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Operator's

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Please read the operat:ol _s manual calefully and make sule you
understand the instl uc_:ions before using the machine.

KEY TO SYMBOLS
Key to symbols

Refuelling.

WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous!
Careless or improper use can result in
serious or fatal iniury to the operator or
others.

Filing with oil and adjusting oil flow.

Please read the operator's manual carefully
and make sure you understand the
instructions before using the machine.

The chain brake must be engaged when
the chain saw is started.

Always wear:
Approved protective helmet
Approved hearing protection
Protective goggles or a visor
Both of the operator's hands must be used to
operate the chain saw.

Never operate a chain saw holding it with one
hand only.

Contact of the guide bar tip with any obiect
must be avoided.

Tip contact may cause the guide bar to
move suddenly upward and backward (socalled kickback), which may cause serious
injury.
Other symbNs/decNs
on the machine
refer to speciam certification
requirements
for certain markets.
Switch off the engine by moving the stop
switch to the STOP position before carrying
out any checks or maintenance.
Always wear approved protective gloves.

The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the
Emission Compliance labe! indicates the number of operating
hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal
emissions requirements. Category C = 50 hours, B = 125
hours, and A = 300 hours.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control
devices and system may be performed by any nonroad
engine repair establishment or individual.

WARNING
Regular cleaning is required.

Visual check.

Protective goggles or a visor must be worn.

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The engine exhaust
from this product
contains
chemicals
known to the State
of California
to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive
harm.

Contents
KEYTO SYMBOLS
Key to symbols .............................................................
CONTENTS

Contents

......................................................................

INTRODUCTION
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
Machine's safety equipment

.....................................

........................................

Cutting equipment ........................................................
ASSEMBLY

Fitting the bar and chain ..............................................
FUEL HANDLING

Fuel ..............................................................................

Fueling .........................................................................

Fuel safety ...................................................................
STARTING AND STOPPING

Starting and stopping ...................................................
WORKING TECHNIQUES

Before use: ...................................................................

General working instructions .......................................
How to avoid kickback ..................................................

21
28

MAINTENANCE
General ........................................................................

Carburetor adjustment

.................................................

Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety
equipment ....................................................................
Muffler ..........................................................................

30
32

Starter ..........................................................................

Air filter .........................................................................

Spark plug ....................................................................

Lubricating the bar tip sprocket ....................................

Needle bearing lubrication

...........................................

Adjustment of the oil pump ..........................................

Cooling system ............................................................

"Air injection" centrifugal cleaning ................................
Winter use ....................................................................

35
36

Maintenance

schedule .................................................

TECHNICAL

DATA

Technical data ..............................................................

Bar and chain combinations

........................................

FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLiGATiONS
AMERICAN

.....

STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Safety precautions for chain saw users .......................

English -

Dear

customer!

Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to !689, when the
Swedish King Karl Xl ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production of muskets. The
location was !ogical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the waterupowered 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 Iong time. Think of this operator's
manual as a valuable document. By following its' content (using, service, maintenance etc) the Iife span and the seconduhand value
of the machine can be extended. If you ever lend or sell this machine, make sure that the borrower or buyer gets the operator's
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.
For customer assistance call: 704_921 _7000 or contact us at our website: www.husqvarna.com

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WHAT iS WHAT?

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What is what on the chain

saw?

Cylinder cover

16 Bar tip sprocket

Starter handle

17 Chain

Air purge

18 Bar

Stop switch dgnition on/off switch,)

19 Bumper spike

Rear handle

20 Chain tensioning screw

Choke controWStart throttle lock

21 Chain catcher

Fuel tank

22 Oil pump adjustment screw

Adiuster screws carburetor

23 Clutch cover

Starter

24 Right hand guard

10 Chain oil tank

25 Throttle control

11 Throttle Iock

26 Operator's manual

12 Decompression

valve

27 Combination

spanner

13 Front handle

28 Bar guard

14 Front hand guard

29 Information and warning decal

15 Muffler

30 Product and serial number plate

English - 5

Before

using

GENERAL

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

a new chain saw

important

Please read this manuaI carefully=
Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and
adjusted. See instructions under the heading Assembly=
Refuel and start the chain saw= See the instructions under
the headings Fuel Handiing and Starting and Stopping.
Do not use the chain saw until sufficient ctqain eli has
reached the chain. See instructions under the heading
Lubricating cutting equipment.
Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent
hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing
protection=

WARNING!

Under no circumstances

may the

design of the machin e be modified without
the _ermiesion of the manufacturer. A_ways
use genuine aeeeeeories_ Nen.authodzed
modifications
and!or accessories can resumt
in serious persona! injury er the death of the
opetator or others. Your warranty may not
cove r damage or liabii!ty caused by the use
of nonoauthorized
aceeaeories or
replacement parts,

IMPORTANT!
The machine is only designed for cutting wood.
You should only use the saw with the bar and chain
combinations we recommend in the chapter Technical data.
Never use the machine if you are fatigued, while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs, medication or anything that
could affect your vision, aIertness, coordination or
judgement=
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=
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=
Never use any accessories other than those recommended
in this manual See instructions under the headings Cutting
equipment and Technical data.
CAUTION! Always wear protective glasses or a face visor
to reduce the risk of iniury from thrown obiects= A chain saw
is capable of throwing obiects, such as wood chips, small
pieces of wood, etc, at great force=This can result in serious
injury, especially to the eyes.

conte_

operator's

manual

inside of the muffler contain
chemicals that may be carcinogenic.
Avoid
contact with these elements in the event of a
WAF{N!NG!

