Husqvarna 445 II Operator's Manual page 26

chain before it touches you. There are also some
positions in which your hand can not touch the front
hand guard to engage the chain brake.
• Will the inertia release mechanism always engage
the chain brake during kickback?
No. First, the chain brake must operate correctly.
To do a check of the chain brake on page
Refer to
31 for instructions about how to do a check of the
chain brake. We recommend you to do this each
time before you use the product. Second, the force
of the kickback must be large to engage the chain
brake. If the chain brake is too sensitive, it can
engage during rough operation.
• Will the chain brake always protect me from injury
during a kickback?
No. The chain brake must operate correctly to give
protection. The chain brake must also be engaged
during a kickback to stop the saw chain. If you are
near the guide bar, it is possible that the chain brake
does not have time to stop the saw chain before it
hits you.
WARNING: Only you and the correct
working technique can prevent kickbacks.
To start the product
To prepare to start with a cold engine
WARNING: The chain brake must be
engaged when the product is started to
decrease the risk of injury.
1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the
chain brake. (Fig. 45)
2. Pull the start/stop switch (A) out and up, to set it in
choke position.
3. Push the air purge bulb (B) approximately 6 times or
until fuel starts to fill the bulb. It is not necessary to
fill the air purge bulb fully. (Fig. 46)
To start the product on page 26 for
4. Continue to
more instructions.
To prepare to start with a warm engine
WARNING: The chain brake must be
engaged when the product is started to
decrease the risk of injury.
1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the
chain brake. (Fig. 45)
2. Pull the start/stop switch (A) out and up, to set it in
choke position.
3. Push the air purge bulb (B) approximately 6 times or
until fuel starts to fill the bulb. It is not necessary to
fill the air purge bulb fully. (Fig. 47)
4. Push the start/stop switch down (C).
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To start the product on page 26 for
5. Continue to
more instructions.
To start the product
WARNING: You must keep your feet in a
stable position when you start the product.
WARNING: If the saw chain rotates at idle
speed, speak to your servicing dealer and
do not use the product.
1. Put the product on the ground.
2. Put your left hand on the front handle.
3. Put your right foot into the footgrip on the rear
handle.
4. Pull the starter rope handle slowly with your right
hand until you feel resistance.
WARNING: Do not twist the starter rope
around your hand.
5. Pull the starter rope handle quickly and with force.
(Fig. 48)
CAUTION: Do not pull the starter rope to
full extension and do not let go of the
starter rope handle. This can cause
damage to the product.
a) If you start your product with a cold engine, pull
the starter rope handle until the engine fires.
Note: You can identify when the engine fires
through a "puff" sound.
b) Disengage the choke.
6. Pull the starter rope handle until the engine starts.
7. Quickly disengage the throttle trigger lockout to set
the product to idle speed. (Fig. 49)
8. Move the front hand guard rearward to disengage
the chain brake. (Fig. 50)
9. Use the product.
To stop the product
1. Push the start/stop switch down to stop the engine.
(Fig. 29)
Pull stroke and push stroke
You can cut through wood with the product in 2 different
positions.
• To cut on the pull stroke is when you cut with the
bottom of the guide bar. The saw chain pulls through
the tree when you cut. In this position you have
better control of the product and the position of the
kickback zone.
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