Husqvarna 1151439-95 Felling technique for tree tops, Limbing, Safe distance, Felling direction

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Limbing

WORKING TECHNIQUES

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.

Limbing

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

Cut difﬁcult branches piece by piece.

Felling technique for tree tops

WARNING! It takes a lot of experience to fell

!a tree. Inexperienced users of chain saws should not fell trees. Do not attempt any task beyond your experience level!

Safe distance

During tree maintenance work above ground level, the working area must always be secured and marked out with signs, tape or the like. The safe distance between the top of the tree that is to be felled and the nearest workplace must be at least 2 1/2 times the height of the tree. 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. The main thing to avoid is that the falling tree top should get jammed in another tree. Taking down a ”jammed” tree top is very dangerous (see point 4 in this section).

Once you have decided which way you want the top of the tree to fall you must assess which way the top of the tree would fall naturally.

Several factors affect this:

•Lean of the tree

•Bend

•Wind direction

•Arrangement of branches

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Contents English 338XPT CaliforniaOperator’s manual EPA III, CARB Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols on the machine Contents CONTENTSDear customer INTRODUCTIONWhat is what on the chain saw? WHAT IS WHAT?Always use common sense GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSBefore using a new chain saw Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback? Vibration damping system Stop switchThrottle lock Chain catcherCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Cutting equipmentMufﬂer General rulesinstructions considerably increases the risk of kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth WARNING! Departure from the sharpeningSharpening cutting teeth General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chainChecking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Filling with chain oilThe clutch drum is ﬁtted with one of the following drive sprockets Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain ASSEMBLYTwo-stroke oil FUEL HANDLINGFuel GasolineLong-term storage Fuel safetyFueling Transport and storageWarm engine STARTING AND STOPPINGStarting and stopping Cold engineStopping General working instructions Basic safety rulesWORKING TECHNIQUES Before useDo not let go of the handles Cutting Basic cutting techniqueGeneral TermsFelling direction Felling technique for tree topsLimbing Safe distanceFelling cut FellingWARNING! During critical felling operations Directional cutsCutting trees and branches that are in tension General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Fine adjustment MAINTENANCECarburetor adjustment Basic settings and running inChecking the front hand guard Correctly adjusted carburetorHigh speed jet H Checking brake band wearChain catcher Changing a broken or worn starter cord MufﬂerStarter Changing a broken recoil spring Air ﬁlterSpark plug Tensioning the recoil springCooling system Adjustment of the oil pumpLubricating the bar tip sprocket Monthly maintenance Maintenance scheduleDaily maintenance Weekly maintenanceTechnical data TECHNICAL DATASaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinationsBar and chain combinations, model 338XPT California WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSMANUFACTURER′S WARRANTY COVERAGE OWNER′S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIESOther safety precautions AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSafety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautionsPage Page 1151439-95 ´z+SK¶5C¨ ´z+SK¶5C¨