Husqvarna 445e 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.

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).

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.

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Contents 445e TrioBrake KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual 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 sawMachine′s safety equipment Always use common sensePersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherStop switch Cutting equipmentRight hand guard Vibration damping systemGeneral rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar ChainSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentBar Working with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Fuel Handling FuelFuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Stopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use 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 Tensioning the recoil spring Replacing the return and drive springsRecoil spring a Drive disc spring BAir filter Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Fitting the starterAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Temperature -5C 23F or colderNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling systemMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataBar and chain combinations Saw chain filing and file gauges050/1,3 mm 058/1,5 mmFederal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsAmerican Standard Safety Precautions Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions´z+S23¶5P¨ Page 1151181-95
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