445 445e 450e | Husqvarna 440e, 435e instruction

Operator’s manual (EPA II)

445 445e 450e

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

English

115 10 81-95 Rev.1 2008-01-08

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Husqvarna 440e, 435e manual 445 445e 450e

Contents

445 445e 450e Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain saw Contents Dear customer Introduction What is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT? Before using a new chain saw General Safety Precautions Always use common sense Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockout Right hand guard Stop switchVibration damping system Mufﬂer General rules Cutting equipmentCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Bar General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Increased if the depth gauge setting is General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Too large Bar and cause serious or even fatal injury Tensioning the chain445 445e, 450e Filling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChecking chain lubrication Needle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain Assembly445 445e, 450e 115 10 81-95 Rev.1 Fuel Fuel Handling Fueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting and stopping Starting and StoppingStarting Stopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructions General rules Terms Basic cutting technique Limbing Tree felling techniqueLog is supported at one end. There is a high risk Safe 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 Mufﬂer Replacing the starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring Replacing the return and drive springs Air ﬁlterFitting the starter Recoil spring a Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Spark plugNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling system Temperature -5C 23F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningWinter use Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance schedule Technical data Technical Data Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Bar and chain combinations050/1,3 mm 058/1,5 mm Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Safety precautions for chain saw American Standard Safety PrecautionsOther safety precautions Kickback safety precautionsPage 1151081-95