Husqvarna 445e manual Contents

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CONTENTS

Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	2
CONTENTS
Contents	3
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer!	4
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw?	5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw	6
Important	6
Always use common sense	7
Personal protective equipment	7
Machine′s safety equipment	7
Cutting equipment	10
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain	17
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel	18
Fueling	19
Fuel safety	19
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping	20
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use:	22
General working instructions	22
How to avoid kickback	28
MAINTENANCE
General	30
Carburetor adjustment	30
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment	30
Mufﬂer	33
Starter	33
Air ﬁlter	35
Spark plug	35
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket	35
Needle bearing lubrication	36
Cooling system	36
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning	36
Winter use	36
Maintenance schedule	37
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	38
Bar and chain combinations	39
Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges	39

FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	40
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users	41

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Contents 445e TrioBrake You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain saw KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Symbols in the operator’s manualContents Dear customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?Before using a new chain saw General Safety PrecautionsChain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Personal protective equipmentGeneral Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutVibration damping system Stop switchCutting equipment Right hand guardChain General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Filling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChecking wear on cutting equipment Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationBar Assembly Fitting the bar and chainWorking with the chain Fuel Fuel HandlingLong-term storage Fuel safetyFueling Transport and storageStarting and Stopping Starting and stoppingStarting Stopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques Before useGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueTree felling technique LimbingSafe distance Felling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Felling cut How to avoid kickback What is kickback?Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral Checking the brake trigger Checking the inertia brake releaseThrottle lockout Mufﬂer StarterReplacing the starter cord Drive disc spring B Tensioning the recoil springReplacing the return and drive springs Recoil spring aFitting the starter Air ﬁlterSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketCooling system Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5C 23F or colder Needle bearing lubricationDaily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical Data058/1,5 mm Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges 050/1,3 mmYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementOther safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautions´z+S23¶5P¨ Page 1151181-95