Husqvarna 440e, 435e manual Starting and Stopping, Starting and stopping

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STARTING AND STOPPING

Starting and stopping

WARNING! Note the following before

! starting:

The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started to reduce the chance of contact with the moving chain during starting.

Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injuries.

Place the machine on firm ground. Make sure you have a secure footing and that the chain cannot touch anything.

Keep people and animals well away from the working area.

Starting

The chain brake should be activated when starting the chain saw. Activate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard forwards.

Cold engine

Start position (1): Set the start/stop switch in the choke position by pulling the red control outward - upward (1).

Decompression valve (2): Press the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier. Once the machine has started the valve will automatically return to its original setting.

Air purge (3): Press the air purge diaphragm repeatedly until fuel fills the diaphragm (at least 6 times). The diaphragm need not be completely filled.

Push down the red choke control (5) as soon as the engine fires which can be heard through a "puff" sound. Keep on pulling the cord powerfully until the engine starts.

Warm engine

When the chain saw is heated restart the saw only by pulling the cord powerfully until the engine starts (6).

Never wrap the starter cord around your hand

There is a simplified start reminder with illustrations to describe each step on the rear edge of the saw (A).

As the chain brake is still engaged the speed of the engine must be set to idling as soon as possible, this is achieved by disengaging the throttle lock. Disengagement is done by gently touching on the throttle trigger. This prevents unnecessary wear to the clutch, clutch drum and brake band.

Allow the machine to idle a few seconds before giving full throttle.

CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine.

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A2

1

Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear handle. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance (as the starter pawls engage) then pull firmly and rapidly until the engine fires (4).

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Contents 445 445e 450e Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual You will find the following labels on your chain sawContents Dear customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?Before using a new chain saw General Safety PrecautionsAlways use common sense Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Stop switchVibration damping system MufflerGeneral rules Cutting equipmentCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingIncreased if the depth gauge setting is General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Too largeBar and cause serious or even fatal injury Tensioning the chain445 445e, 450eLubricating cutting equipment Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain Assembly445 445e, 450e115 10 81-95 Rev.1 Fuel Fuel HandlingFueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and Stopping Starting and stoppingStarting Stopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Tree felling techniqueLog is supported at one end. There is a high risk Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Felling cut How to avoid kickback What is kickback?Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral Checking the inertia brake release Muffler Starter Replacing the starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Replacing the return and drive springs Air filterFitting the starter Recoil spring aLubricating the bar tip sprocket Spark plugNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling systemAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Temperature -5C 23F or colderWinter use Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataSaw chain filing and file gauges Bar and chain combinations050/1,3 mm 058/1,5 mmYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementSafety precautions for chain saw American Standard Safety PrecautionsOther safety precautions Kickback safety precautionsPage 1151081-95
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