Husqvarna 450 e-series Owners Manual
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- Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 1
445 EPA II 445e EPA II 450e EPA II 450 EPA II Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Lire attentivement et bien assimiler le manuel d'utilisation avant d'utiliser la machine. Lea detenidamente el manual de instrucciones - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 2
on your chain saw: Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward (so-called kickback), which may cause serious injury. EPA II Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. Symbols in the operator's manual: Switch off - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 3
19 Fueling 20 Fuel safety 20 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping 21 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use: 23 General working instructions 23 How to avoid kickback 29 MAINTENANCE General 31 Carburetor adjustment 31 Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 4
to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in 1959, and it is within this area Husqvarna is working today. Today Husqvarna time. Think of this operator′s manual as a valuable document. By following its′ content (using, service, maintenance etc) the life span - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 5
13 Product and serial number plate 14 Felling direction mark 15 Front handle 16 Front hand guard 1151081-49 Rev.2 2008-02-27 17 Muffler 18 Chain 19 Bar tip sprocket 20 Bar 21 Bumper spike 22 Chain catcher 23 Chain tensioning screw 24 Clutch cover 25 Right hand guard 26 Throttle control 27 - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 6
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 authorized accessories or replacement parts. WARNING! A chain saw is a dangerous ! - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 7
features and their function are explained. For inspection and maintenance see instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment. See instructions under the heading, What is what?, to find where these parts are located on your machine. The life span of the - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 8
close by. Do not leave the chain saw switched on with the chain brake activated for long periods. The chain saw can become very hot. 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 - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 9
manual activation of the chain brake impossible. With this type of grip, that is when the left hand is placed so that it cannot affect the movement of the front hand guard, the chain . Testing the brake is simple, see instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 10
equipment and the machine′s handle unit.The body of the chain saw, including the cutting equipment, is insulated from the handles by • Keep the chain's cutting teeth properly sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge. A damaged or badly sharpened chain increases the risk - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 11
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. Bar • Length (inches/cm) • Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 12
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. When you sharpen a cutting tooth there are four important factors to remember - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 13
to 0.16 inch (4 mm) the chain is worn out and should be replaced. Tensioning the chain General advice Adjustment of depth gauge setting 445, 450 • The cutting teeth should be newly of the chain tensioning screw on our chain saws varies from model to model. See instructions under the heading - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 14
long-term storage. Otherwise there is a risk of the saw chain oil oxidizing, which will result in the saw chain becoming stiff and the bar tip sprocket jamming. Filling with chain oil • All our chain saws have an automatic chain lubrication system. On some models the oil flow is also adjustable - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 15
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Checking chain lubrication • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See instructions under the heading Lubricating the 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 - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 16
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. 16 - English 1151081-49 Rev.2 2008-02 - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 17
from the underside of the bar. WARNING! Always wear gloves, when ! working with the chain. 445, 450 Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from the underside of the bar - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 18
tighten the bar knob by turning the knob clockwise. When fitting a new chain, the chain tension has to be checked frequently until the chain is run-in. Check the chain tension regularly. A correctly tensioned chain ensures good cutting performance and long life. 18 - English 1151081-49 Rev.2 2008 - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 19
temperatures below 32°F (0°C) some oils become too viscous. This can overload the oil pump and result in damage to the oil pump components. • Contact your service agent when choosing chain oil. 1151081-49 Rev.2 2008-02-27 English - 19 - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 20
longer 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 gas station. • Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long-term storage. • The bar - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 21
of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine. 1 Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear handle. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 22
and dust from sawdust can represent a health risk. • Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. See instructions under the heading Assembly. Without a bar and chain attached to the chain saw the clutch can come loose and cause serious injury. Stopping • The - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 23
seek expert advice. Contact your chain saw dealer, service agent or an experienced chain saw user. Do not attempt any task that you are not sure you can handle! Before using a chain saw you must understand the effects of kickback and how to avoid them. See instructions under the heading How to avoid - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 24
and avoid cutting with the tip of the bar. Never use the chain saw one-handed! 5 In order to keep control of your saw, always maintain a firm foothold. Never work on a ladder, in a tree or on any other insecure support. 3 Most kickback accidents happen during limbing. Make sure you are standing - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 25
