  
chain saw dealer, service agent or an experienced chain  
saw user. Do not attempt any task that you are not sure you  
can handle!  
4
Make sure you can move and stand safely.Check the area  
around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches,  
ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take  
great care when working on sloping ground.  
Before using a chain saw you must understand the effects  
of kickback and how to avoid them. See instructions under  
the heading How to avoid kickback.  
Before using a chain saw you must understand the  
difference between cutting with the top and bottom edges of  
the bar. See instructions under the headings How to avoid  
kickback and Machine’s safety equipment.  
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions  
under the heading Personal protective equipment.  
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WORKING TECHNIQUES  
5
Take great care when cutting a tree that is under tension.  
Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the kickback  
zone of the bar accidentally touches a branch, nearby tree  
or some other object.  
A tree that is under tension may spring back to its normal  
position before or after being cut. If you position yourself  
incorrectly or make the cut in the wrong place the tree may  
hit you or the machine and cause you to lose control. Both  
situations can cause serious personal injury.  
6
Before moving your chain saw switch off the engine and  
lock the chain using the chain brake. Carry the chain saw  
with the bar and chain pointing backwards. Fit a guard to  
the bar before transporting the chain saw or carrying it for  
any distance.  
Have control over the workpiece. If the pieces you intend  
to cut are small and light, they can jam in the saw chain  
and be thrown towards you. Even if this does not need to  
be a danger, you may be surprised and lose control of the  
saw. Never saw stacked logs or branches without first  
separating them. Only saw one log or one piece at a time.  
Remove the cut pieces to keep your working area safe.  
7
When you put the chain saw on the ground, lock the saw  
chain using the chain brake and ensure you have a  
constant view of the machine.Switch the engine off before  
leaving your chain saw for any length of time.  
General rules  
1
If you understand what kickback is and how it happens  
then you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.  
By being prepared you reduce the risk.Kickback is usually  
quite mild, but it can sometimes be very sudden and  
violent.  
4
Never use the chain saw above shoulder height and  
avoid cutting with the tip of the bar. Never use the  
chain saw one-handed!  
2
Always hold the chain saw firmly with your right hand on  
the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle.  
Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles.You  
should use this grip whether you are right-handed or left-  
handed.This grip minimizes the effect of kickback and lets  
you keep the chain saw under control. Do not let go of  
the handles!  
5
In order to keep control of your saw, always maintain a firm  
foothold. Never work on a ladder, in a tree or on any other  
insecure support.  
3
Most kickback accidents happen during limbing. Make  
sure you are standing firmly and that there is nothing in  
the way that might make you trip or lose your balance.  
6
Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle.  
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Take great care when you cut with the top edge of the bar,  
Terms  
i.e. when cutting from the underside of the object. This is  
known as cutting with a pushing chain. The chain tries to  
push the chain saw back towards the user.If the saw chain  
is jamming, the saw may be pushed back at you.  
Cutting = General term for cutting through wood.  
Limbing = Cutting branches off a felled tree.  
Splitting = When the object you are cutting breaks off before  
the cut is complete.  
There are five important factors you should  
consider before making a cut:  
1
Make sure the cutting equipment will not jam in the cut.  
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 tree, which  
can lead to a kickback.  
2
Make sure the object you are cutting will not split.  
3
4
Make sure the chain will not strike the ground or any other  
object during or after cutting.  
Cutting with the bottom edge of the bar, i.e. from the top of  
the object downwards, is known as cutting with a pulling  
chain. In this case the chain saw pulls itself towards the  
tree and the front edge of the chain saw body rests  
naturally on the trunk when cutting. Cutting with a pulling  
chain gives the operator better control over the chain saw  
and the position of the kickback zone.  
Is there a risk of kickback?  
9
Follow the instructions on sharpening and maintaining  
your bar and chain. When you replace the bar and chain  
use only combinations that are recommended by us. See  
instructions under the headings Cutting equipment and  
Technical data.  
5
Do the conditions and surrounding terrain affect how  
safely you can stand and move about?  
Two factors decide whether the chain will jam or the object  
that you are cutting will split: the first is how the object is  
supported before and after cutting, and the second is whether  
it is in tension.  
Basic cutting technique  
WARNING! Never use a chain saw by holding  
In most cases you can avoid these problems by cutting in two  
stages;from the top and from the bottom.You need to support  
the object so that it will not trap the chain or split during  
cutting.  
it with one hand. A chain saw is not safely  
controlled with one hand. Always have a  
secure, firm grip around the handles with  
both hands.  
!
IMPORTANT! If the chain jams in the cut: stop the engine!  
Don’t try to pull the chain saw free. If you do you may be  
injured by the chain when the chain saw suddenly breaks  
free. Use a lever to open up the cut and free the chain saw.  
General  
Always use full throttle when cutting!  
Reduce the speed to idle after every cut (running the  
engine for too long at full throttle without any load, i.e.  
without any resistance from the chain during cutting, can  
lead to serious engine damage).  
