Husqvarna 1153136-26 manual Introduction, Dear Customer, What is what on the chain saw?

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INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water-powered plant. During the more than 300 years of beeing, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lot of different products, from wood stoves to modern kitchen appliances, sewing machines, bicycles, motorcycles etc. In 1956, the first motor driven lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in 1959, and it is within this area Husqvarna is working today.

Today Husqvarna is one of the leading manufacturers in the world of forest and garden products, with quality as our highest priority. The business concept is to develop, manufacture and market motor driven products for forestry and gardening as well as for building and construction industry. Husqvarnas 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 products gives you access to professional help with repairs and service whenever this may be necessary. If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorised dealers, ask for the address of your nearest service workshop.

It is our wish that you will be satisfied with your product and that it will be your companion for a long time. Think of this operators manual as a valuable document. By following itscontent (using, service, maintenance etc) the life span and the second-hand value of the machine can be extended. If you will sell this machine, make sure that the buyer will get the operators manual.

Thank you for using a Husqvarna product.

Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice.

1153136-26 Rev.1 2009-12-29

What is what on the chain saw?

1Cylinder cover

2Decompression valve

3Air purge

4Start reminder

5Combined start and stop switch

6Rear handle

7Information and warning decal

8Fuel tank

9Adjuster screws carburettor

10Starter handle

11Starter

12Chain oil tank

13Product and serial number plate

14Felling direction mark

15Front handle

16Front hand guard

17Muffler

18Chain

19Bar tip sprocket

20Bar

21Spike bumper

22Chain catcher

23Chain tensioning screw

24Clutch cover

25Right hand guard

26Throttle control

27Throttle lockout

28Chain tensioner wheel (445e, 450e)

29Knob (445e, 450e)

30Operators manual

31Bar guard

32Combination spanner

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Contents 445 445e 450e English 1153136-26 Rev.1 3839 4243 1153136-26 Rev.1 English 102 Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual Decompression valve The valveContents What is what on the chain saw? IntroductionDear Customer Before using a new chain saw General Safety PrecautionsAlways use common sense Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardThrottle lockout Stop switchChain catcher Vibration damping systemCutting equipment Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Bar Fitting the bar and chain Assembly445 445e, 450eFuel Fuel HandlingFuelling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingStarting Cold engineStopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsBasic cutting technique TermsLimbing Tree felling technique How to avoid kickback What is kickback?Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Maintenance Carburettor adjustmentGeneral Starter MufflerRight hand guard Replacing the starter cordSpark plug Air filterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationTemperature -5C or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningCooling system Winter useDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataSaw chain filing and file gauges Bar and chain combinationsEN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122005, EN ISO EC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe onlyEnglish 1153136-26 Rev.1 1153136-26 Rev.1 English Original instructions 1153136-26