Husqvarna 1153179-26 manual How to avoid kickback, What is kickback?

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WORKING TECHNIQUES

How to avoid kickback

!

WARNING! Kickback can happen very

suddenly and violently; kicking the chain

 

saw, bar and chain back at the user. If

 

this happens when the chain is moving it

 

can cause very serious, even fatal

 

injuries. It is vital you understand what

 

causes kickback and that you can avoid

 

it by taking care and using the right

 

working technique.

What is kickback?

The word kickback is used to describe the sudden reaction that causes the chain saw and bar to jump off an object when the upper quadrant of the tip of the bar, known as the kickback zone, touches an object.

Kickback always occurs in the cutting plane of the bar. Normally the chain saw and bar are thrown backwards and upwards towards the user. However, the chain saw may move in a different direction depending on the way it was being used when the kickback zone of the bar touched the object.

Kickback only occurs if the kickback zone of the bar touches an object.

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 Operator′s manual Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Contents Dear Customer IntroductionWhat is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT?Before using a new chain saw General Safety PrecautionsAlways use common sense Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutCutting equipment Stop switchRight hand guard Vibration damping systemCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback General rulesGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingSharpening instructions considerably Increases the risk of kickbackAdjustment of depth gauge setting General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingTensioning the chain Too largeWhich could lead to serious, even fatal injuries Chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with 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 the bar and chain AssemblyFitting a spike bumper Working with the chainFuel Fuel HandlingFuelling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructionsJam. Always stop the engine before Clutch cover causing the chain toCleaning Terms Basic cutting techniqueLogs are lying together. Such LimbingOr fatal injury Log is supported at both ends. There is a high riskSafe distance Tree felling techniqueFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatYour saw Training we advise you not to fell treesDirectional cuts Felling cutFreeing a tree that has fallen badly General adviceFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionWhat is kickback? How to avoid kickbackCarburettor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Carburettor with movement limitersCorrectly adjusted carburettor Fine adjustment of the idle speed TCarburettor without movement limiters 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 Tensioning the recoil spring Air filterChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterSpark plug Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationTemperature 0C or colder Air Injection centrifugal cleaningRunning when making adjustments Cooling system357 XPG, 359 G Heated handlesElectrical carburettor heating Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance schedule357XP 359 Technical dataSaw chain filing and file gauges Bar and chain combinationsEN 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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