The following instructions describe how to handle the  
common situations you are likely to encounter when using a  
chain saw.  
Cutting from above = Cutting with a pulling chain.  
Cutting from below = Cutting with pushing chain.  
Cutting with a pushing chain increases the risk of kickback.  
See instructions under the heading How to avoid kickback.  
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If it is possible (can you turn the log?) stop cutting about 2/3  
of the way through the log.  
Limbing  
When limbing thick branches you should use the same  
approach as for cutting.  
Cut difficult branches piece by piece.  
2
1
3
Turn the log and finish the cut from the opposite side.  
The log is supported at one end. There is a high risk that it  
will split.  
Cutting  
WARNING! Never attempt to cut logs while  
they are in a pile or when a couple of logs  
are lying together. Such procedures  
drastically increase the risk of kickback  
which can result in a serious or fatal injury.  
!
Start by cutting from below (about 1/3 of the way through).  
Finish by cutting from above so that the two cuts meet.  
If you have a pile of logs, each log you attempt to cut should  
be removed from the pile, placed on a saw horse or runners  
and cut individually.  
Remove the cut pieces from the cutting area. By leaving them  
in the cutting area, you increase the risk for inadvertently  
getting a kickback, as well as increasing the risk of losing your  
balance while working.  
The log is supported at both ends. There is a high risk that  
the chain will jam.  
Start by cutting from above (about 1/3 of the way through).  
The log is lying on the ground.There is little risk of the chain  
jamming or the object splitting.However there is a risk that the  
chain will touch the ground when you finish the cut.  
Finish by cutting from below so that the two cuts meet.  
Cut all the way through the log from above. Avoid letting the  
chain touch the ground as you finish the cut. Maintain full  
throttle but be prepared for what might happen.  
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The main point to avoid is letting the tree fall onto another tree.  
Tree felling technique  
It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high  
accident risk. See instructions under the heading Freeing a  
tree that has fallen badly.  
IMPORTANT! It takes a lot of experience to fell a tree.  
Inexperienced users of chain saws should not fell trees. Do  
not attempt any task beyond your experience level!  
Safe distance  
The safe distance between a tree that is to be felled and  
anyone else working nearby is at least 2 1/2 tree lengths.  
Make sure that no-one else is in this ”risk zone” before or  
during felling.  
IMPORTANT! During critical felling operations, hearing  
protectors should be lifted immediately when sawing is  
completed so that sounds and warning signals can be  
heard.  
Felling direction  
Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat  
The aim is to fell the tree in a position where you can limb and  
cross-cut the log as easily as possible.You want it to fall in a  
location where you can stand and move about safely.  
Delimb the stem up to shoulder height.It is safer to work from  
the top down and to have the tree between you and the saw.  
Once you have decided which way you want the tree to fall  
you must judge which way the tree would fall naturally.  
Several factors affect this:  
Lean of the tree  
Bend  
Wind direction  
Arrangement of branches  
Weight of snow  
Remove any undergrowth from the base of the tree and check  
the area for obstacles (stones, branches, holes, etc.) so that  
you have a clear path of retreat when the tree starts to fall.  
Your path of retreat should be roughly 135 degrees away from  
the intended felling direction.  
Obstacles within the reach of the tree: for example, other  
trees, power lines, roads and buildings.  
Look for signs of damage and rot in the stem, this makes  
it more probably that the tree will break and start to fall  
before you expect it to.  
D
anger zone  
Felling direction  
Retreat path  
D
anger zone  
Danger zone  
You may find you are forced to let the tree fall in its natural  
direction because it is impossible or dangerous to try to make  
it fall in the direction you first intended.  
Another very important factor, which does not affect the felling  
direction but does affect your safety, is to make sure the tree  
has no damaged or dead branches that might break off and  
hit you during felling.  
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WORKING TECHNIQUES  
Felling cut  
Felling  
The felling cut is made from the opposite side of the tree and  
it must be perfectly horizontal. Stand on the left side of the  
tree and cut on the pull stroke.  
WARNING! Unless you have special training  
we advise you not to fell trees with a  
diameter larger than the bar length of your  
saw!  
!
Make the felling cut about 3-5 cm (1.5-2 inches) above the  
bottom directional cut.  
Felling is done using three cuts. First you make the directional  
cuts, which consist of the top cut and the bottom cut, then you  
finish with the felling cut. By placing these cuts correctly you  
can control the felling direction very accurately.  
Directional cuts  
To make the directional cuts you begin with the top cut. Stand  
to the right of the tree and cut on the pull stroke.  
Finish the felling cut parallel with the directional cut line so that  
the distance between them is at least 1/10 of the trunk  
diameter. The uncut section of the trunk is called the felling  
hinge.  
Next make the bottom cut so that it finishes exactly at the end  
of the top cut.  
The felling hinge controls the direction that the tree falls in.  
