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Summary of Contents for 1153136-26

Page 1: ...Rev 1 2009 12 29 445 445e 450e Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine E E E En n n ng g g gl l l li i i is s s sh h h h ...

Page 2: ...2 English 1153136 26 Rev 1 2009 12 29 1 2 3 4 7 10 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ...

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Page 7: ...g the machine Ignition choke Set the choke control in the choke position This should automatically set the stop switch to the start position Air purge Adjustment of the oil pump Other symbols decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets Symbols in the operator s manual Switch off the engine before carrying out any checks or maintenance CAUTION The start sto...

Page 8: ... 17 FUEL HANDLING Fuel 18 Fuelling 19 Fuel safety 19 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping 20 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use 22 General working instructions 22 How to avoid kickback 25 MAINTENANCE General 26 Carburettor adjustment 26 Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment 26 Muffler 27 Starter 27 Air filter 28 Spark plug 28 Lubricating the bar tip sprocket 28 Needle bea...

Page 9: ...nd performance of our product for a very long time to come The purchase of one of our products gives you access to professional help with repairs and service whenever this may be necessary If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorised dealers ask for the address of your nearest service workshop It is our wish that you will be satisfied with your product and that it will be yo...

Page 10: ...e machine As the machine is equipped with a spring loaded stop switch and can be started by low speed and force on the starter handle even small children under some circumstances can produce the force necessary to start the machine This can mean a risk of serious personal injury Therefore remove the spark plug cap when the machine is not under close supervision IMPORTANT This chain saw for forest ...

Page 11: ...he 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 mechanism 5 The brake is applied when the front hand guard B is pushed forwards 5 This movement activates a spring loaded mechanism that tightens the brake band C around the engine drive system D clutch drum 6 The front hand guard is no...

Page 12: ...ration of the throttle control When you press the lock A i e when you grasp the handle it releases the throttle control B When you release the handle the throttle control and the throttle lockout both move back to their original positions This arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting 9 Chain catcher The chain catcher is designed to catch the chain if ...

Page 13: ... Length inches cm Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket T Chain pitch inches The spacing between the drive links of the chain must match the spacing of the teeth on the bar tip sprocket and drive sprocket 14 Number of drive links The number of drive links is determined by the length of the bar the chain pitch and the number of teeth on the bar tip sprocket Bar groove width inches mm The groove in th...

Page 14: ...ing 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 correct depth gauge setting and bevel for the depth gauge Place the depth gauge tool over the chain Detailed information regarding the use of the depth gauge tool will be found on th...

Page 15: ...e 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 necessary 35 Check that the groove in the edge of the bar is clean Clean if necessary 36 Check that t...

Page 16: ...n To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over regularly WARNING Most chain saw accidents happen when the chain touches the operator Wear personal protective equipment See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment Do not tackle any job that you feel you are not adequately trained for See instructions under the headings Personal protective equipment How to avoid kickbac...

Page 17: ...in Check the chain tension regularly A correctly tensioned chain ensures good cutting performance and long life 44 445e 450e Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle 45 Loosen the chain tensioner wheel and remove the clutch cover chain brake Remove the transport guard A 46 Fit the bar over the bar bolts Place the bar in its rearmo...

Page 18: ... hours Two stroke oil For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two stroke engine oil which is specially formulated for our air cooled two stroke engines Never use two stroke oil intended for water cooled engines sometimes referred to as outboard oil rated TCW Never use oil intended for four stroke engines A poor oil quality and or too high oil fuel ratio may jeopardise function and decrease ...

Page 19: ...r periods of storage or for transport of the chain saw the fuel and chain oil tanks should be emptied Ask where you can dispose of waste fuel and chain oil at your local petrol station The bar guard must always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is being transported or in storage in order to prevent accident contact with the sharp chain Even a non moving chain can cause serious c...

Page 20: ...d 50 Push down the red choke control 5 This inactivates the choke which is not needed when starting a warm chain saw However the movement of the start stop switch will have engaged a high idle making warm starting easier Pull the starter handle 6 Grip the front handle with your left hand Hold the chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear handle 51 Pull the starter handle ...

Page 21: ...hine indoors Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment Always hold the saw with both hands The right hand should be on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle All people whether right or left handed should use this grip Use a firm grip with thumbs and fing...

