Husqvarna 445e TrioBrake - Manual (Page 20)

STARTING AND STOPPING
20 – English
Starting and stopping
Starting
The chain brake should be activated when starting the
chain saw. Activate the chain brake by pushing the front
hand guard forwards.
Cold engine
Start position (1): Set the start/stop switch in the choke
position by pulling the red control outward - upward (1).
Decompression valve (2): Press the valve to reduce the
pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier. Once
the machine has started the valve will automatically return
to its original setting.
Air purge (3): Press the air purge diaphragm repeatedly
until fuel fills the diaphragm (at least 6 times). The
diaphragm need not be completely filled.
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 until the engine fires (4).
Push down the red choke control (5) as soon as the
engine fires which can be heard through a "puff" sound.
Keep on pulling the cord powerfully until the engine starts.
Warm engine
When the chain saw is heated restart the saw only by
pulling the cord powerfully until the engine starts (6).
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 (A).
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 disengaging the throttle lock. Disengagement is done
by gently touching on the throttle trigger. This prevents
unnecessary wear to the clutch, clutch drum and brake
band.
Allow the machine to idle a few seconds before giving full
throttle.
!
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.