Husqvarna 1153179-26 manual Basic cutting technique, Terms

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ladder, in a tree or where you do not have firm ground to stand on.

6Always use a fast cutting speed, i.e. full throttle.

7Take great care when you cut with the top edge of the bar, i.e. when cutting from the underside of the object. This is known as cutting on the push stroke. The chain tries to push the chain saw back towards the user. If the saw chain is jamming, the saw may be pushed back at you.

8Unless the user resists this pushing force there is a risk that the chain saw will move so far backwards that only the kickback zone of the bar is in contact with the tree, which will lead to a kickback.

Cutting with the bottom edge of the bar, i.e. from the top of the object downwards, is known as cutting on the pull stroke. In this case the chain saw pulls itself towards the tree and the front edge of the chain saw body rests naturally on the trunk when cutting. Cutting on the pull stroke gives the operator better control over the chain saw and the position of the kickback zone.

9Follow the instructions on sharpening and maintaining your bar and chain. When you replace the bar and chain use only combinations that are recommended by us. See instructions under the headings Cutting equipment and Technical data.

Basic cutting technique

WARNING! Never use a chain saw by ! holding it with one hand. A chain saw is

not safely controlled with one hand. Always have a secure, firm grip around the handles with both hands.

General

•Always use full throttle when cutting!

•Reduce the speed to idle after every cut (running the engine for too long at full throttle without any load, i.e. without any resistance from the chain during cutting, can lead to serious engine damage).

•Cutting from above = Cutting on the pull stroke.

•Cutting from below = Cutting on the push stroke.

Cutting on the push stroke increases the risk of kickback. See instructions under the heading How to avoid kickback.

Terms

Cutting = General term for cutting through wood.

Limbing = Cutting branches off a felled tree.

Splitting = When the object you are cutting breaks off before the cut is complete.

There are five important factors you should consider before making a cut:

1Make sure the cutting equipment will not jam in the cut.

2Make sure the object you are cutting will not split.

3Make sure the chain will not strike the ground or any other object during or after cutting.

4Is there a risk of kickback?

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Contents
Operator′s manual KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Introduction Dear CustomerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawMachine′s safety equipment Always use common sensePersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherStop switch Cutting equipmentRight hand guard Vibration damping systemGeneral rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethSharpening instructions considerably Increases the risk of kickbackGeneral advice on adjusting depth gauge setting Adjustment of depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Too largeLubricating cutting equipment Which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Chain oilFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily Assembly Fitting the bar and chainFitting a spike bumper Working with the chainFuel Handling FuelFuel safety FuellingTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting and Stopping Starting and stopping Cold engine Warm engineStopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructionsClutch cover causing the chain to CleaningJam. Always stop the engine before Basic cutting technique TermsLimbing Logs are lying together. SuchOr fatal injury Log is supported at both ends. There is a high riskTree felling technique Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatTraining we advise you not to fell trees Your sawDirectional cuts Felling cutGeneral advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?Maintenance Carburettor adjustmentGeneral Carburettor with movement limitersFine adjustment of the idle speed T Correctly adjusted carburettorCarburettor without movement limiters Low speed jet LRpm 357XP 14000 2700 359 13500 Checking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardChecking the inertia brake release Immediately Muffler StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Air filter Tensioning the recoil springChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterAdjustment of the oil pump Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Temperature 0C or colderRunning when making adjustments Cooling systemHeated handles Electrical carburettor heating357 XPG, 359 G Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical data 357XP 359Bar and chain combinations Saw chain filing and file gaugesEC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe onlyEN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122005, EN ISO Original instructions 1153179-26
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