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Oper ator ′ s manual 435 435e 440e Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h before using the machine.
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KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols on the mac hine: Symbols in the operator’ s manual: W ARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can Switch off the engine bef ore result in serious or fatal injury to the carrying out any checks or operator or others.
CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ........7 Symbols in the operator’s manual: ......7 CONTENTS Contents ............... 8 INTR ODUCTION Dear Customer , ............. 9 WHA T IS WHAT? What is what on the chain sa w? ......9 GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Bef ore using a new chain saw ......
INTR ODUCTION Dear Customer , What is what on the c hain saw? (1) Cylinder cover Cong ratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna Air purge product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the Start reminder construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna Combined start and stop switch...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Bef ore using a new chain saw WARNING! Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine. As the • Please read this manual carefully. machine is equipped with a spring- • (1) - (113) refer to figures on p.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Always use common sense (2) The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not can face when using a chain saw.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS If you get a violent kickback while the kickback zone of Throttle lockout the bar is farthest away from you the chain brake is The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental designed to be activated by the inertia in the kickback operation of the throttle control.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Muffler • Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and properly maintained! A poorly lubricated chain is The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum more likely to break and lead to increased wear on the and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Chain General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting • Chain pitch (inches) (14) • When you sharpen the cutting tooth (A) the depth • Drive link width (mm/inches) (16) gauge setting (C) will decrease. To maintain optimal •...
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(a bar that is too long will use more chain oil). 435e, 440e Checking chain lubrication • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip sprocket.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Needle bearing lubrication WARNING! Most chain saw accidents happen when the chain touches the operator. Wear personal protective equipment. See Both versions of sprockets have a needle bearing on the instructions under the heading drive shaft, which has to be greased regularly (once a ”Personal protective equipment”.
Check the chain tension regularly. A correctly tensioned chain ensures good cutting performance and long life. (44) 435e, 440e Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by moving the front hand guard towards the front handle.
FUEL HANDLING Fuel Mixing ratio 1:50 (2%) with HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil. Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine 1:33 (3%) with oils class JASO FB or ISO EGB formulated and must always be run using a mixture of petrol and two- for air-cooled, two-stroke engines.
FUEL HANDLING Fuelling If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines. WARNING! Never use a machine with visible damage to the spark plug guard and ignition cable. A risk of sparking arises, which can cause a fire.
STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Pull the starter handle, 5: Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear handle. (50) WARNING! Note the following before starting: Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance (as the...
WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use: (55) Take great care when removing small branches and avoid cutting bushes (i.e. cutting many small branches Check that the chain brake works correctly and is not at the same time). Small branches can be grabbed by damaged.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES saw chain and be thrown towards you. Even if this Terms does not need to be a danger, you may be surprised Cutting = General term for cutting through wood. and lose control of the saw. Never saw stacked logs or Limbing = Cutting branches off a felled tree.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES Cut all the way through the log from above. Avoid letting The main point to avoid is letting the tree fall onto another the chain touch the ground as you finish the cut. Maintain tree. It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and full throttle but be prepared for what might happen.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Set the spike bumper (if one is fitted) just behind the Never cut straight through a tree or branch that is in felling hinge. Use full throttle and advance the chain/bar tension! slowly into the tree. Make sure the tree does not start to If you must cut across tree/limb, make two to three cuts, move in the opposite direction to your intended felling one inch apart, one to two inches deep.
MAINTENANCE General Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator’s Manual. More equipment extensive work must be carried out by an authorized service workshop. Note! All service and repair work on the machine Carburettor adjustment demands special training.
MAINTENANCE Throttle lockout Muffler Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. • Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released. (95) Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine.
MAINTENANCE Tensioning the recoil spring The filter can be cleaned more thoroughly by washing it in water and detergent. • Hook the starter cord in the notch in the pulley and An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot be turn the starter pulley about 2 turns clockwise.
MAINTENANCE Cooling system is a risk of overheating, resulting in severe damage to the engine. IMPORTANT! Any maintenance other than that described in this manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer (retailer). To keep the working temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling system.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Check the brake band on the chain On chain saws without a catalytic brake for wear.
Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chain saws for forest service Husqvarna 435, 435e and 440e from 2009’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial number), are in conformity with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES:...