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°.  
All control over the felling direction is lost if the felling hinge is  
too narrow or non-existent, or if the directional cuts and felling  
cut are badly placed.  
The line where the two cuts meet is called the directional cut  
line. This line should be perfectly horizontal and at right  
angles (90°) to the chosen felling direction.  
When the felling cut and directional cut are complete the tree  
should start to fall by itself or with the aid of a felling wedge or  
breaking bar.  
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We recommend that you use a bar that is longer than the  
The safest method is to use a winch.  
diameter of the tree, so that you can make the felling cut and  
directional cuts with single cutting strokes. See instructions  
under the heading Technical data section to find out which  
lengths of bar are recommended for your saw.  
Tractor-mounted  
Portable  
There are methods for felling trees with a diameter larger than  
the bar length. However these methods involve a much  
greater risk that the kickback zone of the bar will come into  
contact with the tree.  
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 release the tension and  
whether you are able to do it safely. In complicated situations  
the only safe method is to put aside your chain saw and use  
a winch.  
Freeing a tree that has fallen badly  
Freeing a ”trapped tree”  
It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high  
accident risk.  
General advice:  
Never try to fell the tree that is trapped.  
Position yourself so that you will be clear of the tree or branch  
when the tension is released.  
Make one or more cuts at or near the point of maximum  
tension. Make as many cuts of sufficient depth as necessary  
to reduce the tension and make the tree or branch break at  
the point of maximum tension.  
Never work in the risk zone of the hanging trapped tree.  
Never cut straight through a tree or branch that is in  
tension!  
If you must cut across tree/limb, make two to three cuts, one  
inch apart, one to two inches deep.  
Continue to cut deeper until tree/limb bends and tension is  
released.  
Cut tree/limb from outside the bend, after tension has been  
released.  
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Limbing  
How to avoid kickback  
WARNING! A majority of kickback accidents  
occur during limbing. Do not use the  
WARNING! Kickback can happen very  
suddenly and violently; kicking the chain  
saw, bar and chain back at the user. If this  
happens when the chain is moving it can  
cause very serious, even fatal injuries. It is  
vital you understand what causes kickback  
and that you can avoid it by taking care and  
using the right working technique.  
!
!
kickback zone of the guide bar. Be extremely  
cautious and avoid contacting the log, other  
limbs or objects with the nose of the guide  
bar. Be extremely cautious of limbs under  
tension.They can spring back toward you  
and cause loss of control resulting in injury.  
Make sure that you can stand and move about safely.Work on  
the left side of the trunk. Work as close as possible to the  
chain saw for maximum control. If possible, let the weight of  
the chain saw rest on the trunk.  
What is kickback?  
The word kickback is used to describe the sudden reaction  
that causes the chain saw and bar to jump off an object when  
the upper quadrant of the tip of the bar, known as the kickback  
zone, touches an object.  
Kickback always occurs in the cutting plane of the bar.  
Normally the chain saw and bar are thrown backwards and  
upwards towards the user. However, the chain saw may move  
in a different direction depending on the way it was being used  
when the kickback zone of the bar touched the object.  
Keep the trunk between you and the chain saw as you move  
along the trunk.  
Cutting the trunk into logs  
See instructions under the heading Basic cutting technique.  
Kickback only occurs if the kickback zone of the bar touches  
an object.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Basic settings and running in  
General  
The basic carburetor settings are adjusted during testing at  
the factory. Avoid running at a too high speed for extended  
periods during the first 10 hours.  
The user must only carry out the maintenance and service  
work described in this manual. More extensive work must be  
carried out by an authorised service workshop.  
CAUTION! If the chain rotates while idling the T-screw  
must be turned anti-clockwise until the chain stops.  
Carburetor adjustment  
Rec. idle speed: 2700 rpm  
Due to existing environmental and emissions legislation your  
chain saw is equipped with movement limiters on the  
carburetor adjuster screws. These limit the adjustment  
possibilities to a maximum of a 1/2 turn.  
Fine adjustment  
When the machine has been ”run-inthe carburetor should be  
finely adjusted. The fine adjustment should be carried out  
by a qualified person. First adjust the L-jet, then the idling  
screw T and then the H-jet.  
H
L
1/2  
1/2  
Conditions  
Before any adjustments are made the air filter should be  
clean and the cylinder cover fitted. Adjusting the  
carburetor while a dirty air filter is in use will result in a  
leaner mixture next time the filter is cleaned.This can give  
rise to serious engine damage.  
Your Husqvarna product has been designed and  
manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful  
emissions.  
Do not attempt to adjust the L and H jets beyond  
either stop as this could cause damage.  
Function  
The carburetor governs the engine’s speed via the throttle  
control. Air and fuel are mixed in the carburetor. The air/  
fuel mixture is adjustable. Correct adjustment is essential  
to get the best performance from the machine.  