Page 22: ... carrying it for any distance 7 When you put the chain saw on the ground lock the saw chain using the chain brake and ensure you have a constant view of the machine Switch the engine off before leaving your chain saw for any length of time General rules 1 If you understand what kickback is and how it happens then you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise By being prepared you reduce the ...

Page 23: ...er before making a cut 1 Make sure the cutting equipment will not jam in the cut 63 2 Make sure the object you are cutting will not split 64 3 Make sure the chain will not strike the ground or any other object during or after cutting 65 4 Is there a risk of kickback 4 5 Do the conditions and surrounding terrain affect how safely you can stand and move about Two factors decide whether the chain wil...

Page 24: ...ee and check the area for obstacles stones branches holes etc so that you have a clear path of retreat when the tree starts to fall Your path of retreat should be roughly 135 degrees away from the intended felling direction 78 1 Danger zone 2 Retreat path 3 Felling direction Felling Felling is done using three cuts First you make the directional cuts which consist of the top cut and the bottom cut...

Page 25: ...educe the tension and make the tree or branch break at the point of maximum tension 88 Never cut straight through a tree or branch that is in tension If you must cut across tree limb make two to three cuts one inch apart one to two inches deep 89 Continue to cut deeper until tree limb bends and tension is released 90 Cut tree limb from outside the bend after tension has been released How to avoid ...

Page 26: ...cceleration If the H jet is set too lean the machine will have less power poor acceleration and could suffer damage to the engine Checking maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Checking brake band wear Brush off any wood dust resin and dirt from the chain brake and clutch drum Dirt and wear can impair operation of the brake 91 Regularly check that th...

Page 27: ...ine has this type of muffler you should clean the mesh at least once a week This is best done with a wire brush A blocked mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage Note The mesh must be replaced if it is damaged If the mesh is blocked the machine will overheat and this will cause damage to the cylinder and piston Never use a machine with a muffler that is in poor condit...

Page 28: ...r filter seals tightly against the filter holder Clean the filter by brushing or shaking it 107 The filter can be cleaned more thoroughly by washing it in water and detergent An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot be cleaned completely The filter must therefore be replaced with a new one at regular intervals A damaged air filter must always be replaced A HUSQVARNA chain saw can ...

Page 29: ... the starter the fins on the flywheel the space around the flywheel inlet pipe and carburettor compartment Winter use Running problems can occur when using the machine in the cold and snowy conditions caused by Too low engine temperature Icing of the air filter and carburettor Special measures are therefore often required Partly mask the air inlet on the starter to increase the working temperature...

Page 30: ...r more even wear Check the lubrication hole in the bar to be sure it is not clogged Clean the bar groove If the bar has a sprocket tip this should be lubricated Lubricate the clutch drum bearing Clean the outside of the carburettor Check that the bar and chain are getting sufficient oil File off any burrs from the edges of the bar Check the fuel filter and the fuel hose Replace if necessary Check ...

Page 31: ...J 7Y Husqvarna PR 17Y NGK BPMR 7A Champion RCJ 7Y Husqvarna PR 17Y NGK BPMR 7A Champion RCJ 7Y Husqvarna PR 17Y Electrode gap mm 0 5 0 5 0 5 Fuel and lubrication system Fuel tank capacity litre 0 45 0 45 0 45 Oil pump capacity at 9 000 rpm ml min 13 13 13 Oil tank capacity litre 0 26 0 26 0 26 Type of oil pump Not adjustable Not adjustable Not adjustable Weight Chain saw without bar or chain empty...

Page 32: ...s Husqvarna 445 445e and 450e 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 10T 64 16 0 325 10T 66 18 0 325 10T 72 20 0 325 10T 78 13 0 325 1 5 10T Husqvarna H25 56 15 0 325 10T 64 16 0 325 10T 66 18 0 325 10T 72 20 0 325 12T 78 ...

Page 33: ...tandards have been applied EN ISO 12100 2 2003 CISPR 12 2005 EN ISO 11681 1 2004 Notified body 0404 SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB Fyrisborgsgatan 3 SE 754 50 Uppsala Sweden has carried out EC type examination in accordance with the machinery directive s 2006 42 EC article 12 point 3b The certificates for EC type examination in accordance with annex VI have the numbers 0404 09 2161 445 445e 0404 09 ...

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