Page 2 - Product description
Contents Introduction..................................................................... 2Safety..............................................................................4Assembly........................................................................ 9Operation...................................
Page 4 - Safety; Safety definitions
Safety Safety definitions Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out specially important parts of the manual. WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or death for the operator or bystanders if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed. CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage to the...
Page 8 - Fuel safety; Safety instructions for maintenance; Safety instructions for the cutting equipment
the noise level and the risk of fire. Keep fire extinguishing tools near. Do not use a product without, or with a broken, spark arrestor mesh if you must have a spark arrestor mesh in your area. The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and points the exhaust fumes away from the operator. In a...
Page 9 - Assembly; Introduction
saw chain that is damaged or incorrectly sharpened increases the risk of accidents. • Keep the correct depth gauge setting. Obey the instructions and use the recommended depth gauge setting. Too large depth gauge setting increases the risk of kickback. • Make sure that the saw chain has the correct ...
Page 11 - Operation; Premixed fuel
2. To reset the brake, rotate the link clockwise until it stops. The front link will be in its downward rotated position when the chain brake is unlocked. Operation Introduction WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you use the product. To do a function check before you use the prod...
Page 13 - Kickback information; Common questions about kickback
Note: To see where the fuel tank is on your product, refer to . To do a run-in • During the first 10 hours of operation, do not apply full throttle without load for extended periods. To use the correct chain oil WARNING: Do not use waste oil, which can cause injury to you and the environment. Waste ...
Page 14 - To start the product; To prepare to start with a cold engine
chain before it touches you. There are also some positions in which your hand can not touch the front hand guard to engage the chain brake. • Will the inertia release mechanism always engage the chain brake during kickback?No. First, the chain brake must operate correctly. Refer to To do a check of ...
Page 16 - To use the cutting technique; To use the spiked bumper
To use the cutting technique WARNING: Use full throttle when you cut and decrease to idle speed after each cut. CAUTION: Engine damage can occur if the engine runs for too long at full throttle without load. 1. Put the trunk on a saw horse or runners. WARNING: Do not cut trunks in a pile. That incre...
Page 18 - To use the tree felling technique; To keep a safe distance
b) Cut on the push stroke. 3. Remove the limbs on the left side of the trunk. a) Select the applicable cutting technique for the tension in the branch. WARNING: If you are not sure about how to cut the branch, speak to a professional chainsaw operator before you continue. Refer to To cut trees and b...
Page 22 - To use the product in cold weather; Maintenance
7. Continue to cut more into the tree until the tree/ branch bends and the tension is released. 8. Cut the tree/branch from the opposite side of the bend, after the tension is released. To use the product in cold weather CAUTION: Snow and cold weather can cause operation problems. Risk of too low en...
Page 28 - Information about the guide bar and saw chain
3. Attach the air filter and make sure that the air filter seals tightly against the filter holder. Note: Because of different work conditions, weather or season, your product can be used with different types of air filter. Speak to your servicing dealer for more information. To do a check of the sp...
Page 33 - To examine the cutting equipment
To do a check of the spur sprocket The clutch drum has a spur sprocket that is welded on the clutch drum. • Make sure that the spur sprocket is not worn, if it is worn speak to your local Husqvarna servicing dealer. To lubricate the needle bearing 1. Pull the front hand guard rearward to disengage t...
Page 34 - Troubleshooting; The engine does not start
6. Make sure that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that the lubricating hole in the bar tip sprocket is not blocked. Clean and lubricate if it is necessary. 7. Turn the guide bar daily to extend its life cycle. To do maintenance on the fuel tank and the chain oil tank • Drain and clean the fuel...
Page 35 - The engine starts but stops again; Transportation, storage and disposal; Transportation and storage
Product part to examine Possible cause Action Ignition, no spark The spark plug is dirty or wet. Make sure that the spark plug is dry and clean. The electrode gap is incorrect. Clean the spark plug. Make sure that the electrode gap and spark plug is correct, and that the correct spark plug type is t...
Page 36 - Disposal; Technical data
5. Do a complete servicing of the product. Disposal • Obey the local recycling requirements and applicable regulations. • Discard all chemicals, such as oil or fuel, at a service center or at an applicable disposal location. • When the product is no longer in use, send it to a Husqvarna dealer or di...
Page 37 - Accessories; Recommended cutting equipment
445 II 445e II 445e II TrioBrake 450 II 450e II Sound levels 2 Equivalent sound pressure level at the operator’s ear, dB(A) 103 103 103 104 104 Equivalent vibration levels, a hveq 3 Equipped with saw chain H25, front/rear, m/s 2 2.3/2.7 2.3/2.7 2.3/2.7 2.3/2.7 2.3/2.7 Equipped with saw chain H30, SP...
Page 38 - Filing equipment and filing angles
Guide bar Saw chain Length, in/cm Pitch, in Gauge, mm Max. nose ra- dius Type Length, drive links (no.) Low kickback 13/33 0.325 1.3 10T Husqvarna SP33G Husqvarna H30 56 Yes 15/38 64 16/40 66 18/45 72 20/50 80 13/33 0.325 1.5 10T Husqvarna H25 56 Yes 15/38 64 16/40 66 18/45 72 20/50 12T 80 13/33 0.3...
Page 39 - Declaration of Conformity; EU Declaration of conformity
Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of conformity We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare on our sole responsibility that the product: Description Chainsaw for forest service Brand Husqvarna Type / Model 445 II, 445e II, 445e II TrioBrake, 450 II, 450e II Iden...