Husqvarna 465, 460, 455e User Manual

Oper ator ′ s manual

455 Rancher II, 455e Rancher II

455e Rancher II

TrioBrake

460 Rancher II, 465 Rancher II

Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

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Symbols on the mac hine:

dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in ser operator or others.

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and mak understand the instructions before using the machine.

Always wear:

• Approved protective helmet

• Approved hearing protection

• Protective goggles or a visor

This product is in accordance with applicab

Noise emission to the environment according to the European Comm emission is speciﬁed in the Technical data chapter and on the label.

WARNING! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, and cause a lightning f reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator. May cause serious personal injury.

Decompression v alve: The valve is to

reduce the pressure in the cylinder and mak use the decompression valve when starting the machine.

Ignition; choke: Set the choke control in

the chok automatically set the stop switch to the start position.

Adjustment of the oil pump.

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KEY T O SYMBOLS

Chain brake, activated (right) Chain

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Other symbols/decals on the mac hine refer to special

tiﬁcation requirements for certain markets.

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Switch off the engine b y moving the stop s position before carrying out any checks or maintenance. CAUTION! The start/stop switch automatically returns to run position. In order to prevent unintentional starting, the spark plug cap must be removed from the spark plug when assembling, checking and/or performing maintenance.

Always wear approved protective glo

Regular cleaning is required.

Visual check.

Protective goggles or a visor must be wo

Refuelling.

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Refuelling.

Chain oil ﬁll.

Air purge.

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Filling with oil and adjusting oil ﬂow.

The chain brake must be engaged when the chain sa

WARNING! Kickback ma y occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, and cause a lightning f reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator. Ma y cause serious personal injury.

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Contents

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Symbols on the machine: ..................................... 2

Symbols in the operator’s manual: ....................... 2

CONTENTS

Contents ............................................................... 3

INTR ODUCTION

Dear Customer , .................................................... 4

WHA T IS WHAT?

What is what on the chain sa w? ........................... 5

GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS

Bef ore using a new chain saw .............................. 6

Important .............................................................. 6

Always use common sense .................................. 7

Personal protective equipment ............................. 7

Machine′s safety equipment ................................. 7

Cutting equipment ................................................ 10

ASSEMBL

Fitting the bar and chain

FUEL HANDLING

Fuel

Fueling .................................................................. 20

Fuel safety ............................................................ 20

Star

Bef

General working instructions ................................ 23

How to avoid kickback .......................................... 29

MAINTENANCE

Gener

Carburettor adjustment ......................................... 31

Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw saf

Mufﬂer .................................................................. 33

Starter .................................................................. 34

Air ﬁlter ................................................................. 35

Spark plug ............................................................ 35

Needle bearing lubrication ................................... 35

Adjustment of the oil pump. .................................. 36

Cooling system ..................................................... 36

”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning ........................ 36

Winter use ............................................................ 36

Maintenance schedule ......................................... 38

TECHNICAL D ATA

echnical data ...................................................... 39

Guide bar and saw chain combinations ............... 41

Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges ........................... 41

EC-declaration of conformity ................................ 42

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ARTING AND STOPPING

ting and stopping ........................................... 21

ORKING TECHNIQUES

ore use: ........................................................... 23

al ................................................................. 31

ety equipment .................................................. 31

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INTR

Dear Customer ,

Cong ratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Sw of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the waterpowered plant. During the more than 300 years in existence, 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 pr gardening, as well as for the building and construction industry. Husqvarna ergonomics features to add to our products within these areas.

We are convinced that you will appreciate with great satisfaction the quality and performance of our product for a very long time to come whenever this may be necessary. If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorised dealers, ask for the address of your nearest service workshop.

It is our wish that you will be satisﬁed with your product and that it will be your companion for a long time. Think of this oper the second-hand v is passed on to the b

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

appear

edish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna River, for production

iority. The business concept is to develop, manufacture and market motor-driven products for forestry and

, usability , security and environmental protection. That is the reason why we have dev eloped man y different

. The purchase of one of our products gives you access to professional help with repairs and service

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s manual as a valuable document. By f ollowing its content (usage, service, maintenance, etc), the lif e span and

alue of the machine can be extended. If you sell this machine, make sure that the operator

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WHA T IS WHA

What is what on the c hain saw?