Faulty cutting

equipment

or the

/ V\ wrong
oomb nat
ofbar
on
andsawcho .
increases the r!sk of kickback! On!y use the
bar!saw chain combinations
we recommend,
and follow the filing instructional
See
inetruct!0nS under the heading Techniea!
data.

Always

use

common

sense

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 aII situations which you consider
to be beyond your capabiIity= If you stiII feeI 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 schoo! or
your library can provide information about which training
materials and courses are available.

GeneraIIy 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 avaiIable if you should need them= Help prevent forest

Machine's

safety equipment

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=
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.

Personal

protective

WARNING!

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.

equipment

Most chain saw accidents

happea when the chain touches the
operator, You must use approved personal
Protective equipment whenever you use the
machine,
PersonaJ protective equipment
canner eliminate the risk of injury but it W!H
reduce the degree Of injury if an accident
does happen. Ask your dealer for he!p in
choosing the right equipment,

_
be inspected and
maintained. See instructions
undet" the
heading Checking, mainia!ning and
serve ng chain saw safety equipment, If

you machine
doesnotpas

thecheoks,|

take the_eaier

Chain

brake and front

for repair.

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=

Take care when using your saw and make sure the kickback
zone of the bar never touches any object=
Approved protective helmet
Hearing protection
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.
Fire Extinguisher and Shovel

The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by
your Ieft hand) or automatically by the inertia release
mechanism.
The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is
pushed forwards.

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GENERAL

SAFETY PRECAUTmONS

This movement activates a spring-Ioaded mechanism that
tightens the brake band (C) around the engine drive
system (D) (clutch drum).

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.

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.

The way the chain brake is activated, either manuaily 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 obiect that the kickback zone of the
bar strikes.
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 tess 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.

In the felling position the Ieft hand is in a position that
makes manual activation of the chain brake impossible.
With this type of grip, that is when the Ieft hand is placed
so that it cannot affect the movement of the front hand
guard, the chain brake can oniy be activated by the inertia
action.

To release the chain brake pulI the front hand guard
backwards, towards the front handle.

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GENERAL
Will my hand atways activate
brake during a kickback?

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

the chain

No. It takes a certain force to move the hand guard forward. If
your hand onIy lightly touches the front guard or slips over it,
the force may not be enough to trigger the chain brake. You
should aIso maintain a firm grip of the chain saw handles
while working. If you do and experience a kickback, your hand
may never Ieave the front handle and wiII not activate the
chain brake, or the chain brake wilI onIy 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 property
tensioned (see instructions under the heading Assembly) and
if the bar and chain are property 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
a_ways 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.

Wili 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.
Ordy you and proper working
kickback and its danger°

Throttle

technique

Vibration

damping

system

"Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system
that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation
easier.

can eliminate

_ock

The throttle lock is designed to prevent accidental operation
of the throttle control When you press the lock (A) (Le. when
you grasp the handIe) it releases the throttle controI (B).
When you release the handle the throttle control and the
throttle Iock both move back to their original positions. This
arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically
locked at the idte setting.

The machine's vibration damping system reduces the transfer
of vibration between the engine unWcutting equipment and
the machine's handle unit.
The body of the chain saw, including the cutting equipment, is
insulated from the handles by vibration damping units.

English -

GENERAL

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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!
_

Overexposure

tO vibration can

ead to circulatory damage or nerve damage
!n people who hav e impaired circujationl
Contact your doctor if you e×perience
symptoms of overexposure
to vibration,
Such symptoms include numbness, lose of
feeling, tingling, pricking , pain, loss of
strength, changes in skin ¢olour or
condition,These
symptoms normally appear

_antiaHy

Cutting

increase

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.

symptoms may be increased
temperatures,

in cold
Avoid increasing vibration levels=

Genera_

Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
',\

ru_es

Onmy use cutting equipment recommended
by us!
See instructions under the heading Technical data.

Keep the chain's cutting teeth properly sharpened!
Follow our instructions and use the recommended fiBe
gauge, A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases
the risk of accidents=

Muffler
The muffler is designed to keep noise Ievels to a minimum
and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.

_teo

Never start the

In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of fires=
These areas are sometimes subiect 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.

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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.

Keep the chain properly tensioned! If the chain is slack
it is more Iikely to jump off and lead to increased wear on
the bar, chain and drive sprocket.

Keep cutting equipment welm lubricated and properly
maintained!
A poorly lubricated chain is more likely to
break and Iead to increased wear on the bar, chain and
drive sprocket=

GENERAL
Cutting equipment
kickback

/ T\

WARNING!

designed

Faulty cutting

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

to reduce

equipment

Bar groove width (inches/mm). The groove in the bar must
match the width of the chain drive links.

or the

wro.gcomb oatofbar
o, nodsawChain
increases _he risk of kickback! On!y use the
bar!saw chain combinations
we recommend,
and _o!low the filing instructions,
See
instructions under _he heading Technica!
data.

