Husqvarna 355FRM, 355RX, 355FXT manual Forestry clearing using a saw blade

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WORKING TECHNIQUES

conditions, so that cleared stems fall in the cleared area of the stand.

Forestry clearing using a saw blade

•The risk of blade thrust increases with increasing stem size. You should therefore avoid cutting with the area of the blade between 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock.

•To fell to the left, the bottom of the tree should be pushed to the right. Tilt the blade and bring it diagonally down to the right, exerting ﬁrm pressure. At the same time push the stem using the blade guard. Cut with the area of the blade between 3 o’clock and 5 o’clock. Apply full throttle before advancing the blade.

•To fell to the right, the bottom of the tree should be pushed to the left. Tilt the blade and bring it diagonally up to the right. Cut with the area of the blade between

3 o’clock and 5 o’clock so that the direction of rotation of the blade pushes the bottom of the tree to the left.

•To fell a tree forwards, the bottom of the tree should be pulled backwards. Pull the blade backwards with a quick, ﬁrm movement.

•Large stems must be cut from two sides. First determine which direction the stem will fall. Make the ﬁrst cut on the felling side. Then ﬁnish cutting the stem from the other side. Adjust the cutting pressure to match the size of the stem and the hardness of the wood. Small stems require more pressure, while large stems require less pressure.

•If the stems are tightly packed, adapt your walking pace to suit.

•If the blade jams in a stem, never jerk the machine free. If you do this the blade, bevel gear, shaft or handlebar may be damaged. Release the handles, grip the shaft with both hands and gently pull the machine free.

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Contents 355FX 355FXT 355RX 355FRM Symbols KEY to SymbolsContents Dear Customer IntroductionWhat is what on the brush cutter? 355RX What is WHAT?What is what on the brush cutter? 355FX, 355FXT What is what on the brush cutter? 355FRM Personal protective equipment General Safety PrecautionsThrottle lockout Machine′s safety equipmentQuick release Stop switchCutting attachment guard Vibration damping systemLocking nut MufﬂerGeneral rules Cutting equipmentLocking screw Cutting equipmentTo straighten a twisted blade so that it Sharpening grass cutters and grass bladesSharpening the saw blade Bent, twisted, cracked, broken orTrimmer head Assembling the cutting equipment AssemblyAssembling the handlebar and throttle Transport position, handlebar355FX, 355FXT Fitting the blade guard and saw blade355RX Fitting other guards and cutting attachments Triobalance harness Adjusting the harness and brush cutterSafety release Adjusting the harnessGrass clearing Correct balanceFuel safety Fuel HandlingFuel Mixing FuellingCold engine Starting and StoppingCheck before starting Starting and stoppingHeated handles Warm engineStarting StoppingABC of clearing Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsWorking Techniques Forestry clearing using a saw blade Trimming Grass clearing using a grass bladeBrush cutting with a saw blade Grass trimming with a trimmer headShredding dense vegetation with a shredder blade CuttingSweeping Carburettor MaintenanceIs damaged it should be replaced MufﬂerCooling system Air ﬁlterBevel gear Drive shaftSpark plug Temperature 0C or colder Temperature -5C or colderWinter use Maintenance Maintenance Daily Weekly Monthly Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical DataCentre hole in blades/cutters, Ø 25,4 mm EC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe only Trimmy SII Page Auto T45, T45x T55x Original instructions 1153302-26

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