Front hand guard 2 Cylinder cover 3 Air purge 4 Start reminder 5 Right-hand brake trigger (455e Rancher II TrioBrake) 6 Rear handle 7 Information and warning decal 8 Combined start and stop switch 9 Fuel tank 10 Starter 11 Starter handle 12 Chain oil tank 13 Product and serial number plate 14 Throttle lockout 15 Decompression valve 16 Front handle 17 Mufﬂer 18 Bar tip sprocket

19 Saw chain 20 Guide bar 21 Spike bumper 22 Chain catcher 23 Chain tensioning screw (460 Rancher II,

465 Rancher II) 24 Clutch cover (460 Rancher II, 465 Rancher II) 25 Oil pump adjustment screw 26 Right hand guard 27 Throttle trigger 28 Clutch cover (455e Rancher II,

455e Rancher II TrioBrake) 29 Chain tensioner wheel 30 Knob 31 Clutch cover (455 Rancher II) 32 Chain tensioning screw 33 Operator′s manual 34 Combination spanner 35 Guide bar cover

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS

Bef ore using a new chain saw

Please read this manual 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 Handling and Star Stopping.

• Do not use the chain saw until sufﬁcient chain oil has reached the chain. Lubricating cutting equipment.

• Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent

ing impairment. So always use approv ed hearing

hear protection.

See instructions under the heading

ARNING! Under no circumstances may the design of the machine be modiﬁed without the permission of the manufacturer. Always use original accessories. Non-authorized modiﬁcations and/or accessories can result in serious personal injury or the death of the operator or others.

ARNING! A chain saw is a dangerous tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and can cause serious, even fatal injuries. It is very important that you read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual.

ARNING! The inside of the mufﬂer contain chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged mufﬂer.

ARNING! Long term inhalation of the engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk.

ARNING! This machine produces an electromagnetic ﬁeld during operation. This ﬁeld may under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this machine.

ting and

ARNING! Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the mac machine is equipped with a springloaded stop switch and can be started by low speed and force on the starter handle, even small children under some circumstances can produce the force necessary to start the machine. This can mean a risk of serious personal injury. Therefore remove the spark plug cap when the machine is not under close supervision.

hine. As the

Impor tant

IMPOR TANT! This chain saw for forest service is designed for forest

ork such as felling, limbing and cutting.

w National regulation can restrict the use of the machine. You should only use the saw with the bar and chain

combinations w data.

Never use the machine if you are fatigued, while under the inﬂuence of alcohol or dr that could affect your vision, alertness, coordination or judgement.

Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the ”P

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 Maintenance heading.

Never use any accessories other than those recommended in this man the headings Cutting equipment and Technical data.

CAUTION! Always wear protective glasses or a face visor to reduce the risk of injury from thrown objects. A chain saw is capable of throwing objects, such as wood chips, small pieces of wood, etc, at great force. This can result in serious injury, especially to the eyes.

e recommend in the chapter Technical

ugs, medication or anything

ersonal protective equipment” heading.

ual. See instructions under

ARNING! Running an engine in a conﬁned or badly ventilated area can result in death due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.

ARNING! Faulty cutting equipment or the wrong combination of bar and saw chain increases the risk of kickback! Only use the bar/saw chain combinations we recommend, and follow the ﬁling instructions. See instructions under the heading Technical data.

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS

ways use common sense

It is not possib le to cover every conceivab le situation you can f

ace when using a chain saw. Always exercise care and use your common sense. Avoid all situations which you consider to be beyond your capability. If you still feel uncertain about operating procedures after reading these instructions, you should consult an expert before continuing. Do not hesitate to contact your dealer or us if you have any questions about the use of the chain saw. We will willingly be of service and provide you with advice as well as help you to use your chain saw both efﬁciently and safely. Attend a training course in chain saw usage if possible. Your dealer, forestry school or your library can provide information about which training materials and courses are available.

• 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

Generally clothes should be close-ﬁtting without restr

icting your freedom of movement.

T ANT! Sparks can come from the mufﬂer, the bar

IMPOR and chain or other sources. Always have ﬁre extinguishing tools available if you should need them. Help prevent forest ﬁres.

Work is constantly in progress to improv e the design and technology - impro efﬁciency. Visit your dealer regularly to see whether you can beneﬁt from new features that have been introduced.

vements that increase your safety and

ersonal protective equipment

ARNING! Most chain saw accidents

happen when the chain touches the

operator. You must use approved personal protective equipment whenever you use the machine. Per sonal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.

Alw ays wear:

• Approved protective helmet

Mac hine

In this section the machine’ s safety features and their function are e 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.

The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not

ied out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not

carr carried out professionally. If you need further information please contact your nearest service workshop.

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s safety equipment

xplained. For inspection and maintenance

ARNING! Never use a machine with

W defective safety components. Safety equipment must be inspected and maintained. See instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment. If your machine does not pass all the checks, take the saw to a servicing dealer for repair.

Chain brake and fr ont hand guard

our chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is designed to stop the chain if y brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only you can prevent them.

ou get a kickback. The chain

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Take care when using your saw and make sure the kickback zone of the bar never touches any object.

• The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually y your left hand) or automatically by the inertia

(b release mechanism.

