Husqvarna 445e manual Tensioning the recoil spring, Replacing the return and drive springs

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recoil spring by letting the pulley rotate slowly backwards.

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•Undo the bolt in the centre of the pulley and remove the drive disc (A), drive disc spring (B) and the pulley

(C). Insert and secure a new starter cord in the starter pulley. Wind approx. 3 turns of the starter cord on the starter pulley. Fit the starter pulley so that the end of the recoil spring (D) hooks into the starter pulley. Now assemble the drive disc spring, drive disc and the bolt in the centre of the pulley. Carry the starter cord through the hole in the starter housing and the starter handle. Tie a good knot on the starter cord.

Tensioning the recoil spring

•Hook the starter cord in the notch in the pulley and turn the starter pulley about 2 turns clockwise.

Note! Check that the pulley can be turned an additional 1/2 turn when the starter cord is pulled all the way out.

Stretch the line with the handle. Move your thumb and release the line. See the ﬁgure below.

Replacing the return and drive springs

Recoil spring (A)

•Lift up the starter pulley. See instructions under the heading Changing a broken or worn starter cord. Remember that the recoil spring is coiled under tension in the starter housing.

•Remove the cassette with the recoil spring from the starter.

•Lubricate the recoil spring with light oil. Fit the cassette with recoil spring in the starter. Fit the starter pulley and tension the recoil spring.

Drive disc spring (B)

•Undo the bolt in the centre of the pulley and remove the drive disc and the drive disc spring.

•Replace the drive disc spring and ﬁt the drive disc above the spring.

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B

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Contents 445e TrioBrake Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine 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 sawPersonal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Stop switchCutting equipment Vibration damping systemBar General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback ChainSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Filling with chain oilNeedle bearing lubrication Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Checking wear on cutting equipmentBar Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyWorking with the chain Fuel Handling FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyFueling Long-term storageStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingStarting Stopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsGeneral rules Basic cutting technique TermsLimbing 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 inertia brake release Checking the brake triggerThrottle lockout Starter MufﬂerReplacing the starter cord Recoil spring a Tensioning the recoil springReplacing the return and drive springs Drive disc spring BLubricating the bar tip sprocket Air ﬁlterSpark plug Fitting the starterNeedle bearing lubrication Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5C 23F or colder Cooling systemMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical data050/1,3 mm Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges 058/1,5 mmFederal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsKickback safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Other safety precautions´z+S23¶5P¨ Page 1151181-95