Husqvarna 445, 445e, 450e manual Key To Symbols, Symbols on the machine

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KEY TO SYMBOLS

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Symbols on the machine:

WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others.

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

Always wear:

•Approved protective helmet

• Approved hearing protection

• Protective goggles or a visor

This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives.

Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community’s Directive. The machine’s emission is speciﬁed in chapter Technical data and on label.

Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certiﬁcation requirements for certain markets.

Symbols in the operator’s manual:

Switch off the engine before

carrying out any checks or maintenance. CAUTION! The

start/stop switch automatically

returns to run position. In order to prevent unintentional starting, the

spark plug cap must be removed from the spark plug when assembling, checking and/or performing maintenance.

Always wear approved protective gloves.

Regular cleaning is required.

Visual check.

Protective goggles or a visor must be worn.

Refuelling.

Filling with oil and adjusting oil ﬂow.

The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started.

WARNING! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator. May cause serious personal injury.

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Contents Operator′s manual 445 445e 450eSymbols in the operator’s manual KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols on the machine CONTENTS ContentsINTRODUCTION Dear CustomerWHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain sawPersonal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Chain brake and front hand guard8 – English Throttle lockout Vibration damping system Stop switchRight hand guard MufﬂerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Cutting equipmentGeneral rules sharpening instructions considerably General information on sharpening cutting teethWARNING! Departure from the increases the risk of kickbackAdjustment of depth gauge setting General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingincreased if the depth gauge setting is Tensioning the chain445e, 450e Chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentwhich could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Filling with chain oilChain drive sprocket ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chainFitting a spike bumper FUEL HANDLING FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyFuelling Long-termstorageSTARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stoppingStopping General working instructions WORKING TECHNIQUESBefore use 24 – English Basic cutting technique 12 3 Tree felling techniqueFelling Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Directional cutsFelling cut Freeing a tree that has fallen badly How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Limbing WARNING! A majority of kickback General MAINTENANCECarburettor adjustment immediately Checking the inertia brake releaseChecking the brake trigger Mufﬂer Tensioning the recoil spring StarterReplacing the starter cord Fitting the starter Air ﬁlterReplacing the return and drive springs Needle bearing lubrication Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Cooling systemTemperature -5Cor colder ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaningWinter use Weekly maintenance Maintenance scheduleDaily maintenance Monthly maintenanceTECHNICAL DATA Technical dataLength, inch Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Pitch, inchEC-declarationof conformity Applies to Europe only´z+S,¶6c¨ ´z+S,¶6c¨ Page 1151081-26 ´z+S,¶6c¨ ´z+S,¶6c¨