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Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h before using the machine. 1153136-95 Rev .2 2010-04-08...
Adjustment of the oil pump Other symbols/decals on the mac hine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. 1153136-95 Rev .2 2010-04-08 KEY T O SYMBOLS Switch off the engine bef ore carrying out any checks or maintenance. NB! The start/stop switch automatically returns to run position.
Saw chain filing and file gauges ... 31 8 – English CONTENTS FEDERAL EMISSION CONTR OL WARRANTY STATEMENT Y OUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ... 32 AMERICAN ST ANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Saf ety precautions for chain saw users ... 34 1153136-95 Rev .2 2010-04-08...
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.
WARNING! Faulty cutting equipment or the wrong combination of bar and saw chain increases the risk of kickback! Only use the bar/saw chain combinations we recommend, and follow the filing instructions. See instructions under the heading Technical data. 1153136-95 Rev .2 2010-04-08...
What is what?, to find where these parts are located on your machine. 1153136-95 Rev.2 2010-04-08 The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out professionally.
These symptoms normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. These symptoms may be increased in cold temperatures. Stop switch Use the stop switch to switch off the engine. (12) 1153136-95 Rev.2 2010-04-08...
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 Husqvarna. See instructions under the heading Technical Data for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations we recommend.
Check the chain tension every time you refuel. NOTE! A new chain has a running-in period during which you should check the tension more frequently. Tension the chain as tightly as possible, but not so tight that you cannot pull it round freely by hand. (26) 1153136-95 Rev.2 2010-04-08...
If our own chain oil is not available, standard chain oil is recommended. 1153136-95 Rev.2 2010-04-08 Never use waste oil! Using waste oil can be dangerous to you and damage the machine and environment.
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Use the recommended protective equipment and check its condition. See instructions under the heading General working instructions. Check that all the chain saw safety features are working. See instructions under the headings General working instructions and General safety precautions. 1153136-95 Rev.2 2010-04-08...
Check that the drive links of the chain fit correctly over the drive sprocket and that the chain is correctly located in the groove in the bar. 1153136-95 Rev.2 2010-04-08 ASSEMBLY Tension the chain by turning the wheel down (+). The chain should be tensioned until it does not sag from the underside of the bar.
When working with continuous high revs (e.g. limbing) a higher octane is recommended. Environment fuel HUSQVARNA recommends the use of alkylate fuel or environmental fuel for four-stroke engines blended with two-stroke oil as set out below. Note that carburetor adjustment may be necessary when changing the type of fuel (see instructions under the heading Carburetor).
Use soap and water. If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines. 1153136-95 Rev.2 2010-04-08 FUEL HANDLING WARNING! Never use a machine with visible damage to the spark plug guard and ignition cable.
To avoid involuntary start up, the spark plug cap must always be removed from the spark plug when the machine is unsupervised. (54) WARNING! Long term inhalation of the engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk. 1153136-95 Rev.2 2010-04-08...
Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy ground, unpredictable felling direction, etc. 1153136-95 Rev.2 2010-04-08 WORKING TECHNIQUES Take great care when removing small branches and avoid cutting bushes (i.e. cutting many small branches at the same time).
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WARNING! Never attempt to cut logs while they are in a pile or when a couple of logs are lying together. Such procedures drastically increase the risk of kickback which can result in a serious or fatal injury. 1153136-95 Rev.2 2010-04-08...
You may find you are forced to let the tree fall in its natural direction because it is impossible or dangerous to try to make it fall in the direction you first intended. 1153136-95 Rev.2 2010-04-08 WORKING TECHNIQUES Another very important factor, which does not affect the...
Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log, other limbs or objects with the nose of the guide bar. Be extremely cautious of limbs under tension. They can spring back toward you and cause loss of control resulting in injury. 1153136-95 Rev.2 2010-04-08...
The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorized service workshop. Carburetor adjustment Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. Function •...
Carry the starter cord through the hole in the starter housing and the starter handle. Tie a good knot on the starter cord. (103) 1153136-95 Rev.2 2010-04-08...
A damaged air filter must always be replaced. A HUSQVARNA chain saw can be equipped with different types of air filters according to working conditions, weather, season, etc. Contact your dealer for advice.
Otherwise there is a risk of overheating, resulting in severe damage to the engine. IMPORTANT! Any maintenance other than that described in this manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer (retailer). 1153136-95 Rev.2 2010-04-08...
Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines. On chain saws with a catalytic converter, check the cooling system daily. 1153136-95 Rev.2 2010-04-08 MAINTENANCE Weekly maintenance On chain saws without a catalytic converter, check the cooling system weekly.
Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations Following is a list of recommended cutting equipment for the Husqvarna chain saw models 445, 445e, 450 and 450e. The combinations of power head, bar and chain have been tested and found to be in accordance with the kickback and vibration requirements of ANSI B175.1–2000.
Chain saw models Husqvarna 445, 445e, 450 and 450e met the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B 175.1- 2000 when tested with the combinations of bars and saw chains listed below. The saw chain Husqvarna H30 is also classified as a low kickback saw chain since it met the requirements for low kickback saw chain outlined in ANSI B 175.1- 2000.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna Forest & Garden servicing dealer. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized servicing dealer or call Husqvarna Forest &...
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FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION-RELATED PARTS Any Husqvarna Forest & Garden approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts, will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty.
flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel could occur and subsequently cause the flywheel to burst.) When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate guide bar guard. Note: This Annex is intended primarily for the consumer or occasional user. 1153136-95 Rev.2 2010-04-08...
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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. ´®z+U-e¶56¨ ´®z+U-e¶56¨ Original instructions 1153136-95 2010-04-08...