New powerful all-round Husqvarna 445 for people who value professional qualities in a saw. The X-Torq® engine means lower fuel consumption and reduced emission levels. Auto return stop switch and visible fuel level makes the saw easier to handle. Equipped with Smart Start® and fuel pump to ensure easy starts every time. Air Purge removes air from carburetor and fuel system for easy starting. Air Injection Centrifugal air cleaning system removes larger dust and debris particles before reaching the air filter. This results in reduced air filter cleanings and improved engine life. Air Injection Centrifugal air cleaning system removes larger dust and debris particles before reaching the air filter. This results in reduced air filter cleanings and improved engine life. X-Torq® delivers lower fuel consumption and reduced exhaust emission levels in accordance with the world´s most stringent environmental regulations. Easy to start combined start/stop switch and fuel pump make the saw very easy to start. Felling marks distinct marks for better felling precision. Non-CARB Compliant. Not available in California.

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Centrifugal air cleaning system removes larger dust and debris particles before reaching the air filter. This results in reduced air filter cleanings and improved engine life.
Delivers lower fuel consumption and reduced exhaust emission levels in accordance with the world?s most stringent environmental regulations.
Combined start/stop switch and fuel pump make the saw very easy to start.
Easier access to chain tensioning device.
Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California

Bought this saw not long ago and have put probably 20 hours on it this season. It was my first nicer chain saw and I wanted something that could handle a 20? bar. I think the 45cc engine is underpowered for a 20? bar, as I had trouble getting through some 16? locust logs with the stock 18? bar and chain.
My advice: this saw is great for the occasional user. For felling and bucking up hardwoods, especially larger ones, you ll thank yourself if you save the extra money for a 455, a 353, or other slightly larger Husky. I also didn t like the fact that it doesn t have adjustable oil flow, though it hasn t caused me any problems thusfar. This saw is a great, lightweight beast for softer hardwoods and will eat through softwoods like butter. For larger logs, sustained use, and harder woods I d recommend spending the extra $100-150 for things like the magnesium crankcase and extra power. I wish I had.

I finally had to buy a chainsaw. Cutting the trees with a hand saw and axe was getting to be to much work. The 445 is a great saw for what I need cutting down trees to close to my buildings and keeping the road clear of trees and brush. The biggest tree I cut up so far has been a bit over 14 inches in diameter a poplar. I ve cut birch, poplar, evergreen, and cedar with it. I ve used it for several days all day without fatigue from vibration. The saw has plenty of power and was easy to start and use although I had to learn to not flood it with the primer. I purchased the sharpening kit by Husqvarna and found it easy to use as well. I m very happy with it. (although the review says Idaho I use the saw in Michigan)