Now start the machine according to the starting  
instructions and let it warm up for 10 minutes.  
Place the machine on a flat surface so that the bar points  
away from you and so that the bar and chain do not come  
into contact with the surface or other objects.  
The setting of the carburetor means that the engine is  
adapted to local conditions, for example, the climate,  
altitude, fuel and the type of 2-stroke oil.  
Low speed jet L  
The carburetor has three adjustment controls:  
- L = Low speed jet  
Turn the low speed jet L clockwise until it stops. If the engine  
accelerates poorly or idles unevenly, turn the low speed jet L  
anticlockwise until good acceleration and idling are achieved.  
- H = High speed jet  
- T = Idle adjustment screw  
Fine adjustment of the idling speedT  
L
Adjust the idle speed with the T-screw. If it is necessary to re-  
adjust, turn theT-screw clockwise while the engine is running,  
until the chain starts to rotate. Then turn counter-clockwise  
until the chain stops. A correctly adjusted idle speed setting  
occurs when the engine runs smoothly in every position. It  
should also be good margin to the rpm when the chain starts  
to rotate.  
H
T
WARNING! Contact your servicing dealer, if  
The L and H-jets are used to adjust the supply of fuel to  
match the rate that air is admitted, which is controlled with  
the throttle. If they are screwed clockwise the air/fuel ratio  
becomes leaner (less fuel) and if they are turned anti-  
clockwise the ratio becomes richer (more fuel). A lean  
mixture gives a higher engine speed and a rich mixture  
gives a lower engine speed.  
the idle speed setting cannot be adjusted so  
that the chain stops. Do not use the chain  
saw until it has been properly adjusted or  
repaired.  
!
The T-screw regulates the throttle setting at idle speed. If  
the T-screw is turned clockwise this gives a higher idle  
speed; turning it anti-clockwise gives a lower idle speed.  
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Checking the front hand guard  
High speed jet H  
At the factory the engine is adjusted at sea level. When  
working at a high altitude or in different weather  
conditions, temperatures and atmospheric humidity, it  
may be necessary to make minor adjustments to the high  
speed jet.  
Make sure the front hand guard is not damaged and that there  
are no visible defects such as cracks.  
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 performance. The  
carburetor’s high speed jet is then locked using a limiter cap  
in the fully screwed out position. The limiter cap limits the  
potential to adjust the high speed jet to at most half a turn.  
Move the front hand guard forwards and back to make sure it  
moves freely and that it is securely anchored to the clutch  
cover.  
To adjust the carburetor correctly you should contact a  
mechanic with access to a rev counter.  
CAUTION! As the spark is cut off, the rev counter does not  
show speeds higher than 13600 rpm.  
Correctly adjusted carburetor  
When the carburetor is correctly adjusted the machine  
accelerates without hesitation and the machine 4-cycles a  
little at max. speed. It is also important that the chain does not  
rotate at idle. If the L-jet is set too lean it may cause starting  
difficulties and poor acceleration.If the H-jet is set too lean the  
machine will have less power, poor acceleration and could  
suffer damage to the engine.  
Checking the inertia brake release  
With the engine turned off, hold the chain saw over a stump  
or other firm object. Let go of the front handle so that the bar  
drops towards the stump as the chain saw rotates around the  
rear handle.  
Checking,maintaining and servicing  
chain saw safety equipment  
Note! All servicing and repair work on the machine requires  
special training. This is especially true of the machines  
safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the checks  
described below we recommend you to contact our  
servicing dealer.  
Chain brake and front hand guard  
Checking brake band wear  
When the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied.  
Brush off any wood dust, resin and dirt from the chain brake  
and clutch drum. Dirt and wear can impair operation of the  
brake.  
Regularly check that the brake band is at least 0.024 inch (0.6  
mm) thick at its thinnest point.  
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Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move  
freely and that the return springs work properly.  
Checking the brake trigger  
Place the chain saw on firm ground and start it.Make sure the  
chain does not touch the ground or any other object. See the  
instructions under the heading Start and stop.  
Start the chain saw and apply full throttle. Release the throttle  
control and check that the chain stops and remains stationary.  
If the chain rotates when the throttle control is in the idle  
position you should check the carburetor idle adjustment.  
Chain catcher  
Grasp the chain saw firmly, wrapping your fingers and thumbs  
around the handles.  
Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is firmly  
attached to the body of the chain saw.  
Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your  
left wrist forward onto the front hand guard. Do not let go of  
the front handle. The chain should stop immediately.  
Right hand guard  
Throttle lockout  
Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there  
are no visible defects, such as cracks.  
Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting  
when the throttle lockout is released.  
Vibration damping system  
Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its  
original position when you release it.  
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.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Note!The mesh must be replaced if it is damaged.If the mesh  
Stop switch  
is blocked the machine will overheat and this will cause  
damage to the cylinder and piston. Never use a machine with  
a muffler that is in poor condition. Never use a muffler if the  
spark arrestor mesh is missing or defective.  
Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you  
move the stop switch to the stop setting.  
The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct  
the exhaust gases away from the operator.The exhaust gases  
are hot and can contain sparks, which may cause fire if  
directed against dry and combustible material.  
Muffler  
Starter  
Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler.  
WARNING! When the recoil spring is wound  
up in the starter housing it is under tension  
and can, if handled carelessly, pop out and  
cause personal injury.  
!
Care must be exercised when replacing the  
return spring or the starter cord. Wear  
protective glasses and protective gloves.  
Changing a broken or worn starter cord  
Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the  
machine.  
Loosen the screws that hold the starter against the  
crankcase and remove the starter.  
Some mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrestor  
mesh. If your machine has this type of muffler, you should  
clean the mesh at least once a week.This is best done with a  
wire brush. A blocked mesh will cause the engine to overheat  
and may lead to serious damage.  
Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm (12 inches) and hook it  
into the notch in the rim of the pulley. Release the recoil  
spring by letting the pulley rotate slowly backwards.  
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Undo the screw in the centre of the pulley and remove the  
Fitting the starter  
pulley. Insert and fasten a new starter cord to the pulley.  
Wind approx. 3 turns of the starter cord onto the pulley.  
Connect the pulley to the recoil spring so that the end of  
the spring engages in the pulley.Fit the screw in the center  
of the pulley. Insert the starter cord through the hole in the  
starter housing and the starter handle. Make a secure  
knot in the end of the starter cord.  
To t the starter, first pull out the starter cord and place the  
starter in position against the crankcase. Then slowly  
release the starter cord so that the pulley engages with  
the pawls.  
Fit and tighten the screws that hold the starter.  
Tensioning the recoil spring  
Air filter  
Hook the starter cord in the notch in the pulley and turn the  
starter pulley about 2 turns clockwise.  
Note! Check that the pulley can be turned an additional 1/  
2 turn when the starter cord is pulled all the way out.  
The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt  
in order to avoid:  
1
Carburettor malfunctions  
Starting problems  
Loss of engine power  
Unnecessary wear to engine parts  
Excessive fuel consumption.  
2
Remove the air filter after taking off the air filter cover.  
When refitting make sure that the air filter seals tightly  
against the filter holder. Clean the filter by brushing or  
shaking it.  
Changing a broken recoil spring  
Lift off the pulley. See instructions under heading  
Changing a broken or worn starter cord.  
Remove the recoil spring from inside the pulley by tapping  
the pulley lightly with its inside face downwards against a  
work bench or the like. If the spring pops out during fitting,  
wind it up again, working from the outside in towards  
centre.  
Lubricate the recoil spring with light oil. Fit the pulley and  
tension the recoil spring.  
The filter can be cleaned more thoroughly by washing it in  
water and detergent.  
An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot be  
cleaned completely.The filter must therefore be replaced with  
a new one at regular intervals. A damaged air filter must  
always be replaced.  
A HUSQVARNA chain saw can be equipped with different  
types of air filters according to working conditions, weather,  
season, etc. Contact your dealer for advice.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Spark plug  
Needle bearing lubrication  
The spark plug condition is influenced by:  
The clutch drum has a needle bearing on the output shaft.  
This needle bearing must be lubricated regularly (once a  
week).  
Incorrect carburetor adjustment.  
An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type of  
oil).  
When lubricating, remove the clutch cover by loosening the  
two bar nuts. Lay the saw on its side with the clutch drum  
upwards.  
A dirty air filter.  
Lubrication involves engine oil dripping into the centre of the  
clutch drum as it rotates.  
These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes,  
which may result in operating problems and starting  
difficulties.  
If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs poorly  
at idle speed: always check the spark plug first before taking  
any further action. If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and check  
that the electrode gap is 0.5 mm (0,020"). The spark plug  
should be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier  
if necessary.  
Adjustment of the oil pump  
Adjustments are made by turning the screw using a  
screwdriver or combination spanner.The machine is supplied  
from the factory with the screw set to position 2. Turning the  
screw clockwise will reduce the oil flow and turning the screw  
anti-clockwise will increase the oil flow.  
Note! Always use the recommended spark plug type! Use of  
the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/cylinder. Check  
that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor.  
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket  
Lubricate the bar tip sprocket each time you refuel. Use the  
special grease gun and a good quality bearing grease.  
Recommended settings:  
Bar 13"-15": Position 1  
Bar 15"-18": Position 2  
Bar 18"-20": Position 3  
These recommendations apply to Husqvarna’s chain oil, for  
other chain oils increase the oil flow by one step.  
WARNING! The engine must be stopped  
when making adjustments.  
!
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°
Temperature 0 C (32 F) or colder:  
Cooling system  
The cylinder cover is designed so it can be adjusted for  
running in cold weather, so that preheated air from the  
cylinder can pass into the carburetor space preventing icing  
of the air filter, etc.  
