Husqvarna 445e II Operator's Manual page 24

5. Turn the product around and remove material on the
other side.
6. Make sure that all cutting teeth are the same length.
General information about how to adjust the
depth gauge setting
The depth gauge setting (C) decreases when you
sharpen the cutting tooth (A). To keep maximum cutting
performance you must remove filing material from the
depth gauge (B) to receive the recommended depth
Accessories on page 28 for
gauge setting. See
instructions about how to receive the correct depth
gauge setting for your saw chain.
(Fig. 128)
WARNING: The risk of kickback increases if
the depth gauge setting is too large!
To adjust the depth gauge setting
Before you adjust the depth gauge setting or sharpen
To sharpen the cutters on page 23 ,
the cutters, refer to
for instructions. We recommend you to adjust the depth
gauge setting after each third operation that you
sharpen the cutting teeth.
We recommend that you use our depth gauge tool to
receive the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for the
depth gauge.
(Fig. 129)
1. Use a flat file and a depth gauge tool to adjust the
depth gauge setting. Only use Husqvarna depth
gauge tool to get the correct depth gauge setting and
bevel for the depth gauge.
2. Put the depth gauge tool on the saw chain.
Note: See the package of the depth gauge tool for
more information about how to use the tool.
3. Use the flat file to remove the part of the depth
gauge that extends through the depth gauge tool.
(Fig. 130)
To adjust the tension of the saw chain
WARNING: A saw chain with an incorrect
tension can come loose from the guide bar
and cause serious injury or death.
A saw chain becomes longer when you use it. Adjust the
saw chain regularly.
1. Loosen the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover/chain
brake. Use a wrench. (Fig. 131)
Note: Some models have only one bar nut.
2. Tighten the bar nuts by hand as tightly as you can.
3. Lift the front of the guide bar and turn the chain
tensioning screw. Use a wrench.
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4. Tighten the saw chain until it is tight against the
guide bar but still can move easily. (Fig. 132)
5. Tighten the bar nuts using the wrench and lift the
front of the guide bar at the same time.
6. Make sure you can pull the saw chain around freely
by hand and that it does not hang from the guide
bar. (Fig. 133)
Product overview on page 8 for the
Note: Refer to
position of the chain tensioning screw on your product.
To do a check of the saw chain
lubrication
1. Start the product and let it operate at ¾ throttle. Hold
the bar approximately 20 cm/8 in above a surface of
light color.
2. If the saw chain lubrication is correct, you see a clear
line of oil on the surface after 1 minute. (Fig. 134)
3. If the saw chain lubrication does not operate
correctly, do a check of the guide bar. Refer to
a check of the guide bar on page 25 for
instructions. Speak to your servicing dealer if the
maintenance steps does not help.
To do a check of the spur sprocket
The clutch drum has a spur sprocket that is welded on
the clutch drum.
(Fig. 135)
• Regularly do a visual check of the degree of wear on
the spur sprocket. Replace the clutch drum with the
spur sprocket if there is too much wear.
To lubricate the needle bearing
1. Pull the front hand guard rearward to disengage the
chain brake.
2. Loosen the bar nuts and remove the clutch cover.
Note: Some models have only one bar nut.
3. Put the product on a stable surface with the clutch
drum up.
4. Lubricate the needle bearing with a grease gun. Use
engine oil or a bearing grease of high quality. (Fig.
136)
To examine the cutting equipment
1. Make sure that there are no cracks in rivets and links
and that no rivets are loose. Replace if it is
necessary. (Fig. 137)
2. Make sure that the saw chain is easy to bend.
Replace the saw chain if it is rigid.
3. Compare the saw chain with a new saw chain to
examine if the rivets and links are worn.
4. Replace the saw chain when the longest part of the
cutting tooth is less than 4 mm/0.16 in. Also replace
To do
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