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Husqvarna manual 4243, English, 1153136-26 Rev.1

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Husqvarna manual 4243, English, 1153136-26 Rev.1

Contents

445 445e 450e EnglishOperator′s manual 2 - English 1153136-26 Rev.11153136-26 Rev.1 3839English 4 - English 42431153136-26 Rev.1 1153136-26 Rev.1 English112 Symbols on the machine KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols in the operator’s manual CONTENTS ContentsINTRODUCTION Dear CustomerGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain sawMachine′s safety equipment Always use common sensePersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardStop switch Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback?Throttle lockout Chain catcherSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Cutting equipmentGeneral rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackTensioning the chain GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSLubricating cutting equipment GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS445e, 450e WARNING! Poor lubrication of cuttingGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain445e, 450e Fitting a spike bumperFUEL HANDLING FuelPetrol Two-stroke oilFuel safety FuellingTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping STARTING AND STOPPINGStarting Stopping STARTING AND STOPPINGBasic safety rules WORKING TECHNIQUESBefore use General working instructionsBasic cutting technique WORKING TECHNIQUESTree felling technique WORKING TECHNIQUESSafe distance Felling directionHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?Freeing a tree that has fallen badly WORKING TECHNIQUESMAINTENANCE Carburettor adjustmentChecking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment Basic settings and running inMufﬂer StarterRight hand guard Replacing the starter cordAir ﬁlter Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubrication”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning Temperature -5C or colderCooling system Winter useMaintenance schedule MAINTENANCEDaily maintenance Weekly maintenanceTECHNICAL DATA Technical dataSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Bar and chain combinationsTECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL DATA EC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe onlyEN ISO 12100-22003, CISPR 122005, EN ISO 34 - English 1153136-26 Rev.11153136-26 Rev.1 EnglishOriginal instructions ´z+U-¶6¨ ´z+U-¶6¨