Husqvarna 450 X Torq Owners Manual
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EE E E nn n n gg g g ll l l ii i i ss s s hh h h 115 13 81-26 Re v .3 2009-01-14 445 445e 450e Oper ator ′ s manual Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
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KEY T O SYMBOLS 2 – English 115 13 81-26 Re v .3 2009-01-14 Symbols on the mac hine: W ARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: • Approved protective helmet • Approved hearing protection • Protective goggles or a visor This product is in accordance with...
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CONTENTS English – 3 115 13 81-26 Re v .3 2009-01-14 Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: .....................................2 Symbols in the operator’s manual: .......................2 CONTENTS Contents ...............................................................3 INTR ODUCTION Dear Customer , ....................................................4 WHA T IS WHAT? What is what on the chain sa w? ...........................5 GENERAL...
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4 – English INTR ODUCTION 115 13 81-26 Re v .3 2009-01-14 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 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...
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English – 5 WHA T IS WHA T? 115 13 81-26 Re v .3 2009-01-14 What is what on the c hain 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...
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 6 – English 115 13 81-26 Re v .3 2009-01-14 Bef ore using a new 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 under the headings Fuel Handling and Starting and Stopping. • Do not use the chain saw until sufficient chain oil has reached the chain. See instructions under the heading...
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS English – 7 115 13 81-26 Re v .3 2009-01-14 Al ways use common sense It is not possib le to cover every conceivable situation you can face when using a chain saw. Always exercise care and use your common sense. Avoid all situations which you consider to be beyond your capability. If you still feel uncertain about operating procedures after reading these instructions, you should consult an expert before continuing. Do not hesitate to contact...
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 – English115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 •The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually (by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia release mechanism. • The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is pushed forwards. • This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism that tightens the brake band (C) around the engine drive system (D) (clutch drum). • The front hand guard is not designed solely to activate the chain brake. Another important feature...
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 9115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 If the kickback is less violent or the kickback zone of the bar is closer to you the chain brake will be activated manually by the movement of your left hand. • In the felling position the left hand is in a position that makes 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 brake can only be...
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 – English115 13 81-26 Rev.3 2009-01-14 Right hand guard Apart from protecting your hand if the chain jumps or snaps, the right hand guard stops branches and twigs from interfering with your grip on the rear handle. Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier. The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting...