1151081-26 ´z+S,¶6c¨ ´z+S,¶6c¨ | Husqvarna 445, 445e, 450e guide

1151081-26

´®z+S(,¶6c¨ ´®z+S(,¶6c¨ 2008-01-11

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

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Husqvarna 445, 445e, 450e manual 1151081-26 ´z+S,¶6c¨ ´z+S,¶6c¨, 115 10 81-26Rev.2

Contents

Operator′s manual 445 445e 450e Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols on the machine CONTENTS Contents INTRODUCTION Dear Customer WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw Machine′s safety equipment Always use common sensePersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guard 8 – English Throttle lockout Stop switch Right hand guardVibration damping system Mufﬂer Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Cutting equipmentGeneral rules General information on sharpening cutting teeth WARNING! Departure from thesharpening instructions considerably increases the risk of kickback General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting increased if the depth gauge setting isAdjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain 445e, 450e Lubricating cutting equipment which could lead to serious, even fatal injuriesChain oil Filling with chain oil Chain drive sprocket ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain Fitting a spike bumper FUEL HANDLING Fuel Fuel safety FuellingTransport and storage Long-termstorage STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Stopping General working instructions WORKING TECHNIQUESBefore use 24 – English Basic cutting technique 12 3 Tree felling technique Felling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling Directional cuts Felling cut Freeing a tree that has fallen badly How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Limbing WARNING! A majority of kickback General MAINTENANCECarburettor adjustment immediately Checking the inertia brake releaseChecking the brake trigger Mufﬂer Tensioning the recoil spring StarterReplacing the starter cord Fitting the starter Air ﬁlterReplacing the return and drive springs Spark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling system Temperature -5Cor colder ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaningWinter use Maintenance schedule Daily maintenanceWeekly maintenance Monthly maintenance TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Bar and chain combinations Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gaugesLength, inch Pitch, inch EC-declarationof conformity Applies to Europe only ´z+S,¶6c¨ ´z+S,¶6c¨ Page 1151081-26 ´z+S,¶6c¨ ´z+S,¶6c¨