Page 2 - Symbols on the mac; Symbols in the operator’
KEY T O SYMBOLS 2 – English 115 13 81-26 Re v .3 2009-01-14 Symbols on the mac hine: W ARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect 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 instruct...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Contents
CONTENTS English – 3 115 13 81-26 Re v .3 2009-01-14 Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ..................................... 2 Symbols in the operator’s manual: ....................... 2 CONTENTS Contents ............................................................... 3 INTR ODUCTION D...
Page 4 - INTR; Dear Customer
4 – English INTR ODUCTION 115 13 81-26 Re v .3 2009-01-14 Dear Customer , Cong ratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna River, fo...
Page 6 - Bef; Impor
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 6 – English 115 13 81-26 Re v .3 2009-01-14 Bef ore using a new chain saw • Please read this manual carefully. • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and adjusted. See instructions under the heading Assembly. • Refuel and start the chain saw. See the instr...
Page 7 - Al; Chain brake and front hand guard
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS English – 7 115 13 81-26 Re v .3 2009-01-14 Al ways use common sense It is not possib le to cover every conceivable situation you can face when using a chain saw. Always exercise care and use your common sense. Avoid all situations which you consider to be beyond your cap...
Page 8 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 – English 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 • The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia release mechanism. • The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is pushed forwards. • This movement activates a spri...
Page 9 - Throttle lockout
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 9 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of the bar is closer to you the chain brake will be activated manually by the movement of your left hand. • In the felling position the left hand is in a position that makes manu...
Page 10 - Right hand guard; Stop switch; Muffler
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 – English 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 Right hand guard Apart from protecting your hand if the chain jumps or snaps, the right hand guard stops branches and twigs from interfering with your grip on the rear handle. Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with...
Page 11 - Cutting equipment; General rules
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 11 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 Cutting equipment This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to: • Reduce the risk of kickback. • Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping off the bar. • Obtain optimal cutting pe...
Page 13 - Tensioning the chain
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 13 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 Sharpening cutting teeth To sharpen cutting teeth you will need a round file and a file gauge. See instructions under the heading Technical data for information on the size of file and gauge that are recommended for the chain fitt...
Page 15 - Lubricating cutting equipment
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 15 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oil Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain its flow characteristics regardless of whether it is warm summer or cold winter weather. As a chain saw manufacturer w...
Page 17 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the bar and chain
ASSEMBLY English – 17 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 Fitting the bar and chain 445 Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. Remove the bar nuts and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Take off the transportation ring (A). Fit the...
Page 18 - Fitting a spike bumper
ASSEMBLY 18 – English 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 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 o...
Page 19 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel; Petrol; Mixing
FUEL HANDLING English – 19 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 Fuel Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always be run using a mixture of petrol 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...
Page 20 - Fuelling; Transport and storage
FUEL HANDLING 20 – English 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 Fuelling Clean the area around the fuel cap. Clean the fuel and chain oil tanks regularly. The fuel filter must be replaced at least once a year. Contamination in the tanks causes malfunction. Make sure the fuel is well mixed by shaking the co...
Page 21 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Starting and stopping; Starting
STARTING AND STOPPING English – 21 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 Starting and stopping Starting The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. Activate the brake by moving the front hand guard forwards. Cold engine Start position (1): Set the start/stop switch in the choke position b...
Page 22 - Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING 22 – English 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine. Note! Reactivate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard back towards t...
Page 23 - WORKING TECHNIQUES; General working instructions; Basic safety rules
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 23 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 Before use: 1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not damaged. 2 Check that the rear right hand guard is not damaged. 3 Check that the throttle lockout works correctly and is not damaged. 4 Check that the stop switch works c...
Page 25 - Basic cutting technique
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 25 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 the saw chain is jamming, the saw may be pushed back at you. 8 Unless the user resists this pushing force there is a risk that the chain saw will move so far backwards that only the kickback zone of the bar is in contact with the tree, wh...
Page 26 - Tree felling technique
WORKING TECHNIQUES 26 – English 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 Limbing When limbing thick branches you should use the same approach as for cutting. Cut difficult branches piece by piece. Cutting If you have a pile of logs, each log you attempt to cut should be removed from the pile, placed on a saw h...
Page 29 - Freeing a tree that has fallen badly; How to avoid kickback
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 29 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a ”trapped tree” It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high accident risk. Never try to fell the tree that is trapped. Never work in the risk zone of the hanging trapped tr...
Page 31 - MAINTENANCE; Function
MAINTENANCE English – 31 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 General The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator’s Manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorised service workshop. Carburettor adjustment Your Husqvarna product has been designed...
Page 33 - Chain catcher
MAINTENANCE English – 33 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 Chain catcher Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is firmly attached to the body of the chain saw. Right hand guard Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects, such as cracks. Vibration dampi...
Page 34 - Starter; Replacing the starter cord
MAINTENANCE 34 – English 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 use a muffler if the spark arrestor mesh is missing or defective. The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator. The exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks, which may cause fire if...
Page 35 - Replacing the return and drive springs; Air filter
MAINTENANCE English – 35 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 Replacing the return and drive springs Recoil spring (A) • Lift up the starter pulley. See instructions under the heading Changing a broken or worn starter cord. Remember that the recoil spring is coiled under tension in the starter housing. • R...
Page 36 - Spark plug
MAINTENANCE 36 – English 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by: • Incorrect carburettor adjustment. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type of oil). • A dirty air filter. These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes, which may...
Page 37 - Winter use
MAINTENANCE English – 37 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning Centrifugal cleaning means the following: All air to the carburettor passes through the starter. Dirt and dust is centrifuged out by the cooling fan. IMPORTANT! In order to maintain operation of the centrifug...
Page 38 - Maintenance schedule
38 – English MAINTENANCE 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Clean the outside of the ...
Page 39 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
English – 39 TECHNICAL DATA 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 Technical data Note 1: Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (L WA ) in conformity with EC directive 2000/14/EC. Note 2: Equivalent sound pressure level, according to ISO 22868, is calculated as the time-weighted energy t...
Page 40 - Bar and chain combinations; Saw chain filing and file gauges
40 – English TECHNICAL DATA 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 Bar and chain combinations The following combinations are CE approved. Saw chain filing and file gauges Bar Chain Length, inch Pitch, inch Gauge, mm Max. nose radius Type Length, drive links (no.) 13 0,325 1,3 10T Husqvarna H30 56 15 0,325 10...
Page 41 - EC-declaration of conformity
English – 41 TECHNICAL DATA 115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only) Husqvarna AB , SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chain saws Husqvarna 445, 445e and 450e from 2007’s serial numbers and onwards (...