GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Machine′s safety equipment
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This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism
that tightens the brake band (C) around the engine
drive system (D) (clutch drum).
In this section the machine’s safety 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 machine can be reduced and the risk
of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not
carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not
carried out professionally. If you need further information
please contact your nearest servicing dealer.
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The front hand guard is not designed solely to activate
the chain brake. Another important feature is that it
reduces the risk of your left hand hitting the chain if
you lose grip of the front handle.
WARNING! Never use a machine with
!
defective safety components. Safety
equipment must be inspected and
maintained. See instructions under the
heading Checking, maintaining and
servicing chain saw safety equipment. If
your machine does not pass all the
checks, take the saw to a servicing
dealer for repair.
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The chain brake must be engaged when the chain
saw is started to prevent the saw chain from rotating.
Chain brake and front hand guard
Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is
designed to stop the chain if you get a kickback.The chain
brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only you can
prevent them.
•
Use the chain brake as a ”parking brake” when starting
and when moving over short distances, to reduce the
risk of moving chain accidentally hitting your leg or
anyone or anything 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.
Take care when using your saw and make sure the
kickback zone of the bar never touches any object.
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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.
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To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard
backwards, towards the front handle.
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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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