Husqvarna 445e manual Cutting the trunk into logs

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WORKING TECHNIQUES

was being used when the kickback zone of the bar touched the object.

Kickback only occurs if the kickback zone of the bar touches an object.

Limbing

WARNING! A majority of kickback

! accidents occur during limbing. Do not use the kickback zone of the guide bar. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log, other limbs or objects with the nose of the guide bar. Be extremely cautious of limbs under tension. They can spring back toward you and cause loss of control resulting in injury.

Make sure that you can stand and move about safely. Work on the left side of the trunk. Work as close as possible to the chain saw for maximum control. If possible, let the weight of the chain saw rest on the trunk.

Keep the trunk between you and the chain saw as you move along the trunk.

Cutting the trunk into logs

See instructions under the heading Basic cutting technique.

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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