Husqvarna 115 13 81-26 manual Lubricating cutting equipment, Filling with chain oil

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Lubricating cutting equipment

WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting ! equipment may cause the chain to snap,

which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries.

Chain oil

Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain its flow characteristics regardless of whether it is warm summer or cold winter weather.

As a chain saw manufacturer we have developed an optimal chain oil which, with its vegetable oil base, is also biodegradable. We recommend the use of our own oil for both maximum chain life and to minimise environmental damage. If our own chain oil is not available, standard chain oil is recommended.

Never use waste oil! Using waste oil can be dangerous to you and damage the machine and environment.

IMPORTANT! When using vegetable based saw chain oil, dismantle and clean the groove in the bar and saw chain before long-term storage. Otherwise there is a risk of the saw chain oil oxidizing, which will result in the saw chain becoming stiff and the bar tip sprocket jamming.

Filling with chain oil

•All our chain saws have an automatic chain lubrication system. On some models the oil flow is also adjustable.

•The saw chain oil tank and the fuel tank are designed so that the fuel runs out before the saw chain oil.

However, this safety feature requires that you use the right sort of chain oil (if the oil is too thin it will run out before the fuel), and that you adjust the carburetor as recommended (a lean mixture may mean that the fuel lasts longer than the oil) and that you also use the recommended cutting equipment (a bar that is too long will use more chain oil).

Checking chain lubrication

•Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip sprocket.

Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about 20 cm (8 inches) away. After 1 minute running at 3/4 throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on the light surface.

If the chain lubrication is not working:

•Check that the oil channel in the bar is not obstructed. Clean if necessary.

•Check that the groove in the edge of the bar is clean. Clean if necessary.

•Check that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that the lubricating hole in the tip sprocket is not blocked. Clean and lubricate if necessary.

If the chain lubrication system is still not working after carrying out the above checks and associated measures you should contact your service agent.

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Contents 445 445e 450e KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Dear Customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?Before using a new chain saw General Safety PrecautionsChain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Personal protective equipmentGeneral Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutMuffler Stop switchRight hand guard Vibration damping systemCutting equipment General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain 445e, 450e 445Checking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentWhich could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Chain oil Filling with chain oilChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment 445e, 450e AssemblyFitting the bar and chain 445Fitting a spike bumper Fuel Fuel HandlingLong-term storage Fuel safetyFuelling Transport and storageCold engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping StartingStopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before useGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueSafe distance Tree felling techniqueLimbing Log is supported at one end. There is a high riskFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Felling cut How to avoid kickback What is kickback?Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburettor adjustmentGeneral Immediately Checking the inertia brake releaseMuffler Starter Replacing the starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Air filter Replacing the return and drive springsFitting the starter Cooling system Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Temperature -5C or colderWinter use Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataSaw chain filing and file gauges Bar and chain combinationsEC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe onlyEN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122005, EN ISO ´z+SF,¶6+¨ 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 1151381-26
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