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Use boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap andnon-slip sole.Always have a first-aid kit with you.Risk of sparks. Keep fire extinguishing tools and ashovel near to prevent forest fires.move back to their initial positions. This function locksthe throttle trigger at idle speed.ASafety devices on the productWARNING: Read the warning instructionsthat follow before you use the product. Do not use a product with defective safety devices.Do a check of the safety devices regularly. Refer toMaintenance and checks of the safety devices onthe product on page 23.If the safety devices are defective, speak to yourHusqvarna servicing dealer.BChain catcherThe chain catcher catches the saw chain if it breaks orcomes loose. Correct saw chain tension and correctlyapplied maintenance on the saw chain and guide bar,decrease the risk of accidents.Chain brake and front hand guardYour product has a chain brake that stops the saw chainif you get a kickback. The chain brake decreases therisk of accidents, but only you can prevent them.The chain brake engages (A) manually by your left handor automatically by the inertia release mechanism. Pushthe front hand guard (B) forward to engage the chainbrake manually.BRight hand guardThe right hand guard is a protection for your hand on therear handle. The right hand guard gives you protection ifthe saw chain breaks or derails. The right hand guardalso gives you protection from branches or twigs.APull the front hand guard rearward to disengage thechain brake.Vibration damping systemThe vibration damping system decreases vibration in thehandles. Vibration damping units operate as aseparation between the product body and the handleunit.Throttle trigger lockoutThe throttle trigger lockout prevents accidental operationof the throttle trigger. If you put your hand around thehandle and press the throttle trigger lockout (A), itreleases the throttle trigger (B). If you release thehandle, the throttle trigger and the throttle trigger lockout589 - 005 - 04.06.2020Refer to Product overview on page 2 for informationabout where the vibration damping system is on yourproduct.7

Start/stop switch Use the start/stop switch to stop the engine. MufflerTake care when handling fuel and chain oil. Beaware of the risks of fire, explosion and thoseassociated with inhalation.Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects inthe vicinity of fuel.Always stop the engine and let it cool for a fewminutes before refuelling.When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that anyexcess pressure is released gently.Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.Never refuel the machine while the engine isrunning.Always move the product at least 3 m (10 ft) awayfrom the refuelling area and fuel source beforestarting.WARNING: The muffler becomes very hotduring/after operation and at idle speed.There is a risk of fire, especially when youoperate the product near flammablematerials and/or fumes.WARNING: Do not operate a productwithout a muffler or with a defective muffler.A defective muffler can increase the noiselevel and the risk of fire. Keep fireextinguishing tools near. Do not use aproduct without, or with a broken, sparkarrestor mesh if you must have a sparkarrestor mesh in your area.The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum andpoints the exhaust fumes away from the operator. Inareas with a hot, dry weather there is a high risk of fire.Obey local regulations and maintenance instructions.After refuelling, there are some situations where youmust never start the product: If you have spilled fuel or chain oil on the product.Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel toevaporate.If you have spilled fuel on yourself or on yourclothes. Change your clothes and wash any part ofyour body that has come in contact with fuel. Usesoap and water.If the product leaks fuel. Regularly do a check forleaks from the fuel tank, fuel cap and fuel lines.Safety instructions for maintenanceWARNING: Read the warning instructionsthat follow before you do maintenance onthe product.Fuel safety WARNING: Read the warning instructionsthat follow before you use the product. 8Make sure there is plenty of ventilation whenrefuelling or mixing fuel (petrol and two-stroke oil).Fuel and fuel vapour are highly flammable and cancause serious injury when inhaled or allowed tocome in contact with the skin. For this reasonobserve caution when handling fuel and make surethere is adequate ventilation. Do only the maintenance and servicing given in thisoperator's manual. Let professional servicingpersonnel do all other servicing and repairs.Regularly do the safety checks, maintenance andservice instructions given in this manual. Regularmaintenance increases the life of the product anddecreases the risk of accidents. Refer toMaintenance on page 22 for instructions.If the safety checks in this operator's manual is notapproved after you do maintenance, speak to yourservicing dealer. We guarantee that there areprofessional repairs and servicing available for yourproduct.589 - 005 - 04.06.2020