Chain oil hole and hole for chain tensioner. The bar must
be matched to the chain saw design.

The onIy way to avoid kickback is to make sure that the
kickback zone of the bar never touches anything=
By using cutting equipment with "buiR-in" kickback reduction
and keeping the chain sharp and well-maintained you can
reduce the effects of kickback.

Chain
Chain pitch (inches)

Bar
The smaller the tip radius the lower the chance of kickback.

2
PITCH = D

Chain
A chain is made up of a number of links, which are available
in standard and low-kickback versions=

Drivelink
width(ram/inches)

IMPORTANT! No saw chain design eliminates the danger

Number of drive links,

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.

Sharpening
your chain
depth gauge setting
General

Bar

information

and adjusting

on sharpening

cutting

teeth

Length (inches/cm)

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 wiII be very small= If the chain is very biunt
it wJJJproduce wood powder and no chips or shavings=

Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket (T).

A sharp chain eats its way through the wood and
produces long, thick chips or shavings.

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.

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.

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).

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GENERAL

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When you sharpen a cutting tooth there are four important
factors to remember.
1

Filing angle

Cutting angle

Always file cutting teeth from the inside face. Reduce the
pressure on the return stroke. FiIe alI the teeth on one side
first, then turn the chain saw and file the teeth on the other
side.

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.
rain 4 mm

o/
3

File position

General
4

advice

on adjusting

depth

gauge

setting

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.

Round file diameter

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 TechnicaI data to find
the correct depth gauge setting for your particular chain.
c

See instructions under the heading Technical data for
information about sharpening your chain.

Adjustment

Sharpening

cutting

teeth

To sharpen cutting teeth you will need a round file and a file
gauge= See instructions under the heading TechnicaI data for
information on the size of file and gauge that are
recommended for the chain fitted to your chain saw.

Check that the chain is correctly tensioned. A slack chain
will move sideways, making it more difficult to sharpen
correctly=

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of depth gauge setting

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=
You will need a flat file and a depth gauge tool= We
recommend that you use our depth gauge tooi to acheive
the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for the depth
gauge=

Place the depth gauge tool over the chain. Detailed
information regarding the use of the depth gauge tool, wiII
be found on the package for the depth gauge tool. Use the
fiat file to file off the tip of the depth gauge that protrudes

GENERAL

SAFETY PRECAUTmONS

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.

Lubricating

cutting

equipment

Chain oil

Tensioning

the chain

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.

The more you use a chain the longer it becomes. It is
therefore important to adiust the chain regularly to take up the
slack.
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.

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 iamming.
Fitting

with

chain

oil

All our chain saws have an automatic chain lubrication
system. On some models the oil flow is also adiustabte.

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 saw chain oil tank and the fuel tank are designed so
that the fuel runs out before the saw chain oil.

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.

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 adiust 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).

Checking

chain lubrication

Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See
instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip
sprocket.
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.

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.

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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GENERAL

SAFETY PRECAUTmONS

If the chain lubrication is not working:

Checking

wear on cutting

equipment

Check that the eli channel in the bar is not obstructed,
Clean if necessary,
Check the chain daily for:

Check that the groove in the edge of the bar is clean,
Clean 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,

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,

When the length of the cutting teeth has worn down to onIy 4
mm (0,16 inch) the chain must be replaced,
Bar

Check regularly:
Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar, Remove
these with a file if necessary,
Ufthe chain lubrication system is still not working after carrying
out the above checks and associated measures you should
contact your servicing dealer,

Chain drive sprocket

'll
Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn,
Replace the bar if necessary,

The clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive
sprockets:
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

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,

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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,

GENERAL

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily.

WARNIING! Most chain saw accidents
happen when the chain touches
operator.

the

Wear personal protective equipment. See
instructions under the heading Personam
protective equipment.
Do not tackte any job that you feeU 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 al_ the chain saw safety _'eatures
are working. See instructions
under the
headings General working instructions
and
General safety precautions.

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ASSEMBLY
Fitting

the bar and chain

The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the
underside of the bar, but can still be turned easily by hand.
Hoid up the bar tip and tighten the bar nuts with the
combination spanner.

your hands from injury.
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).

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.

NOTE!
Note: if clutch cover is difficult to remove, replace bar nuts,
engage brake and rerelease (an audible click will be heard if
released properly).

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 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.

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FUEL HANDUNG
Fuel

Mi×ing ratio

Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and
must always be run using a mixture of gasoline and twostroke oil Htis important to accurately measure the amount of
oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained.
When mixing small amounts of rue!, even smalI inaccuracies
can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture.

Gasoline

1:50 (2%) for all engines
Two-stroke oil, mitre
Gasoline,

litre

2% (1:50)

0,10

0,20

0,30

0,40

US gallon

US fL oz°

2 1/2

6 1/2

12 7/8

Mixing
This engine is certified
gasoline.

to operate on unleaded

Use good quality unleaded gasoline. Engines equipped
with catamytic converters must be run on unleaded
fuel mixtures.
The lowest recommended octane grade is 87
((RON+MON)/2). Hfyou 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 resuIt in serious engine damage.

When working with continuous high revs (e.g. limbing) a
higher octane is recommended.

