Table Of Contents; Contents - Husqvarna 445 Operator's Manual

CONTENTS
Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine and/or in the manual: ... 7
CONTENTS
Contents ............................................................... 9
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer! ..................................................... 10
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw? ........................... 10
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw .............................. 11
Important .............................................................. 12
Always use common sense .................................. 12
Personal protective equipment ............................. 12
Machine's safety equipment ................................. 12
Cutting equipment ................................................ 14
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain ....................................... 18
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel ...................................................................... 19
Fueling .................................................................. 20
Fuel safety ............................................................ 20
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping ........................................... 21
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use: ........................................................... 22
General working instructions ................................ 22
How to avoid kickback .......................................... 25
MAINTENANCE
General ................................................................. 26
Carburetor 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 bearing lubrication ................................... 28
Cooling system ..................................................... 29
"Air Injection" centrifugal cleaning ........................ 29
Winter use ............................................................ 29
Maintenance schedule ......................................... 30
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data ...................................................... 32
Bar and chain combinations ................................. 33
Saw chain filing and file gauges ........................... 34
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY BIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS ...................................................... 35
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users ................ 36
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