Husqvarna 1153176-26 manual Cutting the trunk into logs

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WORKING TECHNIQUES

Limbing

WARNING! A majority of kickback

! accidents occur during limbing. Do not use the kickback zone of the guide bar. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log, other limbs or objects with the nose of the guide bar. Be extremely cautious of limbs under tension. They can spring back toward you and cause loss of control resulting in injury.

Make sure that you can stand and move about safely. Work on the left side of the trunk. Work as close as possible to the chain saw for maximum control. If possible, let the weight of the chain saw rest on the trunk.

Keep the trunk between you and the chain saw as you move along the trunk.

Cutting the trunk into logs

See instructions under the heading Basic cutting technique.

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Contents 385XP 385XPG 390XP 390XPG Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Introduction Dear CustomerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?Before using a new chain saw General Safety PrecautionsAlways use common sense Personal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentChain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Vibration damping systemStop switch Cutting equipmentMufﬂer General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarChain Injuries Some terms that describe the bar and chainSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Assembly Fitting the bar and chainFitting a spike bumper Working with the chainFuel Handling FuelFuel safety FuellingTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructionsJam. Always stop the engine before cleaning Basic cutting technique TermsTree felling technique LimbingSafe distance Felling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Directional cutsFelling cut Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree How to avoid kickback What is kickback?General advice Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionCutting the trunk into logs Carburettor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Carburettor without movement limiters Recommended engine speeds are as follows When the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied Checking brake band wearChecking the front hand guard Checking the inertia brake releaseChecking the brake trigger ImmediatelyMufﬂer Starter Changing a broken or worn starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springAir ﬁlter Spark plugFitting the starter Must always be replacedAdjustment of the oil pump Lubricating the bar tip sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling systemAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Temperature 0C or colderWinter use Heated handlesMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataBar and chain combinations Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gaugesEC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe onlyPage Original instructions 1153176-26