Environment

fueJ

HUSQVARNA recommends the use of alkyiate fuel or
environment fuel for four-stroke engines blended with twostroke oil as set out below. Note that carburetor adiustment
may be necessary when changing the type of fuel (see
instructions under the heading Carburetor).

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.
Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the
machine's fuel tank.

Running-in
Avoid running at a too high speed for extended periods during
the first 10 hours:

Two-stroke

Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container
intended for fuel

For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA twostroke oil, which is specially formulated for our two-stroke
engines.

Do not mix more than one month's supply of fuel at a time.
If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank
should be emptied and cleaned.

Chain

oim

We recommend the use of special oil (chain oil) with good
adhesion characteristics.

Never use two-stroke oil intended for water-cooled
outboard engines, sometimes referred to as outboard oil.
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 oiI 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 oiI pump and result in
damage to the oiI pump components.
Contact your service agent when choosing chain oil.

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Fueling

Fuel safety
Never refuel the machine whiIe the engine is running.
Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or
mixing fuel (gasoline and 2-stroke oH).
VV'ARNING! Taking the following

Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point
before starting it.

precautions.

will lessen the risk of fire:
Do not smoke and do not place any hot
objects in the vicinity of fuel
AJwaye stop the engine and metit cool for a
few minutes before refuelling.
When refuelling,
that any excess
Tighten

open the fuel cap siowty so
pressure is released gently.

the fuel cap carefully

after refuelling.

Atways move the machine away from the
refuelling area before starting.
Clean the area around the fuel cap. Clean the fueI and chain
oil tanks reguIady. The rue! filter must be replaced at least
once a year. Contamination in the tanks causes malfunction.
Make sure the fuel is welI mixed by shaking the container
before refuelling. The capacities of the chain oil tank and fuel
tank are carefully matched. You should therefore always filI
the chain oil tank and fuel tank at the same time.

Never start the machine:
1

If you have spilt fuel or chain oiI on the machine. Wipe off
the spilIage and aIIow remaining fuel to evaporate.

If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change
your ciothes. 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.

Transport

and storage

Always store the chain saw and fueI 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.
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 oi! 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 welI 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
Starting

and stopping
WARNING!

Warm engine

Note the following

before

starting:

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=

The chain brake musl oe engaged when the
chain saw is started to reduce the chance of
contact with the moving
starting.

chain during

Never start a chain saw untees the bar, chain
and atl 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,
Keep people and animals well away from the
working area,

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 controI 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,
Air purge (B): Press the air purge repeatedly until fue! begins
to fill the bulb=The bulb need not be completely filled=

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,

Starting

Grip the front handle with your Ieft hand, Hold the chain saw
on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear
handle, PulI the starter handle with your right hand and pull
out the starter cord slowiy until you feel a resistance (as the
starter pawls engage) then pulI firmly and rapidly=Never wrap
the starter cord around your hand

As the chain brake is still activated the engine must return to
idling speed as soon as possibie by disengaging the throttel
latch in order to avoid unnecessery wear on the clutch
assembly=

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=
CAUTION! Do not pulI the starter cord a!I the way out and do
not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended,
This can damage the machine,

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STARTING AND STOPPING
Note!
PutI the front hand guard towards the front handle. The chain
brake is now disengaged. "Yoursaw is ready for use.

Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and alI
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 iniury.

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.

Never start the machine indoors, Exhaust fumes can be
dangerous if inhaled.
Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no
risk of people or animals coming into contact with the
cutting equipment.

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Always hold the saw with both hands. The right hand
should be on the rear handle, and the Ieft hand on the
front handle. AII people, whether right or left handed,
should use this grip. Use a firm grip with thumbs and
fingers encircling the chain saw handles.

Stopping

Stop the engine by switching off the ignition.

WORKmNG TECHNmQUES
Before

use:

Basic
1

safety

rules

Look around you:
To ensure that peopIe, 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 iniured by failing trees,

Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not
damaged,

Check that the rear right hand guard is not damaged,

Check that the throttle lock works correctly and is not
damaged,

Check that the stop switch works correctly and is not
damaged,

Check that aII handles are free from oil,

Check that the anti vibration system works and is not
damaged,

Check that the muffler is securely attached and not
damaged,

Check that alI parts of the chain saw are tightened
correctly and that they are not damaged or missing,

Check that the chain catcher is in place and not damaged,

10 Check the chain tension,

General

working

CAUTION! Foilow the instructions above, but do not use a
chain saw in a situation where you cannot caII for help in case
of an accident,
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,

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 iniury,

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!

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 Personai protective equipment,

Take great care when cutting a tree that is under tension,
A tree that is under tension may spring back to its norma!
position before or after being cut, If you position yourself

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WOF{KmNGTECHNmQUES
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.

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.
Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the kickback
zone of the bar accidentally touches a branch, nearby tree
or some other object.

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 controi 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.
Never use the chain eaw above ehoumder height and
avoid cutting with the tip of the bar. Never use the
chain saw one-handed!

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

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.

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.

Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle.

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 bandies. You
shouId use this grip whether you are right-handed or bfthanded. This grip minimizes the effect of kickback and lets
you keep the chain saw under control. Do not let go of
the handmee!

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WOF{KmNGTECHNmQUES
Take great care when you cut with the top edge of the bar,
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. Hfthe saw
chain is jamming, the saw may be pushed back at you.

