Husqvarna 115 13 81-26 manual Assembly, Fitting the bar and chain, 445e, 450e

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ASSEMBLY

Fitting the bar and chain

	!	WARNING! Always wear gloves, when
	!	working with the chain.

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Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle.

Remove the bar nuts and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Take off the transportation ring (A).

Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the bar in its rearmost position. Place the chain over the drive sprocket locate it in the groove on the bar. Begin on the top edge of the bar.

Make sure that the edges of the cutting links are facing forward on the top edge of the bar.

Fit the clutch cover and locate the chain adjuster pin in the hole in the bar. Check that the drive links of the chain ﬁt correctly over the drive sprocket and that the chain is correctly located in the groove in the bar. Tighten the bar nuts ﬁnger tight.

Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise using the combination spanner. The chain

should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar.

The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar, but can still be turned easily by hand. Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar nuts with the combination spanner.

When ﬁtting a new chain, the chain tension has to be checked frequently until the chain is run-in. Check the chain tension regularly. A correctly tensioned chain ensures good cutting performance and long life.

445e, 450e

Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle.

Loosen the chain tensioner wheel and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Remove the transport guard.

115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14

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Contents 445 445e 450e Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Contents Dear Customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?Before using a new chain saw General Safety PrecautionsAlways use common sense Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Stop switchVibration damping system MufﬂerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Cutting equipmentGeneral rules General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain 445e, 450e 445Which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Fitting the bar and chain Assembly445 445e, 450eFitting a spike bumper Fuel Fuel HandlingFuelling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingStarting Cold engineStopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Tree felling techniqueLog is supported at one end. There is a high risk Safe distanceDirectional cuts Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling cut Freeing a tree that has fallen badly How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting the trunk into logs General MaintenanceCarburettor adjustment Immediately Checking the inertia brake releaseMufﬂer Tensioning the recoil spring StarterReplacing the starter cord Fitting the starter Air ﬁlterReplacing the return and drive springs Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Spark plugNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling systemWinter use Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5C or colder Daily 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 conformityApplies to Europe only ´z+SF,¶6+¨ 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 1151381-26