Husqvarna 445e Cutting equipment, 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 machines vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and the machines 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.

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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.

Cutting equipment

This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to:

Reduce the risk of kickback.

Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping off the bar.

Obtain optimal cutting performance.

Extend the life of cutting equipment.

Avoid increasing vibration levels.

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Contents 445e TrioBrake 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 catcherRight hand guard Stop switchCutting equipment Vibration damping systemBar General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback ChainSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Filling with chain oilNeedle bearing lubrication Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Checking wear on cutting equipmentBar Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyWorking with the chain 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 TermsLimbing Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Clearing 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 Checking the brake triggerThrottle lockout Starter MufflerReplacing the starter cord Recoil spring a Tensioning the recoil springReplacing the return and drive springs Drive disc spring BLubricating the bar tip sprocket Air filterSpark plug Fitting the starterNeedle bearing lubrication Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5C 23F or colder Cooling systemMaintenance 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 ObligationsKickback safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Other safety precautions´z+S23¶5P¨ Page 1151181-95