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- Page 1 HUSQVARNA CHAINSAW Operator's manual (EPA) 5 5 Rancher CRAFTSMAN 359.35279 Please read these instructions carefully and make English sure you understand them before using the machine.
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Page 2: Key To Symbols
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols CAUTION! Chain saws can be dangerous! Switch off the engine by moving the stop Careless or incorrect use can result in switch to the STOP position before carrying serious or fatal injury to the operator or out any checks or maintenance. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Thissawis capable ofseverekickback. Follow all safety precautions inthe Operator°s M anual ( s) Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development Failureto followinstructions couldresultin serious and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and personal injury.Recommended cutting equipment appearance of products without prior notice. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT This section explains the various safety features of the saw, how they work, and basic inspection and maintenance you should carry out to ensure safe operation. (See the "What is what?" section to find out where these components are on Your saw). - Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The front hand guard is 1 Chain brake and front hand guard not designed solely to YOUR chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is desig- activate the chain brake. ned to stop the chain immediately if you get a kickback. Another important safety The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only You can feature is that it prevents...
- Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Throttle lock The way the chain brake is triggered, either manually or automatically, depends on the force of the kickback and the The throttle lock is designed position of the chain saw in relation to the object that the to prevent accidental opera- kickback zone of the bar strikes.
- Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 Vibration damping system Stop switch Your chain saw is equipped Use the stop switch to switch with a vibration damping off the engine. system that is designed to minimise vibrations and make operation easier. When you use a chain saw vibrations are generated by the uneven contact between the chain and the wood you...
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Page 8: Inspecting, Maintaining And Servicing Chain Saw Safety Equipment
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Checking the inertia brake release Inspecting, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment Hold the chain saw over a stump or other firm object. Let go of the front handle so that the bar falls onto the stump. Chain brake and front hand guard When the bar hits the Checking brake band wear... - Page 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Throttle lock Right hand guard Make sure the throttle Check that the right hand control is locked at the guard is not damaged and that there are no visible idle setting when you release the throttle lock. defects, such as cracks. Press the throttle lock and 5 Vibration damping system make sure it returns to its...
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Page 10: Cutting Equipment
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CUTTING EQUIPMENT Muffler Never use a chain saw This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting that has a faulty muffler. equipment in order to: • Reduce the risk of kickback. • Reduce the risk of the chain breaking or jumping. •... - Page 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Cutting equipment designed to minimise Some terms that describe the bar and chain kickback When the cutting equipment supplied with your saw becomes worn or damaged you will need to replace it. Use only the type of bar and chain recommended by us.
- Page 12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS It is very difficult to sharpen a Sharpening your chain and adjusting chain correctly without the raker clearance right equipment. We recommend you use a file gauge. This will help you obtain the maximum kickback reduction and cutting performance from your chain.
- Page 13 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General advice on setting raker clearance Setting the raker clearance • When you sharpen the cutting teeth you reduce the RAKER CLEARANCE (cutting depth). To maintain Before setting the raker clearance the cutting teeth should be cutting performance you newly sharpened.
- Page 14 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Lubricating cutting equipment Undo the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover and chain brake, using the combination spanner. Chain Then tighten the nuts by hand as tight as you can. • Chainsaw chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain its flow caracteristics regardless of whether it is warm summer or cold winter weather.
- Page 15 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Checking chain lubrication Needle bearing maintenance • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. Aim the tip of the saw at a The clutch drum is equipped light coloured surface about with one of the following chain 20 cm away.
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Page 16: How To Avoid Kickback
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO AVOID KICKBACK Check regularly: • Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar. Remove these with a file if What is kickback? necessary. The word kickback is used to describe the sudden reaction that happens when the upper quadrant of the tip of the bar (known as the "kickback zone") touches an object and the... - Page 17 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General rules Take great care when you cut with the top edge of If you understand what kickback is and how it happens then the bar, i.e. when cutting you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. By from the underside of the being prepared you reduce the risk.
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Page 18: General Safety Precautions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FUEL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Refuelling, fuel mixture, storage.) Chain saws are designed solely for cutting wood. The only cutting equipment that can be used with this chain saw are the combinations of bars and chains recommended in the "Technical data"... -
Page 19: General Working Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Check the area around GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS you for possible obstacles such as roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc., in case you have to move suddenly. Take great care when working on sloping ground. Important 1 Before using a chain saw you must understand the effects of kickback and what causes it. - Page 20 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Two factors decide whether the chain will jam or the log will Basic cutting technique split. The first is how the log is supported and the second is General whether it is in tension. • Always use full throttle when cutting! In most cases you can avoid these problems by cutting in two •...
- Page 21 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 The log is supported at one Tree felling technique end. There is a high risk that it will split. Safe distance A Start by cutting from The safe distance between a tree that is to be felled and below (about 1/3 of the way through).
- Page 22 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat FELLING The felling cut is made from the opposite side of the tree and it Remove any branches that must be perfectly horizontal. Stand on the left side of the tree are in the way.
- Page 23 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS We recommend that you use Freeing a tree that has fallen badly = high a bar that is longer than the accident risk diameter of the tree, so that you can make the FELLING CUT and DIRECTIONAL Freeing a "Trapped tree"...
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Page 24: What Is What
WHAT IS WHAT? iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ii_ii___i_______ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii What is what? 14. Saw chain. Cylinder cover. Front handle. 15. Saw bar. Front hand guard. 16. Bumper. Starter cover. 17. Chain catcher. Catches chain if it jumps or breaks. Chain oil tank. 18. Clutch cover. Starter handle. -
Page 25: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Mounting guide bar and chain Hold up the tip of the bar and tighten the chain. The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the bar, but it can still be turned easily by hand. Hold up the bar tip and tighten Check that the chain brake is the bar nuts with the... -
Page 26: Fuel Handling
Two-stroke • For the best results use HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil, which is especially developed for chain saws. Mixing ratio 1:50 (2%). • Never use two-stroke oil intended for water cooled outboard Chain oil engines, so-called, outboard oil. -
Page 27: Fuelling
FUEL HANDLING Fuelling Clean around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. The fuel filter should be changed at least once a year. Contamination the fuel tanks causes malfunction. Make sure the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before fuelling. -
Page 28: Start And Stop
START AND STOP Start Start and stop Grip the front handle with your left hand and hold the saw down by putting your right foot in the rear handle. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until the starter pawls engage. -
Page 29: Maintenance
Carburetor Conditions • Before any adjustments are made the air filter should be Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured clean and the cylinder cover fitted. Adjusting the carburetor to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. while a dirty air filter is in use will result in a leaner mixture After your unit has been run 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine has when the filter is finally cleaned. -
Page 30: Starter Device
MAINTENANCE Starter device Tensioning the recoil spring Lift the starter cord up in the notch on the starter pulley and turn the starter pulley 2 turns clockwise. NOTE! Check that the starter pulley can be turned at least half a turn, when the starter cord is entirely pulled out. -
Page 31: Air Filter
MAINTENANCE Air filter Muffler The air filter must be regularly cleaned from dust and dirt in order to avoid: • Carburetor malfunctions • Starting problems • Engine power reduction The muffler is designed in order to reduce the noise level •... -
Page 32: Cooling System
MAINTENANCE Winter use Cooling system During winter time, powder snow and cold weather can cause running problems, such as: • Too low engine temperature. • Icing on the air filter and carburetor. To obtain the lowest possible running temperature the saw is equipped with a cooling system. -
Page 33: Daily Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. Weekly maintenance If you have more questions, contact your servicing dealer. Checkthat the AV elements are not soft or Daily maintenance torn. Lubricate the clutch drum Check the throttle trigger bearing. for smooth operation. -
Page 34: Technical Data
Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,80/46 Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for Stroke, inch/mm 1,26/32 the Husqvarna chain saw model 55 Rancher. The 2 500 Idle speed, rpm combinations of power head, bar and chain have been Power, kW/rpm... -
Page 35: Emission Control Warranty Statement
Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), at no charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna Forest & Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are Garden servicing dealer. If you have any questions regarding... - Page 36 SERVICE ioo_0-07 55 Rancher EPA Spare parts Replaces Ersatzteile Ersetzt Pi_ces d_tach_es Remplace Reserve onderdelen Vervangt Repuestos Reemplaza Reservdelar Ers_tter 106 25 19-61 106 25 19-62...
- Page 37 DIV 71 SOURCE *compl 503 49 81-03 *503 71 87-01 "501 87 47-01-- 503 22 00-01_ *503 15 21-01 -- 503 52 39-01 *compl 503 60 90-06 (x3) *503 21 43-38 -- *503 98 74-01 _ 503 66 28-04 -- Husqvarna...
- Page 38 DIV 71 SOURCE *compl 503 60 91-72 -- I_1 503 23 51-08 RCJ7Y (x4) 503 20 02-25 ($) 537 12 79-01 (_503 16 21-03 503 89 81-01 (Felt)q 503 89 81-02 (Medium Mesh)J-- 20 32-16 503 21 07-45 503 89 82-01 503 28 731 23 14-01 * compl 503 76 48-01-[-501 63 97-01...
- Page 39 DIV 71 SOURCE *compl 501 76 13-10 501 87 77-02* 79-04* 46-01 * 503 40 47-01 501 76 39-02 503 21 06-25_ 503 26 30-17_ (x2) 503 21 06-16 87 29-07 *compl 503 74 91-01 (FF) 724 12 87-59 _'/_! 503 74 97-01 (x2) (x2) 503 22 24-01 J...
- Page 40 DIV 71 SOURCE *compl 503 57 38-06 45 16-01" *738 22 02-25 738 22 02-25* compl 501 45 54-03 _compl 503 74 54-01 (.3252x7) Ir Leo,.,,, 503 45 39-0_ 4561-01 _L50_2_25_4-_1- 501 45 74-02 (.325"x7_ 504 52 30-02 (3/8x7) 01-05 503 20 02-16 *compl 501 76 22-02 503 73 04-01 --...
- Page 41 DIV 71 SOURCE 501 48 54-02 _503 21 28-06 503 71 79-01 503 16 23 01-01 22 10-11 "-. 05-02] 503 90 14-01 --503 78 32- 503 20 25-20 (2x)-- "> 503 71 02-01311 compl 503 79 00-01 *compl 503 60 88-03 503 54 39-01"...
- Page 42 DIV 71 SOURCE ZAMA CIQ-EL7 compl 503 28 31-06 503 48 05-01 503 47 89-01 -- 503 97 43-01 503 47 88-01 -- 503 47 90-01 503 48 02-01 503 48 03-01 503 47 97-01 503 48 01-01 503 66 59-01 503 47 99-01 43-01 503 90 31-01...
- Page 43 MODEL 55Rancher E PA PARTNUMBER SQUARENOTE PART NUMBER SQUARE N OTE PARTNUMBER SQUARENOTE PART NUMBER SQUARE N OTE 50145 16-01 50323 51-08 50389 27-01 A 50145 27-02 50325 34-01 50389 81-01 D 50145 41-01 50326 30-17 50389 81-02 D 50145 54-03 50328 31-06 50389 82-01 D 50145 61-01...
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