Husqvarna 115 13 81-26 manual Contents

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CONTENTS
Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	2
CONTENTS
Contents	3
INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,	4
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	6
Important	6
Always use common sense	7
Personal protective equipment	7
Machine′s safety equipment	7
Cutting equipment	11
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	17
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	19
Fuelling	20
Fuel safety	20
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	21
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	23
General working instructions	23
How to avoid kickback	29
MAINTENANCE
General	31
Carburettor adjustment	31
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment	31
Mufﬂer	33
Starter	34
Air ﬁlter	35
Spark plug	36
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	36
Needle bearing lubrication	36
Cooling system	36
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	37
Winter use	37
Maintenance schedule	38
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	39
Bar and chain combinations	40
Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	40
EC-declaration of conformity	41
115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14	English – 3

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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