Husqvarna 445e manual Assembly, Fitting the bar and chain, Working with the chain

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ASSEMBLY

Fitting the bar and chain

	!	WARNING! Always wear gloves, when
	!	working with the chain.
		working with the chain.

Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle.

Loosen the chain tensioner wheel and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Remove the transport guard.

Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the bar in its rearmost position. Place the chain over the drive sprocket locate it in the groove on the bar. Begin on the top edge of the bar.

Make sure that the edges of the cutting links are facing forward on the top edge of the bar.

Fit the clutch cover and locate the chain adjuster pin in the hole in the bar. Check that the drive links of the chain ﬁt correctly over the drive sprocket and that the chain is correctly located in the groove in the bar.

Tension the chain by turning the wheel down (+). The chain should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar.

The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar, but can still be turned easily by hand. Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar knob by turning the knob clockwise.

When ﬁtting a new chain, the chain tension has to be checked frequently until the chain is run-in. Check the chain tension regularly. A correctly tensioned chain ensures good cutting performance and long life.

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Contents 445e TrioBrake 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 lockoutCutting equipment Stop switchRight hand guard Vibration damping systemCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback General rulesBar ChainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Filling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChain drive sprocket Checking chain lubricationNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentBar Working with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Fuel Fuel HandlingFueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Stopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueSafe 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 brake trigger Checking the inertia brake releaseThrottle lockout Replacing the starter cord MufﬂerStarter Replacing the return and drive springs Tensioning the recoil springRecoil spring a Drive disc spring BSpark plug Air ﬁlterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Fitting the starterTemperature -5C 23F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling systemDaily 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 users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions´z+S23¶5P¨ Page 1151181-95