Page 2 - Symbols on the mac; Symbols in the operator’; The engine exhaust from this product
KEY T O SYMBOLS 2 – English Symbols on the mac hine: W ARNING! 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. Al...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Contents
CONTENTS English – 3 Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ..................................... 2 Symbols in the operator’s manual: ....................... 2 CONTENTS Contents ............................................................... 3 INTR ODUCTION Dear customer! .....................
Page 4 - INTR
4 – English INTR ODUCTION 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 Huskvarna River, for production of muskets. The loca...
Page 6 - Bef; Impor
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 6 – English 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 instructions under the headings Fuel ...
Page 7 - Chain brake and fr
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS English – 7 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 capability. If you still feel uncer...
Page 8 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 – English • 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 spring-loaded mechanism that tight...
Page 9 - Throttle lockout
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 9 If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of the bar is closer to you the chain brake is designed to be activated manually by the movement of your left hand. • In the felling position the left hand is in a position that makes manual activation of the...
Page 10 - Right hand guard; Cutting equipment
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 – English 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 a vibration damping system th...
Page 11 - General rules
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 11 General rules • Only use cutting equipment recommended by us! See instructions under the heading Technical data. • Keep the chain’s cutting teeth properly sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge. A damaged or badly sharpened chain...
Page 13 - Tensioning the chain
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 13 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 fitted to your chain saw. • Check ...
Page 14 - Lubricating cutting equipment
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 14 – English • Release the knob by folding it out. • Turn the knob anti clockwise to loosen the bar cover. • Adjust the tension on the chain by turning the wheel down (+) for tighter tension and up (-) to loosen the tension. • Tighten the bar clutch by turning the knob clo...
Page 17 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the bar and chain
ASSEMBLY English – 17 Fitting the bar and chain Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. Loosen the chain tensioner wheel and remove the clutch cover (chain brake). Remove the transport guard. Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place ...
Page 18 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel; Gasoline; Mixing
FUEL HANDLING 18 – English Fuel Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always be run using 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 ...
Page 19 - Fueling; Transport and storage
FUEL HANDLING English – 19 Fueling 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 container before refuelling. The ...
Page 20 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Starting and stopping; Starting
STARTING AND STOPPING 20 – English Starting and stopping Starting The chain brake should be activated when starting the chain saw. Activate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard forwards. Cold engine Start position (1): Set the start/stop switch in the choke position by pulling the red con...
Page 21 - Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING English – 21 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! Pull the front hand guard towards the front handle. The chain brake is now disengaged. Your saw is read...
Page 22 - WORKING TECHNIQUES; General working instructions; Basic safety rules
WORKING TECHNIQUES 22 – English 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 correctly and is not damaged. 5...
Page 24 - Basic cutting technique
WORKING TECHNIQUES 24 – English user. If 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, which can lead to a kic...
Page 25 - Tree felling technique
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 25 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 horse or runners and cut indivi...
Page 28 - Freeing a tree that has fallen badly; How to avoid kickback
WORKING TECHNIQUES 28 – English 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 tree. The safest method is to us...
Page 30 - MAINTENANCE; Function
MAINTENANCE 30 – English General The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorised service workshop. Carburetor adjustment Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that r...
Page 33 - Stop switch; Muffler; Starter; Replacing the starter cord
MAINTENANCE English – 33 Stop switch Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting. CAUTION! The start/stop switch automatically returns to run position. In order to prevent unintentional starting, the spark plug cap must be removed from the spark ...
Page 34 - Tensioning the recoil spring
MAINTENANCE 34 – English recoil spring by letting the pulley rotate slowly backwards. • Undo the bolt in the centre of the pulley and remove the drive disc (A), drive disc spring (B) and the pulley (C). Insert and secure a new starter cord in the starter pulley. Wind approx. 3 turns of the starter c...
Page 35 - Fitting the starter; Air filter; Spark plug
MAINTENANCE English – 35 Fitting the starter • To fit the starter, first pull out the starter cord and place the starter in position against the crankcase. Then slowly release the starter cord so that the pulley engages with the pawls. • Fit and tighten the screws that hold the starter. Air filter T...
Page 36 - Needle bearing lubrication
MAINTENANCE 36 – English Needle bearing lubrication The clutch drum has a needle bearing on the output shaft. This needle bearing must be lubricated regularly. When lubricating, remove the clutch cover by loosening the two bar nuts. Lay the saw on its side with the clutch drum upwards. Lubrication i...
Page 37 - Maintenance schedule
English – 37 MAINTENANCE 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 machine. On chain saws without...
Page 38 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
38 – English TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 445e TrioBrake Engine Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 3 2,79/45,7 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,65/42 Stroke, inch/mm 1,30/33 Idle speed, rpm 2700 Power, kW/hp @ rpm 2,1 / 2,8 @ 9000 Ignition system Manufacturer of ignition system Walbro Type of ignition system ...
Page 39 - Bar and chain combinations
English – 39 TECHNICAL DATA Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for the Husqvarna chain saw models 445e TrioBrake. The combinations of power head, bar and chain have been tested and found to be in accordance with the ki...
Page 40 - FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 40 – English YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 2001 and later small nonroad engin...
Page 41 - AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Kickback safety precautions
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 41 Safety precautions for chain saw users (ANSI B 175.1-2000 Annex C) Kickback safety precautions With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. Keep a good firm gri...
