115 10 81-95 Rev.1 | Husqvarna 435e, 440e specs

ASSEMBLY

Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the bar in its rearmost position. Place the chain over the drive sprocket locate it in the groove on the bar. Begin on the top edge of the bar.

Make sure that the edges of the cutting links are facing forward on the top edge of the bar.

Fit the clutch cover and locate the chain adjuster pin in the hole in the bar. Check that the drive links of the chain ﬁt correctly over the drive sprocket and that the chain is correctly located in the groove in the bar.

Tension the chain by turning the wheel down (+). The chain should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar.

The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar, but can still be turned easily by hand. Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar knob by turning the knob clockwise.

When ﬁtting a new chain, the chain tension has to be checked frequently until the chain is run-in. Check the chain tension regularly. A correctly tensioned chain ensures good cutting performance and long life.

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

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Husqvarna 435e, 440e manual 115 10 81-95 Rev.1

Contents

445 445e 450e Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain saw Contents Introduction Dear customer What is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain saw Personal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Chain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcher Vibration damping system Stop switchRight hand guard Mufﬂer Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Cutting equipmentGeneral rules Bar Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teeth Adjustment of depth gauge setting General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingIncreased if the depth gauge setting is Too large 445 Tensioning the chainBar and cause serious or even fatal injury 445e, 450e Lubricating cutting equipment Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment 445 AssemblyFitting the bar and chain 445e, 450e 115 10 81-95 Rev.1 Fuel Handling Fuel Transport and storage Fuel safetyFueling Long-term storage Starting and Stopping Starting and stoppingStarting Stopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructions General rules Basic cutting technique Terms Log is supported at one end. There is a high risk Tree felling techniqueLimbing Safe 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 inertia brake release Mufﬂer Starter Replacing the starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Fitting the starter Air ﬁlterReplacing the return and drive springs Recoil spring a Needle bearing lubrication Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Cooling system Air Injection centrifugal cleaning Temperature -5C 23F or colderWinter use Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Technical Data Technical data 050/1,3 mm Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges 058/1,5 mm Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Other safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw Kickback safety precautionsPage 1151081-95