Husqvarna 440e, 435e manual Contents

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CONTENTS

Contents

KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	2
CONTENTS
Contents	3
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer!	4
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	6
Important	6
Always use common sense	7
Personal protective equipment	7
Machine′s safety equipment	7
Cutting equipment	11
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	17
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	19
Fueling	20
Fuel safety	20
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	21
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	23
General working instructions	23
How to avoid kickback	29
MAINTENANCE
General	31
Carburetor adjustment	31
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment	31
Mufﬂer	33
Starter	34
Air ﬁlter	35
Spark plug	36
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	36
Needle bearing lubrication	36
Cooling system	36
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	37
Winter use	37
Maintenance schedule	38
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	39
Bar and chain combinations	40
Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	40
EC-declaration of conformity	40

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FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	41
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users	42

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Contents 445 445e 450e You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain saw KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Symbols in the operator’s manualContents Dear 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 equipmentGeneral Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutMufﬂer Stop switchRight hand guard Vibration damping systemBar Cutting equipmentGeneral rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingToo large General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingIncreased if the depth gauge setting is Adjustment of depth gauge setting445e, 450e Tensioning the chainBar and cause serious or even fatal injury 445Lubricating cutting equipment Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment 445e, 450e AssemblyFitting the bar and chain 445115 10 81-95 Rev.1 Fuel Fuel HandlingLong-term storage Fuel safetyFueling Transport and storageStarting and Stopping Starting and stoppingStarting Stopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before useGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueSafe distance Tree felling techniqueLimbing Log is supported at one end. There is a high riskFelling 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 Recoil spring a Air ﬁlterReplacing the return and drive springs Fitting the starterCooling system Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Temperature -5C 23F or colderWinter use Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical Data058/1,5 mm Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges 050/1,3 mmYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementKickback safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw Other safety precautionsPage 1151081-95