Husqvarna 1153179-26 manual Tree felling technique, Safe distance, Felling direction

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WORKING TECHNIQUES

Tree felling technique

IMPORTANT! It takes a lot of experience to fell a tree. Inexperienced users of chain saws should not fell trees. Do not attempt any task that you feel unsure of!

Safe distance

The safe distance between a tree that is to be felled and anyone else working nearby is at least 2 1/2 tree lengths. Make sure that no-one else is in this ”risk zone” before or during felling.

Felling direction

The aim is to fell the tree in a position where you can limb and cross-cut the log as easily as possible. You want it to fall in a location where you can stand and move about safely.

Once you have decided which way you want the tree to fall you must judge which way the tree would fall naturally.

Several factors affect this:

•Lean of the tree

•Bend

•Wind direction

•Arrangement of branches

•Weight of snow

•Obstacles within the reach of the tree: for example, other trees, power lines, roads and buildings.

•Look for signs of damage and rot in the stem, this makes it more probably that the tree will break and start to fall before you expect it to.

You may find you are forced to let the tree fall in its natural direction because it is impossible or dangerous to try to make it fall in the direction you first intended.

Another very important factor, which does not affect the felling direction but does affect your safety, is to make sure the tree has no damaged or dead branches that might break off and hit you during felling.

The main point to avoid is letting the tree fall onto another tree. It is very dangerous to remove a trapped tree and there is high accident risk. See instructions under the heading Freeing a tree that has fallen badly.

IMPORTANT! During critical felling operations, hearing protectors should be lifted immediately when sawing is completed so that sounds and warning signals can be heard.

Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat

Delimb the stem up to shoulder height. It is safer to work from the top down and to have the tree between you and the saw.

Remove any undergrowth from the base of the tree and check the area for obstacles (stones, branches, holes, etc.) so that you have a clear path of retreat when the tree starts to fall. Your path of retreat should be roughly 135 degrees away from the intended felling direction.

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Contents Operator′s manual Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Contents Introduction Dear CustomerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawPersonal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Stop switchCutting equipment Vibration damping systemGeneral rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackSharpening instructions considerably Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Increases the risk of kickbackTensioning the chain General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Too largeFilling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentWhich could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Chain oil Checking chain lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily Fitting a spike bumper AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Working with the chainFuel Handling FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyFuelling Long-term storageCold engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Warm engineStopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsJam. Always stop the engine before Clutch cover causing the chain toCleaning Basic cutting technique TermsOr fatal injury LimbingLogs are lying together. Such Log is supported at both ends. There is a high riskFelling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Training we advise you not to fell treesYour saw Felling cutFreeing a trapped tree General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?General MaintenanceCarburettor adjustment Carburettor with movement limitersCarburettor without movement limiters Fine adjustment of the idle speed TCorrectly adjusted carburettor Low speed jet LRpm 357XP 14000 2700 359 13500 Checking the inertia brake release Checking brake band wearChecking the front hand guard Immediately Changing a broken or worn starter cord MufflerStarter Changing a broken recoil spring Air filterTensioning the recoil spring Fitting the starterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pumpSpark plug Needle bearing lubricationRunning when making adjustments Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C or colder Cooling system357 XPG, 359 G Heated handlesElectrical carburettor heating Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical data 357XP 359Bar and chain combinations Saw chain filing and file gaugesEN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122005, EN ISO EC-declaration of conformityApplies to Europe only Original instructions 1153179-26

1153179-26 specifications

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