Terms
Cutting = General term for cutting through wood.
Limbing = Cutting branches off a felled tree.
Splitting = When the obiect you are cutting breaks off before
the cut is complete.
There are five important
consider
before making

factors
a cut:

you should

Make sure the cutting equipment will not jam in the cut.

Make sure the object you are cutting will not split.

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.

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. Hnthis 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.

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.

Basic

cutting

technique

'y I

Hsthere a risk of kickback?

Do the conditions and surrounding terrain affect how
safely you can stand and move about?

Two factors decide whether the chain will iam or the obiect
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.
Hnmost 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.

_tHMPORTANT!Hfthe chain jams in the cut: stop the
engine__
General
Always use full throttle when cutting!

Don't try to pull the chain saw free. Hfyou do you may be
injured by the chain when the chain saw suddenly breaks
f_e

the chain saw.

Reduce the speed to idle after every cut (running the
engine for too Iong at full throttle without any load, i.e.
without any resistance from the chain during cutting, can
lead to serious engine damage).
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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The following instructions describe how to handle the
common situations you are likely to encounter when using a
chain saw.

If it is possible (can you turn the log?) stop cutting about 2/3
of the way through the log.

Limbing
When Iimbing thick branches you should use the same
approach as for cutting.
Cut difficult branches piece by piece.
Turn the log and finish the cut from the opposite

The log is supported
will split.

side,

at one end. There is a high risk that it

Cutting

Start by cutting from below (about 1/3 of the way through).
wh_ue

or fatal injury.

If you have a pile of logs, each log you attempt to cut should
be removed from the piIe, 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.

Finish by cutting from above so that the two cuts meet.

The log is supported
the chain will iam.

at both ends. There is a high risk that

Start by cutting from above (about 1/3 of the way through).

The log is raying on the ground. There is little risk of the
chain iamming or the obiect splitting. However there is a risk
that the chain will touch the ground when you finish the cut.

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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Finish by cutting from below so that the two cuts meet.

WORKING TECHNIQUES
Tree felling

technique

The main point to avoid is letting the tree fail onto another
tree, 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!
takesofachain
lot of saws
experience
fellfell
a tree
Inexperienced Itusers
should tonot
trees, Do _
n__evel!
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
I protectors should be lifted immediately when sawing is
completed so that sounds and warning signals can be
heard,
Felling

direction

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,

Clearing

the trunk

and preparing

your

retreat

DeIimb 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 iudge which way the tree would fail naturally,
Several factors affect this:
Lean of the tree
Bend
Wind direction
Arrangement of branches
Weight of snow
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 fail
before you expect it to,

Remove any undergrowth from the base of the tree and check
the area for obstacles (stones, branches, holes, etc,) so that
you have a cIear path of retreat when the tree starts to fall,
Your path of retreat should be roughly 135 degrees away from
the intended felling direction,

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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Felling

Felling

cut

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 pulI stroke.
_ebat

mength of your

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 feIIing cut. By placing these cuts correctly you
can control the felling direction very accurately.
[}irectional

cuts

To make the directionaI cuts you begin with the top cut. Stand
to the right of the tree and cut on the pull stroke.
Finish the felIing cut paraIIel with the directional cut Iine 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.
}
I

[

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
All controI over the felling direction is Iost if the feiIing hinge is
too narrow or non-existent, or if the directionaI cuts and felling
cut are badly pIaced.

The Iine where the two cuts meet is called the directional cut
line. This line shouId be perfectly horizontal and at right
angles (90 °) to the chosen felling direction.

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When the felling cut and directional cut are comptete the tree
should start to fail by itself or with the aid of a felling wedge or
breaking bar.

WOF{KmNGTECHNmQUES
We recommend that you use a bar that is longer than the
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.

The safest method is to use a winch.
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.

Freeing
Freeing

a tree that has fallen
a "trapped

badly

tree"

It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high
accident risk.
Never try to fell the tree that is trapped.

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.
General

advice:

Position yourself so that you will be clear of the tree or branch
when the tension is reIeased.

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
tension!

through

a tree or branch that is in

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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WORKING TECHNIQUES
How to avoid

kickback

Limbing

_de

What is kickback?
The word kickback is used to describe the sudden reaction
that causes the chain saw and bar to iump off an object when
the upper quadrant of the tip of the bar, known as the kickback
zone, touches an obiect.

Kickback aIways occurs in the cutting pIans 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.

bar. B_remely
cautioUS and avoid contacting the log, other
limbs o r objects w!th the nose of the guide
bar, Be e×tremely cautious of I robe under
tensionlTbey
can spring back toward you
_ng
in injury.

Make sure that you can stand and move about safely=Work on
the Ieft side of the trunk= Work as c!ose as possible to the
chain saw for maximum controI. If possible, let the weight of
the chain saw rest on the trunk.

Keep the trunk between you and the chain saw as you move
along the trunk.

Cutting

the trunk into togs

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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GeneraW

Basic

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.

The basic carburetor settings are adiusted during testing at
the factory. Avoid running at a too high speed for extended
periods during the first 10 hours.

Carburetor

settings

and running

CAUTION! tf the chain rotates while idling theT-ecrew
must be turned anti-cmockwiee until the chain stops.

adjustment

Due to existing environmental and emissions legislation your
chain saw is equipped with movement Iimiters on the
carburetor adjuster screws. These limit the adjustment
possibilities to a maximum of a 1/2 turn.