Safety instructions for the cutting equipment WARNING: Read the warning instructionsthat follow before you use the product. Only use approved guide bar/saw chaincombinations and filing equipment. Refer toAccessories on page 36 for instructions.Use protective gloves when you use or domaintenance on the saw chain. A saw chain thatdoes not move can also cause injuries.Keep the cutting teeth correctly sharpened. Obey theinstructions and use the recommended file gauge. Asaw chain that is damaged or incorrectly sharpenedincreases the risk of accidents.Make sure that the saw chain has the correcttension. If the saw chain is not tight against the guidebar, the saw chain can derail. An incorrect saw chaintension increases wear on the guide bar, saw chainand chain drive sprocket. Refer to To adjust thetension of the saw chain (455 Rancher, 460Rancher) on page 30. Do maintenance on the cutting equipment regularlyand keep it correctly lubricated. If the saw chain isnot correctly lubricated, the risk of wear on the guidebar, saw chain and chain drive sprocket increases.Keep the correct depth gauge setting. Obey theinstructions and use the recommended depth gaugesetting. Too large depth gauge setting increases therisk of kickback.AssemblyIntroduction2. Remove the bar nuts and the clutch cover.WARNING: Read and understand the safetychapter before you assemble the product.To assemble the guide bar and sawchain (455 Rancher, 460 Rancher)1. Move the front hand guard rearward to disengagethe chain brake.Note: If the clutch cover is not easy to remove,tighten the bar nut, engage the chain brake andrelease. A click is heard if it is released correctly.3. Assemble the guide bar onto the bar bolts. Move theguide bar to its most rear position.589 - 005 - 04.06.20209

4. Install the saw chain correctly around the drivesprocket and put it in the groove on the guide bar.WARNING: Always use protectivegloves when you assemble the sawchain.5. Make sure that the edges of the cutters point forwardon the top edge of the guide bar.Note: If the clutch cover is not easy to remove,tighten the bar nut, engage the chain brake andrelease. A click is heard if it is released correctly.3. Assemble the guide bar onto the bar bolts. Move theguide bar to its most rear position.4. Install the saw chain correctly around the drivesprocket and put it in the groove on the guide bar.WARNING: Always use protectivegloves when you assemble the sawchain.5. Make sure that the edges of the cutters point forwardon the top edge of the guide bar.6. Align the hole in the guide bar with the chain adjusterpin and install the clutch cover.7. Tighten the bar nuts finger tight.8. Tighten the saw chain. Refer to To adjust the tensionof the saw chain (455 Rancher, 460 Rancher) onpage 30 for instructions.9. Tighten the bar nuts.Note: Some models have only 1 bar nut.To assemble the guide bar and sawchain (455e Rancher)1. Move the front hand guard rearward to disengagethe chain brake.6. Align the hole in the guide bar with the chain adjusterpin and install the clutch cover.7. Tighten the bar nuts finger tight.8. Tighten the saw chain. Refer to To adjust the tensionof the saw chain (455e Rancher) on page 30 forinstructions.9. Tighten the bar nuts.2. Remove the knob and the clutch cover.10589 - 005 - 04.06.2020

