445 445e 450e | Husqvarna 966906738, 966906636, 965084001 instruction

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

1153136-26 Rev.1 2009-12-29

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Husqvarna 966906738, 966906636, 965084001 manual 445 445e 450e

Contents

445 445e 450e English 1153136-26 Rev.1 3839 4243 1153136-26 Rev.1 English 102 Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual Decompression valve The valve Contents Introduction What is what on the chain saw?Dear Customer 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 Throttle lockout Stop switchChain catcher Vibration damping system Cutting equipment Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Tensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Bar Fitting the bar and chain Assembly445 445e, 450e Fuel Fuel Handling Fuelling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting and stopping Starting and StoppingStarting Cold engine Stopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructions Terms Basic cutting techniqueLimbing Tree felling technique What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Carburettor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Starter MufﬂerRight hand guard Replacing the starter cord Spark plug Air ﬁlterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Temperature -5C or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningCooling system Winter use Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance schedule Technical data Technical Data Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Bar and chain combinations EN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122005, EN ISO EC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe only English 1153136-26 Rev.1 1153136-26 Rev.1 English Original instructions 1153136-26