Rec. idle speed: 2700 rpm

Fine adjustment
When the machine has been "run-in" the carburetor should be
finely adiusted. The fine adjustment should be carried out
by a qualified person. First adjust the L-iet, then the idling
screw T and then the H-jet.

Conditions
Before any adiustments 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.

Function

Do not attempt to adjust the L and H jets beyond
either stop as this could cause damage.

The carburetor governs the engine's speed via the throttle
controi. 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 fiat 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.
The carburetor has three adjustment controls:

Low speed

jet L

Turn the low speed iet L clockwise until it stops. If the engine
acceIerates poorly or idIes unevenIy, turn the Iow speed jet L
anticlockwise until good acceleration and idIing are achieved.

L = Low speed iet
H = High speed iet
T = Idle adjustment screw

The L and H-iets are used to adiust 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 anticlockwise the ratio becomes richer (more fuel). A lean
mixture gives a higher engine speed and a rich mixture
gives a lower engine speed.

Fine adjustment

of the idling speed T

Adjust the idle speed with the T-screw. If it is necessary to readiust, turn the T-screw ciockwise 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.

th se.!he
saw until it h_perly

eo!
o.ain
adjusted

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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High speed

Checking

jet H

At the factory the engine is adjusted at sea level When
working at a high amtitude or in different weather
conditions, temperatures and atmospheric
humidity_ it
may be necessary to make minor adjustments to the h{gh
speed jet.
CAUTION! if the high speed jet is screwed
may damage the pieton/cyminder.

the front hand guard

Make sure the front hand guard is not damaged and that there
are no visibIe defects such as cracks.

in too far, it

When test run at the factory, the high speed iet is set so that
the engine satisfies the applicable Iega! requirements at the
same time as achieving maximum performance. The
carburetor's high speed jet is then locked using a limiter cap
in the fuIIy screwed out position. The limiter cap limits the
potentiaI 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 adiusted the machine
accelerates without hesitation and the machine 4-cycbs 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-iet is set too lean
the machine will have less power, poor acceleration and could
suffer damage to the engine.

Checking, maintaining
and servicing
chain saw safety equipment

Checking

the inertia

brake release

With the engine turned off, hold the chain saw over a stump
or other firm obiect. Let go of the front handIe so that the bar
drops towards the stump as the chain saw rotates around the
rear handle.

Note! AII servicing and repair work on the machine requires
speciaI training. This is especially true of the machine's
safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the checks
described below we recommend you to contact our
servicing deaIer=

Chain
Checking

brake and front
brake

band

hand guard

wear

When the bar hits the stump the brake should
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 0.6 mm (0,024
inch) thick at its thinnest point.

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be apptiedo

Checkingthe braketrigger
PIace the chain saw on firm ground and start it. Make sure the
chain does not touch the ground or any other obiect. See the
instructions under the heading Start and stop.

Check that the throttle control and throttle Iock move freely
and that the return springs work properly.

Start the chain saw and apply ful! 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 adiustment.

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 fulI 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 immediatemy.

Right

Throttle

_ock

hand guard

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 idie setting
when the throttie lock is released.

Vibration

Press the throttle Iock and make sure it returns to its
original position when you release it.

damping

system

Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or
deformation.

Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached
to the engine unit and handle unit.

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Never use a muffler if the spark arrestor
or defective.

Stop switch

mesh is missing

Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you
move the stop switch to the stop setting.
\\

Muffler

Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler.

Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the
machine.

Some mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrestor
mesh. If your machine has this type of muffier, you should
clean the mesh at least once a week. This is best done with a
wire brush. A blocked mesh wiII cause the engine to overheat
and may lead to serious damage.
Note! The mesh must be replaced if it is damaged. If the mesh
is blocked the machine wilI overheat and this will cause
damage to the cylinder and piston. Never use a machine with
a muffler that is in poor condition.

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The muffler is designed to reduce the noise levei 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.

Starter

Tensioning

the recoil

spring

Hook the starter cord in the notch in the puIley and turn
the starter pulley about 2 turns clockwise.
upARNiNG!When
in the starter housing
under istension
the recoilit is
spring
wound
and can, if handled carelessly, pop out and
cause personal injury.

Note! Check that the puIIey can be turned an additionaI 1/
2 turn when the starter cord is pulled all the way out.

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

Loosen the screws that hold the starter against the
crankcase and remove the starter.

Changing

a broken

recoil

spring

Lift off the puIIey. See instructions under heading
Changing a broken or worn starter cord.

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 slowh backwards.

Remove the recoil spring from inside the puIIey by tapping
the pulley Iightly 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.

,iti

Undo the screw in the centre of the pulley and remove the
pulIey, hsert and fasten a new starter cord to the pulley.
Wind approx. 3 turns of the starter cord onto the pulley.
Connect the puIIey to the recoil spring so that the end of
the spring engages in the pulley. Fit the screw in the
center of the pulley, hsert 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.

Fitting

the starter

To fit the starter, first pull out the starter cord and place the
starter in position against the crankcase. Then slowiy
release the starter cord so that the pulley engages with
the pawIs.
Fit and tighten the screws that hotd the starter.

