Husqvarna 436 LI Tree felling technique, Log is supported at both ends. There is a high risk

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WORKING TECHNIQUES

WARNING! If the saw chain jams in the

! cut: deactivate the machine! Do not try to pull the machine free. If you do you may be injured by the saw chain when the machine suddenly brakes free. Use a lever to open up the cut and free the machine.

The following instructions describe how to handle the commonest situations you are likely to encounter when using a chain saw.

Cutting

WARNING! Never attempt to cut logs

! while they are in a pile or when a couple of logs are lying together. Such procedures drastically increase the risk of kickback which can result in a serious or fatal injury.

If you have a pile of logs, each log you attempt to cut should be removed from the pile, placed on a saw horse or runners and cut individually.

Remove the cut pieces from the cutting area. By leaving them in the cutting area, you increase the risk for inadvertently getting a kickback, as well as increasing the risk of losing your balance while working.

The log is lying on the ground. There is little risk of the chain jamming or the object splitting. However there is a risk that the chain will touch the ground when you finish the cut.

Cut all the way through the log from above. Avoid letting the chain touch the ground as you finish the cut. Maintain full throttle but be prepared for what might happen.

If it is possible (can you turn the log?) stop cutting about 2/3 of the way through the log.

Turn the log and finish the cut from the opposite side.

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The log is supported at one end. There is a high risk that it will split.

Start by cutting from below (about 1/3 of the way through).

Finish by cutting from above so that the two cuts meet.

The log is supported at both ends. There is a high risk

that the chain will jam.

Start by cutting from above (about 1/3 of the way through).

Finish by cutting from below so that the two cuts meet.

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

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Contents 436 Li, 536 LiXP KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols on the battery and/or on the battery charger Symbols in the operator’s manual Contents Introduction Dear CustomerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?General Safety Precautions General power tool safety warningsChain saw safety warnings Battery tool use and careService Causes and operator prevention of kickbackBefore using a new chain saw Always use common sense Personal protective equipmentKeypad Machine′s safety equipmentAutomatic switch off functionality Chain brake and front hand guardGeneral Safety Precautions Battery and battery charger Battery charger safety Cutting equipmentGeneral rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Too largeLiXP 436 LiLubricating cutting equipment Filling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Checking wear on cutting equipment Assembly Fitting the bar and chainWorking with the chain Fitting a spike bumper Battery Handling BatteryBattery charger Disposal of the battery, battery charger and machine Transport and storageLED display Charging status Starting Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping StartingStopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques SavEGeneral rules Handles with both hands Basic cutting techniqueNot safely controlled with one hand GeneralSafe distance Tree felling techniqueLog is supported at both ends. There is a high risk Felling directionYour saw Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling Training we advise you not to fell trees Directional cutsFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped treeHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?Cutting the trunk into logs Checking the front hand guard MaintenanceGeneral Checking the inertia brake releaseBattery connectors Power trigger lockoutLubricating the bar tip sprocket Cooling system Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceBattery charger Troubleshooting scheduleBattery Keypad Possible faults Possible actionTechnical Data Technical dataGuide bar and saw chain combinations Saw chain filing and file gauges EC-declaration of conformityApplies to Europe only Page Page 1154476-26
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