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What is the longest bar i can go on my 455 rancher saw ?

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Available power and the amount of oil may both be a limiting factors. Your oiler has a 3 position adjustment (as do most intermediate level Huskies) with 20" being the longest recommended. My 359 is virtually the same and I run a 24" Carlton bar on mine with no problem. If you opt for a longer bar let the saw determine cutting speed. Come on over, my bar and chain will fit your saw, try it before you buy it. If you have an acquaintance with a 24" small mount Husky bar that is probably a good idea. I would likely not recommend a 24" bar if regularly cutting Oak or a hard wood, I do a lot of Fir.

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Depending on chain condition and wood, 20" bar may be a bit much. Even razor-sharp, in tough woods. Some say 16" bar is better-suited to this saw. That's so for full-comp chains. A sharp full-skip 20" chain can be buried in just about any wood. 24" bars can be had in K095 mount. A 24" full-skip chain would work pretty well on this saw, so long as it's kept suitably oiled.

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http://weborder.husqvarna.com/order_static/doc/HOUS/HOUS2009/HOUS2009_1151382-49.pdf
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WARNING! The engine must be stopped when making adjustments.

All OMs and IPLs can be found here:
HusqvarnaUSA.com
http://www.husqvarna.com/us/homeowner/support/download-manuals/
Enter the 3 digit model number (no XPs, Es, just the numbers)
Serial number decode – useful when downloading IPLs and Manuals
06 1500198
06 = year produced – 2006 (single digit before 2000; please contact Husqvarna for single digit clarification http://www.husqvarna.com/us/homeowner/support/customer-support/)
15 = week produced – March
00198 = 198th unit Husky produced that week

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Here's a link to the specs for your saw with some useful info

http://www.husqvarna.com/us/homeowner/products/sawing/chainsaws/455-rancher/#specifications

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