Husqvarna 455e-series Rancher TrioBrake, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...series Rancher TrioBrake Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine E E E En n n ng g g gl l l li i i is s s sh h h h ...

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Page 7: ...e pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier You should always use the decompression valve when starting the machine Ignition choke Set the choke control in the choke position This should automatically set the stop switch to the start position Air purge Adjustment of the oil pump Other symbols decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets Symbols in t...

Page 8: ...NG Fuel 18 Fuelling 19 Fuel safety 19 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping 20 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 21 General working instructions 21 How to avoid kickback 24 MAINTENANCE General 25 Carburettor adjustment 25 Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 26 Muffler 27 Starter 27 Air filter 28 Spark plug 28 Lubricating the bar tip sprocket 28 Needle bearing lubricatio...

Page 9: ...rformance of our product for a very long time to come The purchase of one of our products 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 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 co...

Page 10: ...fler WARNING Long term inhalation of the engine s exhaust fumes chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk WARNING 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 phy...

Page 11: ...5 This movement activates a spring loaded mechanism that tightens the brake band C around the engine drive system D clutch drum 6 The front hand guard is not designed solely to activate the chain brake Another important feature is that it 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 saw is started to preven...

Page 12: ...above to stop the saw chain Third the chain brake may be activated but 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 th...

Page 13: ...with built in kickback reduction and keeping the chain sharp and well maintained you can reduce the effects of kickback Bar The smaller the tip radius the lower the chance of kickback Chain A chain is made up of a number of links which are available in standard and low kickback versions Some terms that describe the bar and chain To maintain the safety features of the cutting equipment you should r...

Page 14: ... to sharpen correctly Always file cutting teeth from the inside face Reduce the pressure on the return stroke File all the teeth on one side first then turn the chain saw 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 worn out and should be replaced 23 General advice on adjusting depth gauge ...

Page 15: ...g 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 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 If the chain lubrication is not working Check that the ...

Page 16: ...chain To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over regularly WARNING Most chain saw accidents happen when the chain touches the operator Wear personal protective equipment See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment Do not tackle any job that you feel you are not adequately trained for See instructions under the headings Personal protective equipment How to avoid kic...

Page 17: ...ole 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 Tension the chain by turning the wheel down The chain should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar 32 The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar but can still be turned easil...

Page 18: ... hours Two stroke oil For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two stroke engine oil which is specially formulated for our air cooled two stroke engines Never use two stroke oil intended for water cooled engines sometimes referred to as outboard oil rated TCW Never use oil intended for four stroke engines A poor oil quality and or too high oil fuel ratio may jeopardise function and decrease ...

Page 19: ...r periods of storage or for transport of the chain saw the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied Ask where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your local petrol station 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 c...

Page 20: ...ull firmly and rapidly until the engine fires As the chain brake is still engaged the speed of the engine must be set to idling as soon as possible this is achieved by disengaging the throttle lock Disengagement is done by gently touching on the throttle trigger This prevents unnecessary wear to the clutch clutch drum and brake band 9 Allow the machine to idle a few seconds before giving full thro...

Page 21: ... 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 7 When you put the chain saw on the ground lock the saw chain using the chain brake and ensure you have a constant view of the machine Switch the engine off before leaving your chain saw for any length of time General rules 1 ...

Page 22: ...utting on the push stroke Cutting on the push stroke increases the risk of kickback See instructions under the heading How to avoid kickback Terms Cutting General term for cutting through wood Limbing Cutting branches off a felled tree Splitting When the object you are cutting breaks off before the cut is complete There are five important factors you should consider before making a cut 1 Make sure...

Page 23: ...our safety is to make sure the tree has no damaged or dead branches that might break off and hit you during felling The main point to avoid is letting the tree fall 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 76 Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Delimb the stem up...

Page 24: ... saw and use a winch General advice Position yourself so that you will be clear of the tree or branch when the tension is released 87 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 88 Never cut straight through a tree or branch that is in tension...

Page 25: ...n the H jet Changing the type of fuel Fine tuning may be required if the chain saw after changing the type of fuel performs differently with regard to starting acceleration maximum speed etc Conditions Before any adjustments are made the air filter should be clean and the cylinder cover fitted Adjusting the carburettor while a dirty air filter is in use will result in a leaner mixture next time th...

Page 26: ... guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects such as cracks 27 Push the trigger up and forwards to check that it moves freely and is securely hinged to the clutch cover 28 Never carry or hang the saw by the trigger This could damage the mechanism and disable the chain brake 29 Checking the brake trigger Place the chain saw on firm ground and start it Make sure the chain does not tou...

Page 27: ...00 Pull out the cord approx 30 cm and hook it into the notch in the rim of the pulley Release the recoil spring by letting the pulley rotate slowly backwards 101 Undo the screw in the centre of the pulley and remove the pulley Insert and fasten a new starter cord to the pulley Wind approx 3 turns of the starter cord onto the pulley Connect the pulley to the recoil spring so that the end of the spr...

Page 28: ...ower 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 The spark plug should be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier if necessary Note 106 Always use the recommended spark plug type Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston cylinder...

Page 29: ...ditions caused by Too low engine temperature Icing of the air filter and carburettor 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 or colder The cylinder cover is designed so it can be adjusted for running in cold weather Remove the plastic in the marked circle so that preheated air from the ...

Page 30: ...r more even wear Check the lubrication hole in the bar to be sure it is not clogged 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 carburettor Check that the bar and chain are getting sufficient oil File off any burrs from the edges of the bar Check the fuel filter and the fuel hose Replace if necessary Check ...

Page 31: ...inder displacement cm3 55 5 Cylinder bore mm 47 Stroke mm 32 Idle speed rpm 2700 Power kW rpm 2 6 9000 Ignition system Spark plug Champion RCJ 7Y NGK BPMR 7A Electrode gap mm 0 5 Fuel and lubrication system Fuel tank capacity litre 0 44 Oil pump capacity at 9 000 rpm ml min 11 5 Oil tank capacity litre 0 32 Type of oil pump Adjustable Weight Chain saw without bar or chain empty tanks kg 6 1 Noise ...

Page 32: ...w chain filing and file gauges Bar Chain Length inch Pitch inch Gauge mm Max nose radius Type Length drive links no 13 0 325 1 3 10T Husqvarna H30 56 15 0 325 10T 64 16 0 325 10T 66 18 0 325 10T 72 20 0 325 10T 80 13 0 325 1 5 10T Husqvarna H25 56 15 0 325 10T 64 16 0 325 10T 66 18 0 325 10T 72 20 0 325 12T 80 15 3 8 1 5 11T Husqvarna H42 56 16 3 8 11T 60 18 3 8 11T 68 20 3 8 11T 72 ...

Page 33: ...r Technical data The following standards have been applied EN ISO 12100 2 A1 2009 CISPR 12 2005 EN ISO 11681 1 2008 Notified body 0404 SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB Fyrisborgsgatan 3 SE 754 50 Uppsala Sweden has carried out EC type examination in accordance with the machinery directive s 2006 42 EC article 12 point 3b The certificates for EC type examination in accordance with annex IX have the num...

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