Starting And Stopping - Husqvarna 445 EPA II, 445e EPA II, 450e EPA II Operator's Manual

Starting and stopping

WARNING! Note the following before
!
starting:
The chain brake must be engaged when the
chain saw is started to reduce the chance of
contact with the moving chain during
starting.
Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain
and all covers are fitted correctly. Otherwise
the clutch can come loose and cause
personal injuries.
Place the machine on firm ground. Make
sure you have a secure footing and that the
chain cannot touch anything.
Keep people and animals well away from the
working area.
Cold engine
Starting: The chain brake should be activated when starting
the chain saw. Activate the chain brake by pushing the front
hand guard forwards.
Ignition; choke (A): Set the choke control in the choke
position by pulling the red control outward - upward (1). The
stop switch is automatically set in the start position.
Start throttle: The correct choke/start throttle setting is
obtained by moving the control to the choke position.
Decompression valve (B): Press the valve to reduce the
pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier. You should
always use the decompression valve when starting the
machine. Once the machine has started the valve will
automatically return to its original setting.
Air purge (C): Press the air purge diaphragm repeatedly until
fuel begins to fill the diaphragm (about 6 times). The
diaphragm need not be completely filled.
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STARTING AND STOPPING
B
Warm engine
Use the same starting procedure as for a cold engine, but do
not set the choke control in the choke position. If the engine is
difficult to start, use start throttle. The start throttle position is
engaged by pulling the red control outward - upward (1) and
then in the starting position (2).
Starting
Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain saw
on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear
handle. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull
out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance (as the
starter pawls engage) then pull firmly and rapidly. Never wrap
the starter cord around your hand
There is a simplified start reminder with illustrations to
describe each step on the rear edge of the saw (D).
As the chain brake is still engaged the speed of the engine
must be set to idling as soon as possible, this is achieved by
quickly disengaging the throttle lock. Disengaging occurs by
gently applying the throttle quickly. This prevents
unnecessary wear to the clutch, clutch drum and brake band.
CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do
not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended.
This can damage the machine.