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Summary of Contents for 55 Rancher

Page 1: ...E E E En n n ng g g gl l l li i i is s s sh h h h 55 Rancher Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...chnical data and on label Chain brake activated right Chain brake not activated left Other symbols decals on the machine refer to special certiﬁcation requirements for certain markets Symbols in the operator s manual 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 Regular cleaning is required ...

Page 3: ...hain 16 FUEL HANDLING Fuel 17 Fuelling 18 Fuel safety 18 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping 19 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 21 General working instructions 21 How to avoid kickback 28 MAINTENANCE General 29 Carburettor adjustment 29 Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 30 Mufﬂer 32 Starter 32 Air ﬁlter 34 Spark plug 34 Lubricating the bar tip sprocket 34 Needle b...

Page 4: ...dustry Husqvarna s aim is also to be in the front edge according to ergonomics usability security and environmental protection That is the reason why we have developed many different features to provide 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 The purchase of one of our ...

Page 5: ... Stop switch Ignition on off switch 11 Fuel tank 12 Mufﬂer 13 Bar tip sprocket 14 Chain 15 Bar 16 Spike bumper 17 Chain catcher Catches chain if it jumps or breaks 18 Clutch cover 19 Right hand guard Protects right hand if chain breaks or jumps 20 Throttle control 21 Throttle lockout Prevents accidental operation of throttle control 22 Combination spanner 23 Chain tensioning screw 24 Operator s ma...

Page 6: ...halation 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 physician and the medical impl...

Page 7: ...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 service workshop Chain brake and front hand guard Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is designed to stop the chain if you get a kickback The chain brake reduces the risk of acc...

Page 8: ...ease the chain brake pull the front hand guard backwards towards 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 manually or automatically by the inertia release mechanism depends on the force of the kickback and...

Page 9: ...jury 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 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 w...

Page 10: ...utting 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 ﬁle gauge A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases the risk of accidents Maintain the correct depth gauge setting Follow our instructions and use the recommended depth gauge clearance Too large a clearance increas...

Page 11: ...r 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 Bar Length inches cm Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket T Chain pitch inches The spacing between the drive links of the chain must match the spacing of the teeth on the bar tip sprocket and drive sprocket Number of d...

Page 12: ...e 3 File position 4 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 Technical data for information about sharpening your chain Sharpening cutting teeth To sharpen cutting teeth you...

Page 13: ...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 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 new chain has a running in pe...

Page 14: ...hat 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 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 C...

Page 15: ...s on the edges of the bar Remove these with a ﬁle if necessary Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn Replace the bar if necessary Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn If a hollow forms on the underside of the bar tip this is due to running with a slack chain To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily WARNING Most chain saw accidents happen when the cha...

Page 16: ...t 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 The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar but ...

Page 17: ...troke 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 the life tim...

Page 18: ...hat purpose For longer periods of storage or for transport of the chain saw the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied Ask where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your local petrol 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 transport...

Page 19: ...placing your right foot through the rear handle Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance as the starter pawls engage then pull ﬁrmly and rapidly Never twist the starter cord around your hand 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 quickly disengagin...

Page 20: ...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 Always hold the saw with both hands The right hand should be o...

Page 21: ... avoid cutting bushes i e cutting many small branches at the same time Small branches can be grabbed by the chain and thrown back at you causing serious injury 4 Make sure you can move and stand safely Check the area around you for possible obstacles roots rocks branches ditches etc in case you have to move suddenly Take great care when working on sloping ground 5 Take great care when cutting a tr...

Page 22: ... This grip minimises the effect of kickback and lets you keep the chain saw under control Do not let go of the handles 3 Most kickback accidents happen during limbing Make sure you are standing ﬁrmly and that there is nothing in the way that might make you trip or lose your balance Lack of concentration can lead to kickback if the kickback zone of the bar accidentally touches a branch nearby tree ...

Page 23: ...inations that are recommended by us See instructions under the headings Cutting equipment and Technical data Basic cutting technique General Always use full throttle when cutting Reduce the speed to idle after every cut running the engine for too long at full throttle without any load i e without any resistance from the chain during cutting can lead to serious engine damage Cutting from above Cutt...

