Husqvarna 142 Bucking Without a Support, Bucking Using a LOG or Support Stand, Limbing, Pruning

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WARNING: Never turn saw upside down to undercut. The saw cannot be con- trolled in this position.

Always make your first cut on the compres- sion side of the log. The compression side of the log is where the pressure of the log’s weight is concentrated.

First cut on compression side of log

1st Cut

2nd Cut

Second cut

Second cut

First cut on compression side of log

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT

SOvercut through 1/3 of the diameter of the log.

SRoll the log over and finish with a second

overcut.

SWatch for logs with a compression side to prevent the saw from pinching. See illustra- tion for cutting logs with a compression side.

BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND

SRemember your first cut is always on the compressions side of the log. (Refer to the illustration below for your first and second

 

cuts).

 

S

Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the

 

diameter of the log.

 

S

Finish with your second cut.

Using a log for support

2nd Cut

1st Cut

1st Cut

2nd Cut

Using a support stand

2nd Cut

1st Cut

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or pruning. Allowing such contact can result in serious injury.

WARNING: Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, platforms, a log, or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw.

IMPORTANT POINTS

S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot- ing and balance.

S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are small size limbs which can catch the saw chain and whip toward you or pull you off balance. Use extreme caution when cutting small size limbs.

S Be alert for springback. Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure. Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released.

SKeep a clear work area. Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them.

LIMBING

SAlways limb a tree after it is cut down. Only then can limbing be done safely and prop- erly.

S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work.

SStart at the base of the felled tree and work toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.

SKeep the tree between you and the chain. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the

branch you are cutting.

SRemove larger, supporting branches with the cutting techniques described in BUCK-

ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.

SAlways use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.

PRUNING

WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder. Get a professional to do the job.

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Contents 137 Identification What is WHAT? Identification of SymbolsChain Brake Assembly Safety Rules Plan AheadOperate Your SAW Safely Maintain Your SAW in Good Working OrderKickback Reduce the Chance of KickbackMaintain Control Kickback Safety Features Chain Brake and CKA AngleElbow locked Thumb on underside of handlebar If your hand slips off the front handlebarComputed kickback angle CKA Table Assembly Attaching the BAR & Chain If notChain Tension Checking the tensionAdjusting the tension Fueling & LubricationFueling Engine BAR and Chain LubricationOperating Your Unit Important points to rememberStarting a Warm Engine Difficult Starting or starting a flooded engineCutting Methods Braking function control Caution The chain brake must beInertia activating function control Important PointsFelling Large Trees Notch CUT and Felling the TreeCutting a Fallen Tree Types of Cutting Used for BuckingBucking Using a LOG or Support Stand Bucking Without a SupportLimbing and Pruning Important Points LimbingService and Adjustments Cleaning the air filterCarburetor Adjustments AIR FilterBAR Maintenance Chain SharpeningIgnition Timing Spark PlugLimited Warranty Statement Load Adjustment EngineEmpty fuel tank and refill with Following items are not covered by this warranty Natural discoloration of material due to ul- traviolet lightLigations The U.S. Environmental Protec Center or call Husqvarna atIntermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours
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