Husqvarna 445e manual Checking the inertia brake release, Checking the brake trigger

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MAINTENANCE

Checking the inertia brake release

With the engine turned off, hold the chain saw over a stump or other ﬁrm object. Let go of the front handle so that the bar drops towards the stump as the chain saw rotates around the rear handle.

When the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied.

Checking the right-hand brake trigger

Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects, such as cracks.

Push the trigger up and forwards to check that it moves freely and is securely hinged to the clutch cover.

Never carry or hang the saw by the trigger! This could damage the mechanism and disable the chain brake.

Checking the brake trigger

Place the chain saw on ﬁrm ground and start it. Make sure the chain does not touch the ground or any other object. See the instructions under the heading Start and stop.

Grasp the chain saw ﬁrmly, wrapping your ﬁngers and thumbs around the handles.

Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your left wrist forward onto the front hand guard. Do not let go of the front handle. The chain should stop immediately.

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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 Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyWorking 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 techniqueLimbing Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling directionDirectional cuts Felling cut What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Checking the brake trigger Checking the inertia brake releaseThrottle lockout Starter MufﬂerReplacing 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