Husqvarna 445, 445e, 450e manual Operator′s manual, 445 445e 450e

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Operator′s manual

Operator′s manual

445 445e 450e

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

English

115 10 81-26 Rev.2 2008-01-11

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Contents 445 445e 450e Operator′s manualSymbols on the machine KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents CONTENTSDear 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 guard8 – English Throttle lockout Right hand guard Stop switchVibration damping system MufﬂerGeneral rules Cutting equipmentCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback WARNING! Departure from the General information on sharpening cutting teethsharpening instructions considerably increases the risk of kickbackincreased if the depth gauge setting is General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain445e, 450e which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Filling with chain oilChain drive sprocket Fitting the bar and chain ASSEMBLYFitting a spike bumper Fuel FUEL HANDLINGFuelling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-termstorageStarting and stopping STARTING AND STOPPINGStopping Before use WORKING TECHNIQUESGeneral working instructions 24 – English Basic cutting technique Tree felling technique 12 3Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling directionFelling Directional cutsFelling cut What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Limbing WARNING! A majority of kickback Carburettor adjustment MAINTENANCEGeneral Checking the brake trigger Checking the inertia brake releaseimmediately Mufﬂer Replacing the starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring Replacing the return and drive springs Air ﬁlterFitting the starter Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Spark plugNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling systemWinter use ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5Cor colder Daily maintenance Maintenance scheduleWeekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical data TECHNICAL DATASaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Bar and chain combinationsLength, inch Pitch, inchApplies to Europe only EC-declarationof conformity´z+S,¶6c¨ ´z+S,¶6c¨ Page 1151081-26 ´z+S,¶6c¨ ´z+S,¶6c¨