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Husqvarna 444 - HEATED HANDLES; WINTER USE

Husqvarna 444
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HEATED HANDLES
On model SG and FG both the front handle and the rear handle are
provided with electric heating elements. These are fed with electric
current from a generator, enclosed in the electric system.
Fig20
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The switch for the heating elements is located to the right of the rear
handle.
When the switch is pushed to the left (the O is visible), the heatinq is
switched off.
When the switch is pushed to the right (the
l'
is visible), the heating is
switched on. '
WINTERUSE
In wlnter, extreme cold and powdery snow can cause running pro-
blems.
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NOTE!' ~'
Under normal temperatureponditions the caps
has
to be
mounted and the.covering"plate shalf be removed, otnerwise
there is
a
certain risk of over-heating of the chainsaw.
Fig.21
The cylinder cover is prepared to be changed for extreme cold
working conditions. In the partitioning wall of the cover there are two
holes, that are covered by caps when operating at normal tempera-
tures. In case of extreme cold, these caps sh all be removed, so that
heated air Irern the cylinder can tlow inta the carburettor space in
order to prevent e.g. the air filter from being iced up. ..
In order to prevent cold intake air from entering the earburetter
space, the covering plate (A) sh all be mounted in the recess of the
cylinder cover (see fig. 21). At normal temperatures the covering plate
is to be kept in the pocket on the right side of the cover.
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Safety reminders
Handling
1. When transporting the saw, fit the chain protection.
2. Do not smoke when filling the fuel tank.
3. Before cutting, fix the barkinqsupportproperly.
4. When using the saw, keep both hands on the hand les.
5. Nobody is allowed to be within the swing area of the saw.
6. Always stop the engine before checking and adjusting the chain tension for exchanging the chain.
Procedure
1. When felling, always step aside from the falling tree.
2. When escaping. stayalert for falling branches ..
3. When cutting split wood, look out for ejecting wood pieces.
4. When bucking afelled tree on sloping ground, always stand above the tree.
5. Be calm and collected when working; eliminate the risk of injury to other persons.
Personal safety equipment
1. To protect the hearing organ, the operator must wear protective wad, plugs or ear caps.
3. When cutting, wear gloves of chrorne leather.
3. When felling, wear a protective helmet.
4. Wear suitable cloths which do not hinder your work.

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