Husqvarna 435e, 440e manual Right hand guard, Vibration damping system, Stop switch, Muffler

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Right hand guard

Apart from protecting your hand if the chain jumps or snaps, the right hand guard stops branches and twigs from interfering with your grip on the rear handle.

Vibration damping system

Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier.

The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and the machine′s handle unit.The body of the chain saw, including the cutting equipment, is insulated from the handles by vibration damping units.

Cutting hardwoods (most broadleaf trees) creates more vibration than cutting softwoods (most conifers). Cutting with cutting equipment that is blunt or faulty (wrong type or badly sharpened) will increase the vibration level.

WARNING! Overexposure to vibration

! can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition. These symptoms normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. These symptoms may be increased in cold temperatures.

Stop switch

Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.

Muffler

The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.

WARNING! The exhaust fumes from the

! engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material!

In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of fires. These areas are sometimes subject to government rules requiring among other things the muffler must be equipped with an approved type of spark arrestor screen.

CAUTION! The muffler gets very hot during and after use. This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when working near flammable substances and/or vapours.

WARNING! Never use a saw without a

! muffler, or with a damaged muffler. A damaged muffler may substantially increase the noise level and the fire hazard. Keep fire fighting equipment handy. If a spark arrestor screen is required in your area, never use the saw without or with a broken spark arrestor screen.

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Contents 445 445e 450e Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine You will find the following labels on your chain sawContents Introduction 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 guardGeneral Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherVibration damping system Stop switchRight hand guard MufflerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Cutting equipmentGeneral rules BarSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethAdjustment of depth gauge setting General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingIncreased if the depth gauge setting is Too large445 Tensioning the chainBar and cause serious or even fatal injury 445e, 450eFilling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChecking chain lubrication Needle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment 445 AssemblyFitting the bar and chain 445e, 450e115 10 81-95 Rev.1 Fuel Handling FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyFueling Long-term storageStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingStarting Stopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsGeneral rules Basic cutting technique TermsLog is supported at one end. There is a high risk Tree felling techniqueLimbing Safe distanceClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling directionDirectional cuts Felling cut What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Checking the inertia brake release Muffler Replacing the starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring Fitting the starter Air filterReplacing the return and drive springs Recoil spring aNeedle bearing lubrication Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Cooling systemTemperature -5C 23F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningWinter use Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical data050/1,3 mm Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain filing and file gauges 058/1,5 mmFederal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsOther safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw Kickback safety precautionsPage 1151081-95
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