Husqvarna 455 Review
Short summary:
The 455 is included with X-Torq engine technological innovation that helps lessen emissions by 60 percent and gas intake by 20 percent. Air filter cleaning and replacing is fast and easy. With reduced chance of engine flooding start-up is straightforward and trouble-free. The centrifugal air cleaning system stops dust and debris from going into the air filter resulting in longer engine life and bare minimum air filter cleans.
Usability:
Landowners or homeowners who prefer their lesser cutting to be completed by an effective and sturdy chainsaw will discover the 455 a highly cooperative machine that will take on any type of cutting. The 455 has the high quality qualities of the earlier 450 as well as new ergonomics and technology.
Features:
The gas powered Husqvarna 455 chainsaw has a 20" blade and the 2 stroke engine displaces 56CC of power. For protection from injury and comfortable use the machine features dual action chain brake and LowVib. The 455 also offers an air injection system and Smart Start feature for stress free starting. Weighing at only 12 LB it is light in weight and could be carried along simply.
Performance:
Operation and upkeep is simple which actually makes the 455 a great saw. With uncomplicated access to components like air filter, spark plug and clutch housing, you will not discover virtually any difficulty in cleaning and maintaining the unit. Start-up is painless as well and you would hardly require the pressure valve. Most 2 stroke engines come across engine flooding as a result of attempting to warm with the choke.
To comply to EPA regulations the low/hi mixture configurations have been restricted however you can optimize the configurations by removing the controls if lean conditions stops you getting the task completed. Even so setting optimization will certainly make the warranty inoperative. Be cautious when optimizing the settings. For regular users exclusion of EPA limiters becomes important. The overall performance is great. If you need chainsaws for bigger applications than the chisel style chains of the 455 work very well. Usually these kinds of chains put the user at the risk of getting a kickback but the Husqvarna 455, with the dual action chain brake lowers that risk. Nonetheless, if you like you can change-over to low-kick back chains. These are accessible with any seller.
The 455 has a lot of power and applications and if it is your first purchase then you can acquire suggestions and ideas from dealers for the best possible use of this machine. You can put in a lot of hours with the 455 and it functions properly even at high altitudes. You can even cut trees of 12 to 24 inch in diameter but after you are done with you have to file the teeth of the saw and it becomes good as new again. Tinkering with the carburetor gets quite easy once you become accustomed to it. Even if the setting is tuned to rich it does not impact emission. Overall the 455 is a good saw that cuts through heavy, solid wood with ease and you may anticipate numerous good years of service from it.