Husqvarna 436 LI, 536 LIXP manual Cutting the trunk into logs

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WORKING TECHNIQUES

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 436 Li, 536 LiXP Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols 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 Cutting equipment Battery charger safetyGeneral 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 large436 Li LiXPLubricating cutting equipment Checking chain lubrication Filling with chain oilChain drive sprocket Checking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyWorking with the chain Fitting a spike bumper Battery Battery HandlingBattery charger Transport and storage Disposal of the battery, battery charger and machineLED 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 releasePower trigger lockout Battery connectorsLubricating the bar tip sprocket Cooling system Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceBattery charger Troubleshooting scheduleBattery Keypad Possible faults Possible actionTechnical Data Technical dataSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges EC-declaration of conformity Guide bar and saw chain combinationsApplies to Europe only Page Page 1154476-26