Husqvarna 445e manual Lubricating cutting equipment, Filling with chain oil

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

•Release the knob by folding it out.

•Turn the knob anti clockwise to loosen the bar cover.

•Adjust the tension on the chain by turning the wheel down (+) for tighter tension and up (-) to loosen the tension.

•Tighten the bar clutch by turning the knob clockwise.

•Fold the knob back in to lock the tensioning.

Lubricating cutting equipment

WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting

! equipment may cause the chain to snap, which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries.

Chain oil

Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain its ﬂow characteristics regardless of whether it is warm summer or cold winter weather.

As a chain saw manufacturer we have developed an optimal chain oil which has a vegetable oil base. We recommend the use of our own oil for both maximum chain life and to minimise environmental damage. If our own chain oil is not available, standard chain oil is recommended.

Never use waste oil! Using waste oil can be dangerous to you and damage the machine and environment.

IMPORTANT! When using vegetable based saw chain oil, dismantle and clean the groove in the bar and saw chain before long-term storage. Otherwise there is a risk of the saw chain oil oxidizing, which will result in the saw chain becoming stiff and the bar tip sprocket jamming.

Filling with chain oil

•All our chain saws have an automatic chain lubrication system. On some models the oil ﬂow is also adjustable.

•The saw chain oil tank and the fuel tank are designed so that the fuel runs out before the saw chain oil.

However, this safety feature requires that you use the right sort of chain oil (if the oil is too thin it will run out before the fuel), and that you adjust the carburetor as recommended (a lean mixture may mean that the fuel lasts longer than the oil) and that you also use the recommended cutting equipment (a bar that is too long will use more chain oil).

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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 Working with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Fuel Handling FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyFueling Long-term storageStarting Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Stopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsGeneral rules Basic cutting technique TermsSafe distance Tree felling techniqueLimbing Directional cuts Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling cut Freeing a tree that has fallen badly How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting the trunk into logs General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment Checking the inertia brake release Checking the brake triggerThrottle lockout Replacing the starter cord MufﬂerStarter 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