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Operator′s manual

Operator′s manual

445 445e 450e

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

English

115 10 81-26 Rev.2 2008-01-11

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Husqvarna 445, 445e, 450e manual Operator′s manual, 445 445e 450e

Contents

445 445e 450e Operator′s manual Symbols on the machine KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents 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 8 – English Throttle lockout Right hand guard Stop switchVibration damping system Mufﬂer General rules Cutting equipmentCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback WARNING! Departure from the General information on sharpening cutting teethsharpening instructions considerably increases the risk of kickback increased if the depth gauge setting is General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain 445e, 450e which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Filling with chain oil Chain drive sprocket Fitting the bar and chain ASSEMBLY Fitting a spike bumper Fuel FUEL HANDLING Fuelling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-termstorage Starting and stopping STARTING AND STOPPING Stopping Before use WORKING TECHNIQUESGeneral working instructions 24 – English Basic cutting technique Tree felling technique 12 3 Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling directionFelling Directional cuts Felling cut What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Limbing WARNING! A majority of kickback Carburettor adjustment MAINTENANCEGeneral Checking the brake trigger Checking the inertia brake releaseimmediately Mufﬂer Replacing the starter cord StarterTensioning the recoil spring Replacing the return and drive springs Air ﬁlterFitting the starter Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Spark plugNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling system Winter use ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaningTemperature -5Cor colder Daily maintenance Maintenance scheduleWeekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Technical data TECHNICAL DATA Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Bar and chain combinationsLength, inch Pitch, inch Applies to Europe only EC-declarationof conformity ´z+S,¶6c¨ ´z+S,¶6c¨ Page 1151081-26 ´z+S,¶6c¨ ´z+S,¶6c¨