GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
requiring among other things the muffler must be
gauge clearance. Too large a clearance increases
equipped with an approved type of spark arrestor screen.
the risk of kickback.
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Keep the chain properly tensioned! If the chain is
slack it is more likely to jump off and lead to increased
wear on the bar, chain and drive sprocket.
CAUTION! The muffler gets very hot during and after
use.This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire
hazard, especially when working near flammable
substances and/or vapours.
Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and
properly maintained! A poorly lubricated chain is
more likely to break and lead to increased wear on the
bar, chain and drive sprocket.
WARNING! Never use a saw without a
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muffler, or with a damaged muffler. A
damaged muffler may substantially
increase the noise level and the fire
hazard. Keep fire fighting equipment
handy. If a spark arrestor screen is
required in your area, never use the saw
without or with a broken spark arrestor
screen.
Cutting equipment designed to reduce
kickback
Cutting equipment
This section describes how to choose and maintain your
cutting equipment in order to:
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.
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Reduce the risk of kickback.
Reduce the risk of the saw chain breaking or jumping
off the bar.
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Obtain optimal cutting performance.
Extend the life of cutting equipment.
Avoid increasing vibration levels.
The only way to avoid kickback is to make sure that the
kickback zone of the bar never touches anything.
General rules
By using cutting equipment with ”built-in” kickback
reduction and keeping the chain sharp and well-
maintained you can reduce the effects of kickback.
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Only use cutting equipment recommended by us!
See instructions under the heading Technical data.
Bar
The smaller the tip radius the lower the chance of
kickback.
Chain
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Keep the chain’s cutting teeth properly
A chain is made up of a number of links, which are
available in standard and low-kickback versions.
sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the
recommended file gauge. A damaged or badly
sharpened chain increases the risk of accidents.
IMPORTANT! No saw chain design eliminates the
danger of kickback.
WARNING! Any contact with a rotating
saw chain can cause extremely serious
injuries.
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Maintain the correct depth gauge setting! Follow
our instructions and use the recommended depth
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Husqvarna Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Husqvarna 445, Husqvarna 445e, Husqvarna 450e |
| Model Year | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Husqvarna, Chainsaw |
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| Publisher | husqvarna.com |
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