To keep the working temperature as low as possible the  
machine is equipped with a cooling system.  
The cooling system consists of:  
1
2
3
4
5
Air intake on the starter.  
Air guide plate.  
Fins on the flywheel.  
Cooling fins on the cylinder.  
Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the cylinder).  
°
°
Temperature -5 C (23 F) or colder:  
For running the machine in cold weather or powder snow, a  
special cover is available, which is mounted on the starter  
housing.This reduces the intake of cold air and prevents large  
amounts of snow from being sucked in.  
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 and cylinder.  
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning  
Centrifugal cleaning means the following: All air to the  
carburetor passes through the starter. Dirt and dust is pushed  
out by the cooling fan.  
CAUTION! If the special winterising kit has been fitted or any  
measures have been taken to increase the temperature these  
changes must be reversed before the machine is used in  
normal temperature conditions. Otherwise there is a risk of  
overheating, resulting in severe damage to the engine.  
IMPORTANT! In order to maintain operation of the centrifugal  
cleaning system it must be regularly maintained.Clean the air  
intake to the starter, the fins on the flywheel, the space around  
the flywheel, inlet pipe and carburetor compartment.  
IMPORTANT! Any maintenance other than that described in  
this manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer  
(retailer).  
Winter use  
Running problems can occur when using the machine in the  
cold and snowy conditions caused by:  
Too low engine temperature.  
Icing of the air filter and carburetor.  
Special measures are therefore often required:  
Partly mask the air inlet on the starter to increase the  
working temperature of the engine.  
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MAINTENANCE  
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  
Check the brake band on the chain brake  
for wear. Replace when less than 0.6 mm  
(0,024 inch) remains at the most worn  
point.  
On chain saws without a catalytic  
converter, check the cooling system  
weekly.  
Clean the outside of the machine.  
Check that the components of the throttle  
control work safely. (Throttle lockout and  
throttle control.)  
Check the starter, starter cord and return Check the clutch centre, clutch drum and  
spring.  
clutch spring for wear.  
Clean the chain brake and check that it  
operates safely. Make sure that the chain Check that the vibration damping  
Clean the spark plug. Check that the  
electrode gap is 0.5 mm (0,020 inch).  
catcher is undamaged, and replace it if  
necessary.  
elements are not damaged.  
The bar should be turned daily for more  
even wear. Check the lubrication hole in  
the bar, to be sure it is not clogged. Clean Lubricate the clutch drum bearing.  
the bar groove. If the bar has a sprocket  
Clean the outside of the carburetor.  
tip, this should be lubricated.  
Check that the bar and chain are getting File off any burrs from the edges of the  
Check fuel hose for cracks or other  
damage. Change if necessary.  
sufficient oil.  
bar.  
Check the saw chain with regard to visible  
cracks in the rivets and links, whether the  
saw chain is stiff or whether the rivets and  
links are abnormally worn. Replace if  
necessary.  
Clean or replace the spark arrestor mesh  
on the muffler.  
Empty the fuel tank and clean the inside.  
Sharpen the chain and check its tension  
and condition. Check the drive sprocket  
for excessive wear and replace if  
necessary.  
Clean the carburetor compartment.  
Empty the oil tank and clean the inside.  
Clean the starter units air intake.  
Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary. Check all cables and connections.  
Check that nuts and screws are tight.  
Check that the stop switch works  
correctly.  
Check that there are no fuel leaks from  
the engine, tank or fuel lines.  
On chain saws with a catalytic converter,  
check the cooling system daily.  
