Husqvarna 355 manual HOW to Avoid Kickback, What is kickback?

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

H Bar

Check regularly:

•Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar. Remove these with a file if necessary.

•Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn. Replace the bar if necessary.

•Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn. If a

hollow forms on one side of the bar tip this is due to a slack chain.

•To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily.

MOST CHAIN SAW ACCIDENTS HAPPEN WHEN THE CHAIN TOUCHES THE OPERA- TOR.

•WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (see the section on ”Chain saw safety equipment”).

•DO NOT TACKLE ANY JOB YOU ARE UNSURE OF (see the section on ”Personal protective equipment”, ”How to avoid kickback”, ”General working instructions” and ”Cutting equipment”).

•AVOID SITUATIONS WHERE THERE IS A RISK OF KICKBACK (see the section on ”Personal protective equipment”).

•USE THE RECOMMENDED SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND CHECK ITS CONDITION (see section on ”General working instructions”).

•CHECK THAT ALL SAFETY FUNCTIONS ARE WORKING (see section on ”General working instructions” and ”General precautions”).

HOW TO AVOID KICKBACK

Kickback can happen very suddenly and violently; kicking the 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 happens when the upper quadrant of the tip of the bar (known as the “kickback zone”) touches an object and the saw is kicked backwards.

Kickback always occurs in the cutting plane of the saw. Normally the saw and bar are thrown backwards and upwards towards the user. However the 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.

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Contents 355 101 91KEY to Symbols SymbolsContents Safety Instructions Chain SAW Safety EquipmentChain brake and front hand guard Chain catcher Throttle lockRight hand guard Vibration damping system Stop switchMuffler Checking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardChecking the inertia brake release Checking the brake triggerThrottle lock Cutting Equipment 5 basic rulesCutting equipment designed to minimise kickback BarSaw chain Some terms that describe the bar and chainSharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance General information on sharpening cutting teethSharpening cutting teeth Risk of kickback is increased with a badly sharpened chainSetting the raker clearance General advice on setting raker clearanceTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oilFilling with chain oil Never use waste oilNeedle bearing maintenance Checking chain lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Lubricating the bar tip sprocketHOW to Avoid Kickback What is kickback?Do not let go of the handles General rulesNever use the saw one- handed Min m General Safety Precautions10 ft Basic safety rules General Working InstructionsBasic cutting technique GeneralTerms CuttingTree felling technique Safe distanceLimbing Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat FellingGeneral advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident riskCutting the trunk into logs Freeing a Trapped treeWhat is WHAT? What is what?Assembly Mounting guide bar and chainFuel Handling FuelmixFuelling Chain oilMin 3 m 10ftStart and Stop Start and stopStart StopMaintenance CarburetorStarter device assembly Starter deviceChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springNeedle bearing maintenance Spark plug Air filterMuffler IMPORTANT! a damaged air filter must always be replacedAdjustment of the oil pump Centrifugal cleaning Air InjectionCooling system Winter useWeekly maintenance Daily maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data 355Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights Obligations2001W20
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The Husqvarna 355 is a powerful and versatile chainsaw designed for professionals and avid woodworkers alike. This model is engineered to deliver optimal performance, efficiency, and reliability, making it a popular choice for various cutting tasks in forestry, landscaping, and wood processing.

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