• The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is

orwards or when the right-hand brake trigger

pushed f (E) is pushed up and forwards.

reduce the risk of moving chain accidentally hitting your leg or anyone or anything close by.

• To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard bac

kwards, towards the front handle.

• Kickback can be very sudden and violent. Most

kbacks are minor and do not always activate the

kic chain brake. If this happens you should hold the chain saw ﬁrmly and not let go.

• This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism that tightens the br drive system (D) (clutch drum).

• The front hand guard is not designed solely to activate the chain br reduces the risk of your left hand hitting the chain if you lose grip of the front handle.

• The chain brake must be engaged when the chain

w is started to prevent the saw chain from rotating.

• Use the chain brake as a ”parking brake” when

ting and when moving over short distances, to

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ake band (C) around the engine

ake. Another important feature is that it

• The way the chain brake is activ ated, either manually or automatically b depends on the force of the kickback and the position of the chain saw in relation to the object that the kickback zone of the bar strikes.

If you get a violent kickback while the kickbac k zone of the bar is f designed to be activated by the inertia in the kickback direction.

y the inertia release mechanism,

arthest away from you the chain brake is

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of the bar is closer to you the chain brake will be activated manually by the movement of y our left hand.

• In the felling position the left hand is in a position that es manual activation of the chain brake

mak impossible. With this type of grip, that is when the left hand is placed so that it cannot affect the movement of the front hand guard, the chain brake can only be activated by the inertia action.

Will my chain brake always protect me from injury in the event of a kickback?

No. First, the chain brake must be in working order to provide the intended protection. Second, it must be activated during the kickback as described above to stop the saw chain. Third, the chain brake ma y be activated b ut if the bar is too close to you the brake might not have enough time to slow down and stop the chain before the chain saw hits you.

Only you and proper working technique can eliminate kickback and its danger.

Throttle lockout

The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control. When you press the lock (A) (i.e. when you g rasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B). When you release the handle the throttle control and the throttle lockout both move back to their original positions. This arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting.

Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback?

No. It takes a certain force to move the hand guard forward. If your hand only lightly touches the front guard or slips over it, the force ma y not be enough to trigger the chain brake. You should also maintain a ﬁrm grip of the chain saw handles while working. If you do and experience a kickback, your hand may never leave the front handle and will not activate the chain brake, or the chain brake will only activate after the saw has swung around a considerable distance. In such instances, the chain brake might not have enough time to stop the saw chain before it touches you.

There are also certain positions in which your hand cannot reach the front hand guard to activ brake; for example, when the saw chain is held in felling position.

ate the chain

Will my inertia activated chain brake always activate during kickback in the event of a kickback?

No. First y our brak e m ust be in w orking order . Testing the brake is simple, see instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment. We recommend you do bef ore 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.

Chain catcher

The chain catcher is designed to catch the chain if it snaps or jumps off. This should not happen if the chain is properly tensioned (see instructions under the heading Assembly) and if the bar and chain are properly serviced and maintained (see instructions under the heading General working instructions).

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.

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Vibration damping system

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

The machine transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and the machine chain saw, including the cutting equipment, is insulated from the handles by vibration damping units.

Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more vibr with cutting equipment that is blunt or faulty (wrong type or badly sharpened) will increase the vibration level.

′s vibration damping system reduces the

′s handle unit. The body of the

ation than cutting softwoods (most conifers). Cutting

Mufﬂer

The mufﬂer is designed to keep noise levels to a minim um and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.

WARNING! The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a ﬁre. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material!

In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of ﬁres. These areas are sometimes subject to go requiring among other things the mufﬂer must be equipped with an approved type of spark arrestor mesh.

vernment rules

WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve

damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition. These symptoms normally appear in the ﬁngers, hands or wrists. These symptoms may be increased in cold temperatures.

Stop switch

Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.

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.

WARNING! Never use a saw without a mufﬂer, or with a damaged mufﬂer. A damaged mufﬂer may substantially increase the noise level and the ﬁre hazard. Keep ﬁre ﬁghting equipment handy. If a spark arrestor screen is required in your area, never use the saw without or with a broken spark arrestor screen.

Cutting equipment

This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to:

• Reduce the risk of kickback.

• Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping off the bar

• Obtain optimal cutting performance.

• Extend the life of cutting equipment.

• Avoid increasing vibration levels.

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General rules

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

Keep the chain’s cutting teeth properly

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sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the recommended ﬁle gauge.

sharpened chain increases the risk of accidents.

Maintain the correct depth gauge setting! Follow

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our instructions and use the recommended depth gauge clearance.

the risk of kickback.

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

A damaged or badly

Too large a clearance increases

By using cutting equipment with ”built-in” kickback reduction and k maintained you can reduce the effects of kickback.

Guide bar

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

Saw chain

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

IMPORTANT! No saw chain design eliminates the danger of kickback.

