Husqvarna 450 Operation Manual - Page 9

INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Congratulations 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 Husqvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water-powered plant. During the more than 300 years of beeing, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lot of different products, from wood stoves to modern kitchen appliances, sewing machines, bicycles, motorcycles etc. In 1956, the first motor driven lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in 1959, and it is within this area Husqvarna is working today. Today Husqvarna is one of the leading manufacturers in the world of forest and garden products, with quality as our highest priority. The business concept is to develop, manufacture and market motor driven products for forestry and gardening as well as for building and construction industry. Husqvarna′s aim is also to be in the front edge according to ergonomics, usability, security and environmental protection. That is the reason why we have developed many different features to provide our products within these areas. We are convinced that you will appreciate with great satisfaction the quality and 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 your companion for a long time. Think of this operator′s manual as a valuable document. By following its′ content (using, service, maintenance etc) the life span and the second-hand value of the machine can be extended. If you will sell this machine, make sure that the buyer will get the operator′s manual. Thank you for using a Husqvarna product. Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice. What is what on the chain saw? 1 Cylinder cover 2 Decompression valve 3 Air purge 4 Start reminder 5 Combined start and stop switch 6 Rear handle 7 Information and warning decal 8 Fuel tank 9 Adjuster screws carburettor 10 Starter handle 11 Starter 12 Chain oil tank 13 Product and serial number plate 14 Felling direction mark 15 Front handle 16 Front hand guard 17 Muffler 18 Chain 19 Bar tip sprocket 20 Bar 21 Spike bumper 22 Chain catcher 23 Chain tensioning screw 24 Clutch cover 25 Right hand guard 26 Throttle control 27 Throttle lockout 28 Chain tensioner wheel (445e, 450e) 29 Knob (445e, 450e) 30 Operator′s manual 31 Bar guard 32 Combination spanner 1153136-26 Rev.1 2009-12-29 English - 9