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TECHNICAL DATA  
Technical data  
455e Rancher  
455 Rancher  
460  
Engine  
3
Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm  
Cylinder bore, inch/mm  
Stroke, inch/mm  
3,38/55,5  
1,85/47  
3,38/55,5  
1,85/47  
3,68/60,3  
1,93/49  
1,26/32  
1,26/32  
1,26/32  
Idle speed, rpm  
2700  
2700  
2700  
Power, kW/hp @ rpm  
Ignition system  
2,6/3,5 @ 9000  
2,6/3,5 @ 9000  
2,7/3,7 @ 9000  
Manufacturer of ignition system  
Type of ignition system  
Spark plug  
SEM  
CD  
SEM  
CD  
SEM  
CD  
NGK BPMR 7A/  
NGK BPMR 7A/  
NGK BPMR 7A/  
Champion RCJ 7Y  
Champion RCJ 7Y  
Champion RCJ 7Y  
Electrode gap, inch/mm  
Fuel and lubrication system  
Manufacturer of carburetor  
Carburetor type  
0,02/0,5  
0,02/0,5  
0,02/0,5  
Walbro  
WTA  
Walbro  
WTA  
Walbro  
WTA  
Fuel tank capacity, US pint/litre  
Oil pump capacity at 9,000 rpm, ml/min  
Oil tank capacity, US pint/litre  
Type of oil pump  
0,93/0,44  
11,5  
0,93/0,44  
11,5  
0,93/0,44  
11,5  
0,68/0,32  
Automatic  
0,68/0,32  
Automatic  
0,68/0,32  
Automatic  
Weight  
Chain saw without bar or chain, empty tanks, lb/kg 13,0/5,9  
13,0/5,9  
13,0/5,9  
Chain/bar  
Standard bar length, inch/cm  
Recommended bar lengths, inch/cm  
Usable cutting length, inches/cm  
Pitch, inch/mm  
13"/33  
13/33  
13"/33  
13-20"/33-50  
12-19"/31-49  
0,325/8,25  
0,050/1,3  
0,058/1,5  
Spur/7  
13-20"/33-50  
12-19"/31-49  
0,325/8,25  
0,050/1,3  
0,058/1,5  
Spur/7  
13-20"/33-50  
12-19"/31-49  
0,325/8,25  
0,050/1,3  
0,058/1,5  
Spur/7  
Thickness of drive links, inch/mm  
Drive sprocket type/teeth  
Chain speed at max. power, m/sec  
17,3  
17,3  
17,3  
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TECHNICAL DATA  
Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations  
Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for the Husqvarna chain saw model 455 Rancher.The combinations of power head,  
bar and chain have been tested and found to be in accordance with the kickback and vibration requirements of ANSI B 175.1–2000.  
The guide bar nose radius is determined by either the maximum number of teeth in the nose sprocket or the corresponding  
maximum nose radius of a solid bar.  
The following list is the chain saw manufacturers recommendations. There may be other combinations available, which will also  
achieve kickback reduction.  
As we are listing the maximum guide bar nose radius, you may use a guide bar with smaller nose radius than in our list. For guide  
bars of the same length, all sprocket-nose guide bars of the same pitch and having the same number of sprocket teeth may be  
considered to have equivalent kickback energy. A hard nose bar having the same length and nose radius as a sprocket-nose bar  
may be considered to have equivalent or less kickback energy than the sprocket-nose bar.  
Bar and chain combinations  
Chain saw model Husqvarna 455 Rancher met the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000 when tested with  
the combinations of bars and saw chains listed below. The saw chains Husqvarna H30, H80 and H81 are also classified as a low  
kickback saw chain since it met the requirements for low kickback saw chain outlined in ANSI B 175.1-2000. We recommend to  
use only the listed combinations of bars and chains for chain saw model Husqvarna 455 Rancher. Other chain saw models may  
not meet the kickback requirements when equipped with the listed bar and chain combinations.  
Bar  
Chain  
Length,  
inch  
Pitch,  
inch  
Thickness of drive links,  
inch/mm  
Max. nose radius  
Type  
Drive link count  
13  
15  
16  
18  
20  
13  
15  
16  
18  
20  
15  
16  
18  
0,325  
0,325  
0,325  
0,325  
0,325  
0,325  
0,325  
0,325  
0,325  
0,325  
3/8  
0,050/1,3  
10T  
10T  
10T  
10T  
10T  
10T  
10T  
10T  
10T  
12T  
11T  
11T  
11T  
Husqvarna H30  
56  
64  
66  
72  
80  
56  
64  
66  
72  
80  
56  
60  
68  
0,058/1,5, 0,050/1,3  
0,058/1,5, 0,050/1,3  
Husqvarna H25,  
Husqvarna H22  
Husqvarna H42,  
Husqvarna H46,  
Husqvarna H47,  
Husqvarna H48,  
Husqvarna H80,  
Husqvarna H81  
3/8  
3/8  
20  
3/8  
11T  
72  
Saw chain filing and file gauges  
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FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT  
Garden servicing dealer. If you have any questions regarding  
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact  
your nearest authorized servicing dealer or call Husqvarna  
Forest & Garden at 1-800-487-5963.  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND  
OBLIGATIONS  
The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency),  
WARRANTY PERIOD Any warranted part which is not  
scheduled for replacement as required maintenance, or which  
is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of “repair  
or replace as necessary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Any  
warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as  
required maintenance shall be warranted for the period of  
time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part.  
Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are  
pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on  
your 2001 and later small nonroad engine. In U.S. and  
Canada, new small nonroad engines must be designed, built  
and equipped to meet the federal stringent anti-smog  
standards. Husqvarna Forest & Garden must warrant the  
emission control system on your small nonroad engine for the  
period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse,  
neglect or improper maintenance of your unit.Your emission  
control system includes Parts such as the carburetor and the  
ignition system. Where a warrantable condition exists,  
Husqvarna Forest & Garden will repair your small nonroad  
engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered under warranty  
include diagnosis, parts and labor.  
DIAGNOSIS The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic  
labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part  
is defective, if the diagnostic work is performed at an  
approved Husqvarna Forest & Garden servicing dealer.  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Husqvarna Forest & Garden  
may be liable for damages to other engine components  
caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.  
MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY  
COVERAGE  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED  
The 2001 and later small nonroad engines are warranted for  
two years. If any emission related part on you engine (as  
listed above) is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced  
by Husqvarna Forest & Garden.  
All failures caused by abuse, neglect or improper  
maintenance are not covered.  
ADD -ON OR MODIFIED PARTS  
The use of add-on or modified parts can be grounds for  
disallowing a warranty claim. Husqvarna Forest & Garden is  
not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the  
use of add-on or modified parts.  
OWNER SWARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES  
As the small nonroad engine owner, you are responsible for  
the performance of the required maintenance listed in your  
Operators Manual. Husqvarna Forest & Garden  
recommends that you retain all receipts covering  
HOW TO FILE A CLAIM  
maintenance on your small nonroad engine, but Husqvarna  
Forest & Garden cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of  
receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all  
scheduled maintenance. As the small nonroad engine owner,  
you should, however, be aware that Husqvarna Forest &  
Garden may deny you warranty coverage if your small  
nonroad engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect,  
improper maintenance, unapproved modifications or the use  
of parts not made or approved by the original equipment  
manufacturer.You are responsible for presenting your small  
nonroad engine to a Husqvarna Forest & Garden authorized  
servicing dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty  
repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time,  
not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding  
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact  
your nearest authorized servicing dealer or call Husqvarna  
Forest & Garden at 1-800-487-5963.  
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and  
responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized  
servicing dealer or call Husqvarna Forest & Garden at 1-800-  
487-5963.  
WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE  
Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all  
Husqvarna Forest & Garden authorized servicing dealers.  
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, will be provided without  
charge to the owner if the part is under warranty.  
WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE  
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS  
LIST  
The warranty period begins on the date small nonroad engine  
is delivered.  
1
2
3
4
5
Carburetor and internal parts  
LENGTH OF COVERAGE  
Intake pipe, airfilter holder and carburetor bolts.  
Airfilter and fuelfilter covered up to maintenance schedule.  
Spark Plug, covered up to maintenance schedule  
Ignition Module  
Husqvarna Forest & Garden warrants to the initial owner and  
each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from  
defects in materials and workmanship which cause the failure  
of a warranted part for a period of two years.  
WHAT IS COVERED  
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or  
replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no  
charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna Forest &  
The owner is responsible for the performance of all required  
maintenance, as defined in the operator’s manual.  
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AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Other safety precautions  
Safety precautions for chain saw  
users  
WARNING! Do not operate a chain saw with  
(ANSI B 175.1-2000 Annex C)  
one hand! Serious injury to the operator,  
helpers, bystanders or any combination of  
these persons may result from one-handed  
operation. A chain saw is intended for two-  
handed use.  
!
Kickback safety precautions  
WARNING! Kickback may occur when the  
nose or tip of the guide bar touches an  
object, or when the wood closes in and  
pinches the saw chain in the cut.  
Do not operate a chain saw when you are fatigued.  
!
Use safety footwear; snug-fitting clothing, protective gloves,  
and eye, hearing and head protection devices.  
Tip contact in some cases may cause a  
lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the  
guide bar up and back towards the operator.  
Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chain saw at least  
10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point before starting the engine.  
Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw when  
starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep bystanders and  
animals out of the work area.  
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the  
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly  
back towards the operator.  
Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure  
footing and a planned retreat path from the falling tree.  
Either of these reactions may cause you to  
lose control of the saw which could result in  
serious personal injury.  
Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the  
engine is running.  
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety  
devices built into your saw. As a chain saw  
user, you should take several steps to keep  
your cutting jobs free from accident or  
injury.  
Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw chain is  
not contacting anything.  
Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide bar  
and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler away from your  
body.  
With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or  
eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise  
contributes to accidents.  
Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly  
adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Be sure  
that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control  
trigger is released.  
Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right  
hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle,  
when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and  
fingers encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip will help  
you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw. Don’t let  
go.  
Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw down.  
Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and  
saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain  
and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.  
Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from  
obstacles. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log,  
branch, or any other obstacle which could be hit while you are  
operating the saw.  
When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for  
springback so that you will not be struck when the tension in  
the wood fibers is released.  
Keep handles dry, clean and free of oil or fuel mixture.  
Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated areas.  
Cut at high engine speeds.  
Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.  
Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you have been  
specifically trained to do so.  
Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance  
instructions for the saw chain.  
Do not operate a chain saw above shoulder height.  
Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the  
manufacturer or the equivalent.  
All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the  
operator’s/owner’s safety and maintenance instructions,  
should be performed by competent chain saw service  
personnel.(For example, if improper tools are used to remove  
the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel  
in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the  
flywheel could occur and subsequently cause the flywheel to  
burst.)  
When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate guide  
bar guard.  
Note: This Annex is intended primarily for the consumer or  
occasional user.  
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