Husqvarna 445, 445e, 450e manual Introduction, Dear Customer

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water- powered plant. During the more than 300 years of beeing, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lot of different products, from wood stoves to modern kitchen appliances, sewing machines, bicycles, motorcycles etc. In 1956, the first motor driven lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in 1959, and it is within this area Husqvarna is working today.

Today Husqvarna is one of the leading manufacturers in the world of forest and garden products, with quality as our highest priority. The business concept is to develop, manufacture and market motor driven products for forestry and gardening as well as for building and construction industry. Husqvarna′s aim is also to be in the front edge according to ergonomics, usability, security and environmental protection. That is the reason why we have developed many different features to provide our products within these areas.

We are convinced that you will appreciate with great satisfaction the quality and performance of our product for a very long time to come. The purchase of one of our products gives you access to professional help with repairs and service whenever this may be necessary. If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorised dealers, ask for the address of your nearest service workshop.

It is our wish that you will be satisfied with your product and that it will be your companion for a long time. Think of this operator′s manual as a valuable document. By following its′ content (using, service, maintenance etc) the life span and the second-hand value of the machine can be extended. If you will sell this machine, make sure that the buyer will get the operator′s manual.

Thank you for using a Husqvarna product.

Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice.

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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 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 MufflerGeneral rules Cutting equipmentCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback 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 Before use WORKING TECHNIQUESGeneral working instructions 24 – English Basic cutting technique 12 3 Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling 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 Spark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling systemWinter use ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5Cor colder 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¨
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