Husqvarna 372XPW manual Limbing, Cutting

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WORKING TECHNIQUES

Limbing

When limbing thick branches you should use the same approach as for cutting.

Cut difﬁcult branches piece by piece.

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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.

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.

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Contents 372XPW KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain sawContents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawAlways use common sense Machine′s safety equipment Personal protective equipmentChain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Throttle lock Chain catcherRight hand guard Stop switch Cutting equipmentVibration damping system MufﬂerCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback BarChain Some terms that describe the bar and chainSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethSharpening cutting teeth Instructions considerably increases the risk of kickbackGeneral advice on adjusting depth gauge setting Adjustment of depth gauge settingIf the depth gauge setting is too large Tensioning the chainLubricating cutting equipment Chain oilFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationChain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Assembly Fitting the bar and chainFuel Handling FuelFuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules Basic cutting technique GeneralTerms Limbing CuttingTree felling technique Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling Directional cutsFelling cut General advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral Correctly adjusted carburetor High speed jet HChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardChecking the brake trigger Mufﬂer StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Air ﬁlter Tensioning the recoil springChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterAdjustment of the oil pump Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubricationAir Injection centrifugal cleaning Temperature -5C 23F or colderWinter use Heated handlesMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges 050/1,3 mm058/1,5 mm Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsAmerican Standard Safety Precautions Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautionsPage ´z+R2G¶5¨ Page 1150183-95 ´z+R2G¶5¨ ´z+R2G¶5¨