Page 24: ...e while working The log is lying on the ground There is little risk of the chain jamming or the object splitting However there is a risk that the chain will touch the ground when you ﬁnish the cut 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 If it is possible can you turn the lo...

Page 25: ... 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 The main point to avoid is letting the tree fall onto another tree It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and ther...

Page 26: ...en felling direction 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 pull stroke Make the felling cut about 3 5 cm 1 5 2 inches above the bottom directional cut Set the spike bumper if one is ﬁtted just behind the felling hinge Use full throttle and advance the chain bar slowly into the tre...

Page 27: ...g 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 a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped tree It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high accident risk Never try to fell the tree that is trapped Never work in the risk zone of the hanging trap...

Page 28: ...w may move in a different direction depending on the way it was being used when the kickback zone of the bar touched the object Kickback only occurs if the kickback zone of the bar touches an object Limbing Make sure that you can stand and move about safely Work on the left side of the trunk Work as close as possible to the chain saw for maximum control If possible let the weight of the chain saw ...

Page 29: ...be turned anti clockwise until the chain stops Rec idle speed 2500 rpm Fine adjustment When the machine has been run in the carburettor should be ﬁnely adjusted The ﬁne adjustment should be carried out by a qualiﬁed person First adjust the L jet then the idling screw T and then the H jet Changing the type of fuel Fine tuning may be required if the chain saw after changing the type of fuel performs...

Page 30: ...ing difﬁculties and poor acceleration If the H jet is set too lean the machine will have less power poor acceleration and could suffer damage to the engine Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Checking brake band wear Brush off any wood dust resin and dirt from the chain brake and clutch drum Dirt and wear can impair operation of the brake ...

Page 31: ...released Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly Start the chain saw and apply full throttle Release the throttle control and check that the chain stops and remains stationary If the chain rotates when the throttle control is in the idl...

Page 32: ...d If the mesh is blocked the machine will overheat and this will cause damage to the cylinder and piston Never use a machine with a mufﬂer that is in poor condition Never use a mufﬂer if the spark arrestor mesh is missing or defective The mufﬂer is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator The exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks which may ca...

Page 33: ...eck that the pulley can be turned at least a further 1 2 turn when the starter cord is pulled all the way out Changing a broken recoil spring Lift up the starter pulley See instructions under the heading Changing a broken or worn starter cord Remember that the recoil spring is coiled under tension in the starter housing Remove the recoil spring from inside the pulley by tapping the pulley lightly ...

Page 34: ...ture too much or incorrect type of oil A dirty air ﬁlter These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes which may result in operating problems and starting difﬁculties If the machine is low on power difﬁcult to start or runs poorly at idle speed always check the spark plug ﬁrst before taking any further action If the spark plug is dirty clean it and check that the electrode gap is 0 5 m...

Page 35: ... 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 Preheat the intake air to the carburettor by using the heat from the cylinder Temperature 0 C or colder Twist the cover so that preheated air from the cylinder can enter the carburettor space to p...

Page 36: ...ar 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 the saw chain wi...

Page 37: ... 2 Cylinder bore mm 46 Stroke mm 32 0 Idle speed rpm 2500 Power kW rpm 2 5 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 6 Oil pump capacity at 9 000 rpm ml min 9 Oil tank capacity litre 0 3 Type of oil pump Automatic Weight Chain saw without bar or chain empty tanks kg 5 2 Noise emissions see note 1 Sound po...

Page 38: ...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 64 16 0 325 66 18 0 325 72 20 0 325 80 13 0 325 1 5 10T Husqvarna H25 56 15 0 325 64 16 0 325 66 18 0 325 72 20 0 325 80 13 0 325 1 5 10T Husqvarna H21 56 15 0 325 64 16 0 325 66 18 0 325 72 20 0 325 80 13 3 8 1 5 11T Husqvarna H42 52 15 3 8 56 16 3 8 60 18 3 8 68 20 3 8 72 ...

Page 39: ... following standards have been applied EN ISO 12100 2 2003 CISPR 12 2005 EN ISO 11681 1 2004 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 numbers 0404 10 2212 In addi...

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