Summary of Contents for Husqvarna TrioBrake 455e Series
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Operator ′ s manual 455e-series Rancher TrioBrake™ Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h...
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: Symbols in the operator’s manual: WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can Switch off the engine before carrying out result in serious or fatal injury to the any checks or maintenance. operator or others.
CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ........7 Symbols in the operator’s manual: ......7 CONTENTS Contents ............... 8 INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, ............. 9 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? ......9 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw ......
14 Front hand guard forestry and gardening as well as for building and construction industry. Husqvarna ′ s aim is also to be in the 15 Muffler front edge according to ergonomics, usability, security 16 Bar tip sprocket and environmental protection.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw Important • Please read this manual carefully. IMPORTANT! • (1) - (113) refer to figures on p. 2-6. This chain saw for forest service is designed for forest • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and work such as felling, delimbing and cutting.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS possible. Your dealer, forestry school or your library can carried out professionally. If you need further information provide information about which training materials and please contact your nearest service workshop. courses are available. Work is constantly in progress to improve the design and technology - improvements that WARNING! Never use a machine with increase your safety and efficiency.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS designed to be activated by the inertia in the kickback Throttle lockout direction. (7) The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of operation of the throttle control. When you press the lock the bar is closer to you the chain brake will be (A) (i.e.
• Extend the life of cutting equipment. a bar and chain combinations recommended by Husqvarna. See instructions under the heading Technical • Avoid increasing vibration levels. Data for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations General rules we recommend.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Bar groove width (inches/mm). The groove in the bar • Always file cutting teeth from the inside face. Reduce must match the width of the chain drive links. the pressure on the return stroke. File all the teeth on one side first, then turn the chain saw over and file the •...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Check the chain tension every time you refuel. NOTE! A Checking chain lubrication new chain has a running-in period during which you • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See should check the tension more frequently. instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip Tension the chain as tightly as possible, but not so tight sprocket.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 the chain must be replaced.
ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain WARNING! Always wear gloves, when working with the chain. Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. (40) Loosen the chain tensioner wheel and remove the clutch cover (chain brake).
Never use waste oil. This results in damage to the oil Environment fuel pump, the bar and the chain. HUSQVARNA recommends the use of alkylate fuel, either • It is important to use oil of the right grade (suitable Aspen two-stroke fuel or environmental fuel for four-stroke viscosity range) to suit the air temperature.
FUEL HANDLING Fuelling 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.
STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Air purge (B): Press the air purge repeatedly (at least 6 times) until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled. WARNING! Note the following before Decompression valve (C): Press the valve to reduce the starting: pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use: (55) Take great care when removing small branches and avoid cutting bushes (i.e. cutting many small branches Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not at the same time). Small branches can be grabbed by damaged.
WORKING TECHNIQUES saw chain and be thrown towards you. Even if this Terms does not need to be a danger, you may be surprised Cutting = General term for cutting through wood. and lose control of the saw. Never saw stacked logs or Limbing = Cutting branches off a felled tree.
WORKING TECHNIQUES The log is lying on the ground. There is little risk of the Another very important factor, which does not affect the chain jamming or the object splitting. However there is a felling direction but does affect your safety, is to make sure risk that the chain will touch the ground when you finish the tree has no damaged or dead branches that might the cut.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Set the spike bumper (if one is fitted) just behind the felling If you must cut across tree/limb, make two to three cuts, hinge. Use full throttle and advance the chain/bar slowly one inch apart, one to two inches deep. (89) into the tree.
1/2 turn. (53) • Do not attempt to adjust the L and H jets beyond either Your Husqvarna product has been designed and stop as this could cause damage. manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful •...
MAINTENANCE To adjust the carburettor correctly you should contact a When the bar hits the stump the brake should be mechanic with access to a rev counter. applied. (93) CAUTION! As the spark is cut off, the rev counter does not Checking the right-hand brake trigger show speeds higher than 13600 rpm.
MAINTENANCE Vibration damping system Starter 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 Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or injury.
The machine is A HUSQVARNA chain saw can be equipped with different supplied from the factory with the screw set to position 2. types of air filter according to working conditions, weather, Turning the screw clockwise will reduce the oil flow and...
MAINTENANCE 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). 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.
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 On chain saws without a catalytic brake for wear.
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 455e-series Rancher TrioBrake Engine Cylinder displacement, cm 55,5 Cylinder bore, mm Stroke, mm Idle speed, rpm 2700 Power, kW/ rpm 2,6/9000 Ignition system Spark plug Champion RCJ 7Y/ NGK BPMR 7A Electrode gap, mm Fuel and lubrication system Fuel tank capacity, litre 0,44 Oil pump capacity at 9,000 rpm, ml/min...
TECHNICAL DATA Bar and chain combinations The following cutting attachments are approved for the model Husqvarna 455e-series Rancher TrioBrake. Chain Length, drive links Length, inch Pitch, inch Gauge, mm Max. nose radius Type (no.) 0,325 0,325 0,325 Husqvarna H30 0,325...
Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chain saws for forest service Husqvarna 455e-series Rancher TrioBrake from 2010’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial number), are in conformity with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES:...
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