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.

Guide bar

• Length (inches/cm)

eeping the chain sharp and well-

WARNING! Any contact with a rotating saw chain can cause extremely serious injuries.

Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and

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properly maintained!

more likely to break and lead to increased wear on the bar, chain and drive sprocket.

A poorly lubricated chain is

Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback

WARNING! Faulty cutting equipment or the wrong combination of bar and saw

chain increases the risk of kickback! Only use the bar/saw chain combinations we recommend, and follow the ﬁling instructions. See instructions under the heading Technical data.

The only way to avoid kickback is to make sure that the kickback zone of the bar never touches anything.

• Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket (T).

• Chain pitch (inches). The spacing between the drive links of the chain m on the bar tip sprocket and drive sprocket.

• Number of drive links. The number of drive links is

mined by the length of the bar, the chain pitch

deter and the number of teeth on the bar tip sprocket.

ust match the spacing of the teeth

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

• Chain oil hole and hole for chain tensioner. The bar

ust be matched to the chain saw design.

Saw chain

• Chain pitch (inches)

difference in height between the two (depth gauge setting).

When you sharpen a cutting tooth there are four important f

actors to remember.

1 Filing angle

2 Cutting angle

• Drive link width (mm/inches)

• Number of drive links.

Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting

General information on sharpening cutting teeth

• Never use a blunt chain. When the chain is blunt you have to exert more pressure to force the bar through the wood and the chips will be very small. If the chain is very blunt it will produce wood powder and no chips or shavings.

• A sharp chain eats its way through the wood and produces long, thic

• The cutting part of the chain is called the cutter and consists of a cutting tooth (A) and the depth gauge

The cutters cutting depth is determined by the

(B).

k chips or shavings.

3 File position

4 Round ﬁle diameter

It is very difﬁcult to sharpen a chain correctly without the

ight equipment. We recommend that you use our ﬁle

r gauge. This will help you obtain the maximum kickback reduction and cutting performance from your chain.

See instructions under the heading Technical data for

ormation about sharpening your chain.

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WARNING! Departure from the sharpening instructions considerably increases the risk of kickback.

Sharpening cutting teeth

To sharpen cutting teeth you will need a round ﬁle and a ﬁle gauge. See instructions under the heading Technical

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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 mo sharpen correctly.

ve sideways, making it more difﬁcult to

Adjustment 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 y acheive the correct depth gauge setting and bevel f or the depth gauge.

ou use our depth gauge tool to

• Always ﬁle cutting teeth from the inside face. Reduce the pressure on the retur one side ﬁrst, then turn the chain saw over 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 (5/32") the chain is w

General 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. See instructions under the heading Technical data to ﬁnd the correct depth gauge setting for your particular chain.

orn out and should be replaced.

WARNING! The risk of kickback is increased if the depth gauge setting is

too large!

n stroke. File all the teeth on

• Place the depth gauge tool over the chain. Detailed ormation regarding the use of the depth gauge tool,

inf will be found on the package for the depth gauge tool. Use the ﬂat ﬁle to ﬁle off the tip of the depth gauge that protrudes through the depth gauge tool. The depth gauge setting is correct when you no longer feel resistance as you draw the ﬁle along the depth gauge tool.

Tensioning the chain

WARNING! A slack chain may jump off and cause serious or even fatal injury.

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

Check the chain tension every time you refuel. NOTE! A

w chain has a running-in period during which you

ne should check the tension more frequently.

Tension the chain as tightly as possible, but not so tight

ou cannot pull it round freely by hand.

that y

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

455 Rancher II, 460 Rancher II, 465 Rancher II

• Undo 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.

• Turn the knob anti clockwise to loosen the bar cover.

• Adjust the tension on the chain by turning the wheel do

wn (+) for tighter tension and up (-) to loosen the

tension.

• Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by tightening the chain tensioning scre combination spanner. Tighten the chain until it does not sag from the underside of the bar.

• Use the combination spanner to tighten the bar nuts while lifting the tip of the bar at the same time that you can pull the chain round freely by hand and that it does not sag from the underside of the bar.

The position of the chain tensioning screw on our chain

ws varies from model to model. See instructions under

sa the heading What is what? to ﬁnd out where it is on your model.

w using the

. Check

455e Rancher II, 455e Rancher II TrioBrake

• Release the knob by folding it out.

• Tighten the bar clutch by turning the knob clockwise.

• Fold the knob back in to lock the tensioning.

Lubricating cutting equipment

WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting equipment may cause the chain to snap, which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries.

Chain oil

Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain its ﬂow characteristics regardless of whether it is warm summer or cold winter weather.

As a chain saw manufacturer we have developed an optimal chain oil which, with its v biodegradable. 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.

egetable oil base, is also

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