OperationIntroductionTo mix fuelWARNING: Read and understand the safetychapter before you use the product.Gasoline Use good quality unleaded gasoline with a maximumof 10% ethanol contents.To do a function check before you usethe productCAUTION: Do not use gasoline with anoctane grade less than 90 RON/87 AKI.Use of a lower octane grade can causeengine knocking, which causes enginedamages.1. Make sure that the chain brake operates correctlyand that it is not damaged.2. Make sure that the right hand guard is not damaged.3. Make sure that the throttle lockout operates correctlyand that it is not damaged.4. Make sure that the start/stop switch operatescorrectly and that it is not damaged.Two-stroke oil For best results and performance use Husqvarnatwo-stroke oil.If Husqvarna two-stroke oil is not available, use atwo-stroke oil of good quality for air-cooled engines.Speak to your servicing dealer to select the correctoil. 5. Make sure that there is no oil on the handles.6. Make sure that the vibration damping systemoperates correctly and that it is not damaged.CAUTION: Do not use two-stroke oil forwater-cooled outboard engines, alsoreferred to as outboard oil. Do not use oilfor four-stroke engines.7. Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached andthat it is not damaged.8. Make sure that all parts of the product are correctlyattached and not damaged or missing.9. Make sure that the chain catcher is correctlyattached.10. Do a check of the saw chain tension.To mix gasoline and two-stroke oilGasoline, liter3 4Two-stroke oil,liter2% (50:1)1050.10100.20150.30200.40FuelUS gallonUS fl. oz.This product has a two-stroke engine.12½2 1/26½512 ⅞76,8219CAUTION: Incorrect type of fuel can result inengine damage. Use a mixture of gasolineand two-stroke oil.Premixed fuel Use Husqvarna premixed alkylate fuel for bestperformance and extension of the engine life. Thisfuel contains less harmful chemicals compared toregular fuel, which decreases harmful exhaustfumes. The quantity of remains after combustion islower with this fuel, which keeps the components ofthe engine more clean.589 - 005 - 04.06.2020CAUTION: Small errors can influence theratio of the mixture drastically when you mixsmall quantities of fuel. Measure the quantityof oil carefully and make sure that you getthe correct mixture.11

Note: To see where the fuel tank is on your product,refer to Product overview on page 2.To do a run-in During the first 10 hours of operation, do not applyfull throttle without load for extended periods.To use the correct chain oilWARNING: Do not use waste oil, which cancause injury to you and the environment.Waste oil also causes damage to the oilpump, the guide bar and the saw chain.1. Fill half the quantity of gasoline in a clean containerfor fuel.2. Add the full quantity of oil.WARNING: The saw chain can break if thelubrication of the cutting equipment is notsufficient. Risk of serious injury or death tothe operator.3. Shake the fuel mixture.4. Add the remaining quantity of gasoline to thecontainer.5. Carefully shake the fuel mixture.WARNING: This product has a function thatlets the fuel run out before the chain oil. Usethe correct chain oil for this function tooperate correctly. Speak to your servicingdealer when you select your chain oil.CAUTION: Do not mix fuel for more than 1month at a time.To fill the fuel tankWARNING: Obey the procedure that followsfor your safety.1. Stop the engine and let the engine become cool.2. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap. Use Husqvarna chain oil for maximum saw chain lifeand to prevent negative effects on the environment.If Husqvarna chain oil is not available, werecommend you to use a standard chain oil.Use a chain oil with good adherence to the sawchain.Use a chain oil with correct viscosity range thatagrees with the air temperature.CAUTION: If the oil is too thin, it runs outbefore the fuel. In temperatures below0 C/32 F some chain oils become toothick, which can cause damage to the oilpump components. 3. Shake the container and make sure that the fuel isfully mixed.4. Remove the fuel tank cap slowly to release thepressure. Use the recommended cutting equipment. Refer toAccessories on page 36.Remove the cap to the chain oil tank.Fill the chain oil tank with chain oil.Attach the cap carefully.5. Fill the fuel tank.CAUTION: Make sure that there is nottoo much fuel in the fuel tank. The fuelexpands when it becomes hot.6. Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully.7. Clean fuel spillage on and around the product.8. Move the product 3 m/10 ft or more away from therefueling area and fuel source before you start theengine.12Note: To see where the chain oil tank is on your product,refer to Product overview on page 2.589 - 005 - 04.06.2020