you can avoid these problems by cutting in two stages; from the top and from the bottom. You need to support the object so that it will not trap the chain or split during cutting. IMPORTANT! If the chain jams in the cut: stop the engine! Don't try to pull the chain saw free. If you - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 26
log and finish the cut from the opposite side. 12 3 The log is supported at one end. There is a high risk that it will split. Cutting WARNING! takes a lot of experience to fell a tree. Inexperienced users of chain saws should not fell trees. Do not attempt any task beyond your experience level - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 27
remove a trapped tree and there is high accident risk. See instructions under the heading Freeing a tree that has fallen badly. IMPORTANT! To make the directional cut you begin with the top cut. Aim using to the saw's felling direction mark (1) toward a goal further forward in the terrain, where you - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 28
the tree and cut on the pull stroke. Make the felling cut about 1.5-2 inches (3-5 cm) above the bottom directional cut. We recommend that you use a bar strokes. See instructions under the heading Technical data section to find out which lengths of bar are recommended for your saw. There are methods - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 29
you must cut across tree/limb, make two to three cuts, one inch apart, one to two inches deep. The safest method is to use a winch. • Tractor-mounted . In complicated situations the only safe method is to put aside your chain saw and use a winch. General advice: Position yourself so that you will - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 30
logs See instructions under guide bar. Be extremely cautious of limbs under tension. They can spring back toward you and cause loss of control resulting in injury. Make sure that you can stand and move about safely. Work on the left side of the trunk. Work as close as possible to the chain saw - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 31
service work described in this manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorised service workshop. Carburetor adjustment Your Husqvarna are adjusted during testing at the factory. chain starts to rotate. Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment Note! All servicing - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 32
to its original position when you release it. Checking the brake trigger Place the chain saw on firm ground and start it. Make sure the chain does not touch the ground or any other object. See the instructions under the heading Start and stop. • Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 33
Right hand guard MAINTENANCE Muffler Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there are no visible defects, such as cracks. Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. Vibration damping system Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. Regularly check - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 34
pulley can be turned an additional 1/2 turn when the starter cord is pulled all the way out. • Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm (12 inches) and hook it into the notch in the rim of the pulley. Release the recoil spring by letting the pulley rotate slowly backwards. 1 2 Stretch the - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 35
up the starter pulley. See instructions under the heading Changing a broken Carburettor malfunctions • Starting problems • Loss of engine power • Unnecessary wear to engine parts • Excessive fuel consumption. filter must always be replaced. A HUSQVARNA chain saw can be equipped with different types of - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 36
plug electrodes, which may result in operating problems and starting difficulties. If the machine check that the electrode gap is 0.020 inch (0.5 mm). The spark plug should be two bar nuts. Lay the saw on its side with the 1 Air intake on the starter. 2 Air guide plate. 3 Fins on the flywheel. 4 - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 37
flywheel, inlet pipe and carburetor compartment. Winter use Running problems can occur when using the machine in the cold and . Special measures are therefore often required: • Partly mask the air inlet on the starter to increase this manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer (retailer). 1151081- - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 38
are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines. On chain saws with a catalytic converter, check the cooling system daily. Monthly maintenance Check the brake band on the chain brake for wear. Replace when less than 0.024 inch (0.6 mm) remains at the most worn point. Check the clutch centre - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 39
Type of oil pump Not adjustable Weight Chain saw without bar or chain, empty tanks, lb/kg 10,8/4,9 Chain/bar Standard bar length, inch/cm 15"/38 Recommended bar lengths, inch/cm 13-20/33-50 Usable cutting length, inches/cm 12-19/31-49 Pitch, inch/mm 0,325/8,25 Thickness of drive links - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 40
list of recommended cutting equipment for the Husqvarna chain saw models 445, 445e, 450e and 450. 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 B 175.1-2000. The guide bar nose radius is determined by - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 41
, unapproved modifications or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer.You are responsible for presenting your small nonroad engine to a Husqvarna Forest & Garden authorized servicing dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 42
specifically trained to do so. Do not operate a chain saw above shoulder height. All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the operator's/owner's safety and maintenance instructions, should be performed by competent chain saw service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 43
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Chain saw crankshafts for commercial/professional use (parts and labor).Saw must be operated with Husqvarna XP 2 cycle oil. 90 Day Commercial Warranty: Automatic mower, chain saws, 100 series the Owner's/Operator's manual or instruction sheet furnished by Husqvarna; (3) Alterations or modifications - Husqvarna 450 e-series | Owners Manual - Page 45
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Operator’s manual
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
Lire attentivement et bien assimiler le manuel d’utilisation avant d’utiliser la machine.
Lea detenidamente el manual de instrucciones y asegúrese de entender su contenido antes de utilizar la máquina.