Assembly, Fitting the bar and chain | Husqvarna 445e specification

ASSEMBLY

Fitting the bar and chain

	!	WARNING! Always wear gloves, when
	!	working with the chain.
		working with the chain.

Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle.

Loosen the chain tensioner wheel and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Remove the transport guard.

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.

English – 17

Image 17

Husqvarna 445e manual Assembly, Fitting the bar and chain, Working with the chain

Contents

445e TrioBrake 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 Cutting equipment Stop switchRight hand guard Vibration damping system Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback General rulesBar Chain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain Filling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipment Chain drive sprocket Checking chain lubricationNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipment Bar Working with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Fuel Fuel Handling Fueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Stopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructions General rules Terms Basic cutting technique Safe distance Tree felling techniqueLimbing Directional cuts Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling cut Freeing a tree that has fallen badly How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting the trunk into logs General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment Checking the brake trigger Checking the inertia brake release Throttle lockout Replacing the starter cord MufﬂerStarter Replacing the return and drive springs Tensioning the recoil springRecoil spring a Drive disc spring B Spark plug Air ﬁlterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Fitting the starter Temperature -5C 23F or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling system 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 users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions ´z+S23¶5P¨ Page 1151181-95