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Air filter

Spark plug

The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt
in order to avoid:

The spark plug condition is influenced by:
Incorrect carburetor adiustment.

Carburettor malfunctions
Starting problems

An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type of
oil)=

Loss of engine power

A dirty air filter=

Unnecessary

wear to engine parts

Excessive fuel consumption.
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.

These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes,
which may result in operating problems and starting
difficulties=
If the machine is Iow 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.

0,5 mm

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
amways be replaced.

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

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.
Lubricate the bar tip sprocket each time you refuel. Use the
special grease gun and a good quality bearing grease.

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Needle bearing

Wubrication

Cooling

system

The clutch drum has a needle bearing on the output shaft.
This needle bearing must be lubricated regularly (once a
week).

To keep the working temperature as low as possible the
machine is equipped with a cooling system.

When lubricating, remove the clutch cover by loosening the
two bar nuts. Lay the saw on its side with the clutch drum
upwards.

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).

Lubrication involves engine oil dripping into the centre of the
clutch drum as it rotates.

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 wilI reduce the oil flow and turning the screw
anti-clockwise will increase the oil flow=

Recommended

The cooling system consists of:

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.

settings:

Bar 13"-15": Position 1
Bar 15"-18": Position 2
Bar 18"-20": Position 3

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.

These recommendations apply to Husqvarna's chain oil, for
other chain oils increase the oil flow by one step.

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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.

Temperature

0°C (32°F) or colder:

The cylinder cover is designed so it can be adiusted 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.

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 coid air and prevents large
amounts of snow from being sucked in.

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! Any maintenance other than that described in
this manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer
(retailer).

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Maintenance

schedule

The following is a list of the maintenance
Maintenance section=

that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the

Daimy maintenance

Clean the outside of the machine,
Check that the components of the throttle
control work safely. (Throttle lock and
throttle controL)

WeekBy maintenance
On chain saws without a catalytic
converter, check the cooling system
weekly,

MontHy

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=

Check the starter, starter cord and return
spring,

Check the clutch centre, clutch drum and
clutch spring for wear.

Check that the vibration damping
elements are not damaged,

Clean the spark plug. Check that the
electrode gap is 0.5 mm (0,020 inch).

The bar should be turned daily for more
even wear. Check the lubrication hole in
the bar, to be sure it is not ciogged. Clean
the bar groove. If the bar has a sprocket
tip, this should be lubricated=

Lubricate the clutch drum bearing.

Clean the outside of the carburetor.

Check that the bar and chain are getting
sufficient oiI=

File off any burrs from the edges of the
bar=

Check fueI hose for cracks or other
damage. Change if necessary.

Clean or replace the spark arrestor mesh
on the muffler.

Empty the fuel tank and clean the inside.

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 fiIter. Replace if necessary.

Check atI cables and connections.

Clean the chain brake and check that it
operates safely. Make sure that the chain
catcher is undamaged, and replace it if
necessary.

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.
Sharpen the chain and check its tension

Check that nuts and screws are tight.
Check that the stop switch works
correctly=
Check that there are no fueI 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
Technical

DATA

data
455

460

3,38/55,5

3,68/60,3

Cylinder bore, inch/mm

1,85/47

1,93/49

Stroke, inch/mm

1,26/32

Idte speed, rpm

2700

Power, kW/hp @ rpm

3,5/2,6

Engine
Cylinder displacement,

Ignition

cu.in/cm 3

2700
@ 9000

3,7/2,7 @ 9000

system

Manufacturer of ignition system

SEM

Type of ignition system

Spark plug

NGK BPMR 7A/
Champion RCJ 7Y

Electrode gap, inch/mm

0,02/0,5

Manufacturer of carburetor

Walbro

VVaIbro

Carburetor type

WTA

Fuel tank capacity, US pint/Iitre

0,93/0,44

Oil pump capacity at 9,000 rpm, ml/min

11,5

Oil tank capacity, US pint/litre

0,68/0,32

Type of oil pump

Automatic

12,8/5,8

Standard bar length, inch/cm

13/33

Recommended

13-20/33-50

Usable cutting [ength, inches/cm

12-19/31-49

Pitch, inch/mm

0,325/8,25

3/8 / 9,52

0,050/1,3

0,058/1,5

Fuemand lubrication system

Weight
Chain saw without bar or chain, empty tanks, Ib/kg
Chain/bar

bar lengths, inch/cm

Thickness of drive links, inch/mm

0,063/1,6

Drive sprocket type/teeth

Spur/7

Chain speed at max= power, m/sec

20,0

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TECHNICAL
Recommended

origina_

and replacement

DATA

bar and chain

combinations

Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for the Husqvarna chain saw model 455 Rancher 460. 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
achieve kickback reduction.

recommendations.

