Husqvarna 445 Operator's Manual

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Symbols on the machine and/or in the manual" WARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: Approved protective helmet Approved hearing protection Protective goggles or a visor zL 83 {# Both of the operator's hands must be used to oper ...

You will find the following labels on your chain saw: USA: Canada: EPA III SPECIFICATIONS ANDADJUSTMENTS. !PERIOD: _HRS The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirements. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be pedormed by any nonroad engine repair establis ...

Symbols on the machine and/or in the manual: ... 7 CONTENTS Contents ............................................................... 9 INTRODUCTION Dear customer! ..................................................... 10 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? ........................... 10 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw .............................. 11 Important ............................... ...

Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl Xl ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water-powered plant. During over 300 years of continuo ...

Please read this manual carefully. (1)- (113) refer to figures on p. 2-6. Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted. See instructions under the heading Assembly. Refuel and start the chain saw. See the instructions under the headings Fuel Handling and Starting and Stopping. Do not use the chain saw until sufficient chain oil has reached the chain. See instructions under the hea ...

work such as felling, delimbing and cutting. You should only use the saw with the bar and chain combinations we recommend in the chapter Technical data. Never use the machine if you are fatigued, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medication or anything that could affect your vision, alertness, coordination or judgement. Wear personal protec ...

Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is designed to stop the chain if you get a kickback.The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only you can prevent them. (3) Take care when using your saw and make sure the kickback zone of the bar never touches any object. (4) The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia release ...

Apart from protecting your hand if the chain jumps or snaps, the right hand guard stops branches and twigs from intedering with your grip on the rear handle. (11) Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier. The machine's vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting eq ...

kickback. Chain A chain is made up of a number of links, which are available in standard and low-kickback versions. I I_mqnates the danger of kickback. _h=======_injuries. Some terms that describe the bar and chain To maintain the safety features of the cutting equipment, you should replace a worn or damaged bar or chain with a bar and chain combinations recommended by Husqva ...

setting The cutting teeth should be newly sharpened before adjusting the depth gauge setting. We recommend that you adjust the depth gauge setting every third time you sharpen the cutting teeth. NOTE! This recommendation assumes that the length of the cutting teeth is not reduced excessively. You will need a flat file and a depth gauge tool. We recommend that you use our depth gauge tool to acheive the c ...

instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip sprocket. Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about 20 cm (8 inches) away. After 1 minute running at 3/4 throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on the light surface. If the chain lubrication is not working: Check that the oil channel in the bar is not obstructed. Clean if n ...

u | _ wA.._.G_A_wayswoarg!oves, who,, | 445 Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. (39) Unscrew the bar nut and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Take off the transportation ring (A). (40) Fit the bar over the bar bolt. Place the bar in its rearmost position. Place the chain over the drive sprocket and in the groove on the bar. Begin on the top si ...

a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture. Gasoline Use good quality unleaded gasoline. CAUTION! Engines equipped with catalytic conve ...

precautions, wiii lessen the risk of fire: Do not smoke and do no| place any ho| objects in the vicinity of fuel Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling. When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently. Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling. Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting. Clean the ...