Husqvarna 445, 445e, 450e manual

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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 PRECAUTIONSChain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Personal protective equipment8 – English Throttle lockout Muffler Stop switchRight hand guard Vibration damping systemGeneral rules Cutting equipmentCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback increases the risk of kickback General information on sharpening cutting teethWARNING! Departure from the sharpening instructions considerablyTensioning the chain General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingincreased if the depth gauge setting is Adjustment of depth gauge setting445e, 450e Filling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentwhich could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Chain oilChain drive sprocket Fitting the bar and chain ASSEMBLYFitting a spike bumper Fuel FUEL HANDLINGLong-termstorage Fuel safetyFuelling Transport and storageStarting and stopping STARTING AND STOPPINGStopping Before use WORKING TECHNIQUESGeneral working instructions 24 – English Basic cutting technique Tree felling technique 12 3Directional cuts Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat FellingFelling 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 Cooling system Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationWinter use ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5Cor colder Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleDaily maintenance Weekly maintenanceTechnical data TECHNICAL DATAPitch, inch Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain filing and file gauges Length, inchApplies to Europe only EC-declarationof conformity´z+S,¶6c¨ ´z+S,¶6c¨ Page 1151081-26 ´z+S,¶6c¨ ´z+S,¶6c¨