Husqvarna 445 Starter, Maintenance, Replacing the starter cord, Tensioning the recoil spring

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Starter

MAINTENANCE

use a muffler if the spark arrestor mesh is missing or defective.

The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator. The exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks, which may cause fire if directed against dry and combustible material.

Starter

WARNING! When the recoil spring is

!wound up in the starter housing it is under tension and can, if handled carelessly, pop out and cause personal injury.

Care must be exercised when replacing the return spring or the starter cord. Wear protective glasses and protective gloves.

Replacing the starter cord

Loosen the screws that hold the starter against the crankcase and remove the starter.

Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm and hook it into the notch in the rim of the pulley. Release the recoil spring by letting the pulley rotate slowly backwards.

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Undo the bolt in the centre of the pulley and remove the drive disc (A), drive disc spring (B) and the pulley

(C). Insert and secure a new starter cord in the starter pulley. Wind approx. 3 turns of the starter cord on the starter pulley. Fit the starter pulley so that the end of the recoil spring (D) hooks into the starter pulley. Now assemble the drive disc spring, drive disc and the bolt in the centre of the pulley. Carry the starter cord through the hole in the starter housing and the starter handle. Tie a good knot on the starter cord.

Tensioning the recoil spring

Hook the starter cord in the notch in the pulley and turn the starter pulley about 2 turns clockwise.

Note! Check that the pulley can be turned at least a further 1/2 turn when the starter cord is pulled all the way out.

Stretch the line with the handle. Move your thumb and release the line. See the figure below.

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Contents Operator′s manual 445 445e 450eSymbols on the machine KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols in the operator’s manual 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 MufflerGeneral rules Cutting equipmentCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback 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 Before use WORKING TECHNIQUESGeneral working instructions 24 – English Basic cutting technique 12 3 Tree felling techniqueFelling Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat 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 Needle bearing lubrication Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Cooling systemWinter use ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5Cor colder 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¨