There may be other combinations

available, which will also

As we are Iisting the maximum guide bar nose radius, you may use a guide bar with smaller nose radius than in our Iist. For guide
bars of the same length, ati 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 modei Husqvarna 455 Rancher 460 met the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000 when tested
with the combinations of bars and saw chains Iisted below. The saw chains Husqvarna H30, H80 and H81 are also cIassified as a
Nowkickback saw chain since it met the requirements for low kickback saw chain outlined in ANSI B 175.1-2000. We recommend
to use onty the Iisted 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.
Chain

Bar

Length,

inch

Pitch,

inch

Thickness of drive
links, inch/ram

Ma×, nose
radius

Drive

Type

0,325

10T

0,325

10T

0,325

1,3

10T

Husqvarna H30

0,325

10T

0,325

10T

0,325

10T

0,325

10T

0,325

10T

0,325

12T

3/8

11T

3/8

11T

1,5

10T

1,5

3/8

11T

3/8

11T

link

count

Husqvarna H25

Husqvarna H42

68
72

inch/rnm

inch/ram

H30

3/15 / 4,8

85 °

30 °

10 °

0,025 / 0,65

5056981=00

5056981=08

H25

3/16 / 4,8

85 °

30 °

10 °

0,085 / 0,65

5056981=00

5056981=09

H42

7/32 / 5,5

50 °

25 °

10 °

0,025 / 0,55

5056981 =01

5056981 =07

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FEDERAL

EMiSSiON CONTROL WARRANTY

YOUR WARRANTY

RIGHTS AND

The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency),
Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are
pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on
your 2001 and Iater 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=

MANUFACTURER'S
COVERAGE

WARRANTY

The 2001 and later smalI 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=

OWNER'S WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILmTIES

WARRANTY

COMMENCEMENT

WHAT IS COVERED
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 &
Garden servicing dealer= If you have any questions regarding
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact
your nearest authorized servicing dealer or caII Husqvarna
Forest & Garden at 1-800-487-5963=
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=
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'=

WHAT IS NOT COVERED
All failures caused by abuse, neglect or improper
maintenance are not covered=
ADD -ON OR MODIFIED

As the small nonroad engine owner, you are responsible for
the performance of the required maintenance iisted in your
Operator's Manual= Husqvarna Forest & Garden
recommends that you retain all receipts covering
maintenance on your smalI nonroad engine, but Husqvarna
Forest & Garden cannot deny warranty solely for the Iack 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 smalI
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 calI Husqvarna
Forest & Garden at 1-800-487-5963=

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=

HOW TO FILE A CLAUM
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 1-800487-5963=

WHERE TO GET WARRANTY

SERWCE

Warranty services or repairs shaII be provided at all
Husqvarna Forest & Garden authorized servicing deaIers=

MAUNTENANCE, REPLACEMENT
REPAIR OF EMUSSmON-RELATED

AND
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=

DATE

The warranty period begins on the date small nonroad engine
is delivered=

EMISSION
LmST
1

LENGTH

STATEMENT

OF COVERAGE

Husqvama Forest & Garden warrants to the initiaI 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=

CONTROL

WARRANTY

PARTS

Carburetor and internal parts

Intake pipe, airfilter holder and carburetor bolts=

AirfiIter and fuelfilter covered up to maintenance schedule=

Spark Plug, covered up to maintenance

Ignition Module

MAINTENANCE

schedule

STATEMENT

The owner is responsible for the performance of all required
maintenance, as defined in the operator's manual=

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AMERICAN
Safety precautions

STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

for chain

saw

Other

safety

precautions

users
(ANSI B 175.1-2000 Annex C

Kickback

safety

precautions

nose
or tip of
the g uide
baroccur
touches
ARNING!
Kickback
may
whenanthe
objecL or when the wood doses in and
pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a
Ughtning fast reverse reaction, kicking the
guide bar up and back towards the operator.

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.
Use caution when handling fuel= Move the chain saw at least
10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point before starting the engine.

Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly
back towards the operator.

Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw when
starting or cutting with the chain saw= Keep bystanders and
animaIs out of the work area=

Either of these reactions may cause you to
lose contro_ of the saw which cou Id result in
serious personal injury.

Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure
footing and a pianned retreat path from the falIing tree=

Do not remye×dusively
upon the safety
devices built into your saw. As a chain saw
user, you shoutd take several steps to keep
your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury.
With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or
eliminate the element of surprise= Sudden surprise
contributes to accidents.
Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right
hand on the rear handIe, and the left hand on the front handIe,
when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and
fingers encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip wi!l help
you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw. Don't let
go=

Keep a!l parts of your body away from the saw chain when the
engine is running=
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=
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=
Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw down.
Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and
saplings because slender materiaI 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 Iog,
branch, or any other obstacle which could be hit while you are
operating the saw=

When cutting a Iimb that is under tension be aIert for
springback so that you wil! not be struck when the tension in
the wood fibers is released.

Cut at high engine speeds=

Keep handles dry, dean and free of oil or fuel mixture=

Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.

Operate the chain saw onIy in weII-ventilated areas=

Follow manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain=

Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you have been
specifically trained to do so=

Only use repIacement bars and chains specified by the
manufacturer or the equivalent=

Do not operate a chain saw above shoulder height.
All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the
operatoCs/owner's safety and maintenance instructions,
should be performed by competent chain saw service
personnel= (For exampIe, if improper toots are used to remove
the fiywheeI or if an improper tool is used to hotd 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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Husqvarna 455 RANCHER User Manual CHAIN SAW Manuals And Guides L0522159

HUSQVARNA Chainsaw, Gas Manual L0522159 HUSQVARNA Chainsaw, Gas Owner's Manual, HUSQVARNA Chainsaw, Gas installation guides

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