Husqvarna 445, 445e, 450e manual Fuelling, Fuel safety, Fuel Handling, Transport and storage

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Fuelling

FUEL HANDLING

Fuelling

WARNING! Taking the following

!precautions, will lessen the risk of fire:

Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects in the vicinity of fuel.

Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling.

When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently.

Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.

Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting.

Clean the area around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. The fuel filter must be replaced at least once a year. Contamination in the tanks causes malfunction. Make sure the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before refuelling.The capacities of the chain oil tank and fuel tank are carefully matched. You should therefore always fill the chain oil tank and fuel tank at the same time.

WARNING! Fuel and fuel vapour are ! highly flammable. Take care when

handling fuel and chain oil. Be aware of the risks of fire, explosion and those associated with inhalation.

Fuel safety

Never refuel the machine while the engine is running.

Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (petrol and 2-stroke oil).

Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point before starting it.

Never start the machine:

1If you have spilt fuel or chain oil on the machine. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.

2If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water.

3If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines.

WARNING! Never use a machine with ! visible damage to the spark plug guard

and ignition cable. A risk of sparking arises, which can cause a fire.

Transport and storage

Always store the chain saw and fuel so that there is no risk of leakages or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames from electrical equipment, electric motors, relays/switches, boilers and the like.

Always store fuel in an approved container designed for that purpose.

For longer periods of storage or for transport of the chain saw, the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied. Ask where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your local petrol station.

Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long-term storage.

The bar guard must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is being transported or in storage, in order to prevent accident contact with the sharp chain. Even a non-moving chain can cause serious cuts to yourself or persons you bump into with an exposed chain.

Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug. Activate the chain brake.

Long-term storage

Empty the fuel/oil tanks in a well ventilated area. Store the fuel in approved cans in a safe place. Fit the bar guard. Clean the machine. See instructions under the heading Maintenance schedule.

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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 sawMachine′s safety equipment Always use common sensePersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guard8 – English Throttle lockout Stop switch Right hand guardVibration damping system MufflerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Cutting equipmentGeneral rules General information on sharpening cutting teeth WARNING! Departure from thesharpening instructions considerably increases the risk of kickbackGeneral advice on adjusting depth gauge setting increased if the depth gauge setting isAdjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain445e, 450e Lubricating cutting equipment which could lead to serious, even fatal injuriesChain oil Filling with chain oilChain drive sprocket ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chainFitting a spike bumper FUEL HANDLING FuelFuel safety FuellingTransport and storage Long-termstorageSTARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stoppingStopping General working instructions WORKING TECHNIQUESBefore use 24 – English Basic cutting technique 12 3 Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling 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 Spark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling systemTemperature -5Cor colder ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaningWinter use Maintenance schedule Daily maintenanceWeekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTECHNICAL DATA Technical dataBar and chain combinations Saw chain filing and file gaugesLength, inch Pitch, inchEC-declarationof conformity Applies to Europe only´z+S,¶6c¨ ´z+S,¶6c¨ Page 1151081-26 ´z+S,¶6c¨ ´z+S,¶6c¨