Kickback informationWARNING: A kickback can cause seriousinjury or death to the operator or others. Todecrease the risk you must know the causesof kickback and how to prevent them.A kickback occurs when the kickback zone of the guidebar touches an object. A kickback can occur suddenlyand with large force, which throws the product in thedirection of the operator.Kickback always occurs in the cutting plane of the guidebar. Usually, the product is thrown against the operatorbut can also move in a different direction. It is how youuse the product when the kickback occurs that causesthe direction of the movement. No. First, the chain brake must operate correctly.Refer to To do a check of the chain brake on page23 for instructions about how to do a check of thechain brake. We recommend you to do this eachtime before you use the product. Second, the forceof the kickback must be large to engage the chainbrake. If the chain brake is too sensitive, it canengage during rough operation.Will the chain brake always protect me from injuryduring a kickback?No. The chain brake must operate correctly to giveprotection. The chain brake must also be engagedduring a kickback to stop the saw chain. If you arenear the guide bar, it is possible that the chain brakedoes not have time to stop the saw chain before ithits you.WARNING: Only you and the correctworking technique can prevent kickbacks.To start the productTo prepare to start with a cold engineWARNING: The chain brake must beengaged when the product is started todecrease the risk of injury.1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage thechain brake.A smaller bar tip radius decreases the force of thekickback.Use a low kickback saw chain to decrease the effects ofkickback. Do not let the kickback zone touch an object.WARNING: No saw chain fully preventskickback. Always obey the instructions.2. Pull the choke control (A) out to set it in chokeposition.3. Push the air purge bulb (B) approximately 6 times oruntil fuel starts to fill the bulb. It is not necessary tofill the air purge bulb fully.Common questions about kickback Will the hand always engage the chain brake duringa kickback?BANo. It is necessary to use some force to push thefront hand guard forward. If you do not use the forcenecessary, the chain brake will not be engaged. Youmust also hold the handles of the product stable withtwo hands during work. If a kickback occurs, it ispossible that the chain brake does not stop the sawchain before it touches you. There are also somepositions in which your hand can not touch the fronthand guard to engage the chain brake.Will the inertia release mechanism always engagethe chain brake during kickback?589 - 005 - 04.06.202013

4. Push the decompression valve (C).5. Push the decompression valve.C5. Continue to To start the product on page 14 formore instructions.6. Continue to To start the product on page 14 formore instructions.To prepare to start with a warm engineTo start the productWARNING: The chain brake must beengaged when the product is started todecrease the risk of injury.1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage thechain brake.WARNING: You must keep your feet in astable position when you start the product.WARNING: If the saw chain rotates at idlespeed, speak to your servicing dealer anddo not use the product.1. Put the product on the ground.2. Put your left hand on the front handle.3. Put your right foot into the footgrip on the rearhandle.2. Pull the choke control out and then push the chokecontrol in again.4. Pull the starter rope handle slowly with your righthand until you feel resistance.3. Pull the start/stop switch up.4. Push the air purge bulb approximately 6 times oruntil fuel starts to fill the bulb. It is not necessary tofill the air purge bulb fully.WARNING: Do not twist the starter ropearound your hand.5. Pull the starter rope handle quickly and with force.CAUTION: Do not pull the starter rope tofull extension and do not let go of thestarter rope handle. This can causedamage to the product.14589 - 005 - 04.06.2020

a) If you start your product with a cold engine, pullthe starter rope handle until the engine fires.better control of the product and the position of thekickback zone.Note: You can identify when the engine firesthrough a "puff" sound.b) Disengage the choke.6. Pull the starter rope handle until the engine starts.7. Quickly disengage the throttle trigger lockout to setthe product to idle speed. To cut on the push stroke is when you cut with thetop of the guide bar. The saw chain pushes theproduct in the direction of the operator.8. Move the front hand guard rearward to disengagethe chain brake.9. Use the product.To stop the product1. Push the start/stop switch down to stop the engine.WARNING: If the saw chain is caught inthe trunk, the product can b

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