Husqvarna 335XPT manual Tree felling technique, Safe distance, Limbing, Felling direction

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

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

3 Tree felling technique

It takes a lot of experience to fell a tree. Inexperienced users of chain saws should not fell trees. NEVER ATTEMPT A TASK YOU ARE UNSURE OF.

A Safe distance

The safe distance between a tree that is to be felled and anyone else working nearby is at least 21/2 tree lengths.

Make sure that no-one else is in this “risk zone” before or during felling.

3 The log is supported at both ends. There is a high risk that the chain will jam.

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

BFinish 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.

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B Felling direction

The aim is to fell the tree in the best possible position for subsequent limbing and cross-cutting. You want it to fall on ground where you can move about safely.

The main point to avoid is letting the tree fall onto another tree. It can be both difficult and dangerous to remove a tree in such a position (see point 4 in this section).

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

Wind direction

Arrangement of branches

Weight of snow

You may find you are forced to let the tree fall in its natural direction because it is impossible or dangerous to try to make it fall in the direction you first intended.

Another very important factor, which does not affect the felling direction but does affect your safety, is to make sure the tree has no damaged or dead branches that might break off and hit you during felling.

During critical felling operations, hearing protectors should be lifted immediately when sawing is completed so that sounds and warning signals can be heard.

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Contents 335XPT California Symbols KEY to SymbolsContents Safety Instructions Chain SAW Safety EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Chain catcher Throttle lockStop switch Vibration damping systemMuffler Checking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardChecking the brake trigger Throttle lock 5 basic rules Cutting EquipmentBar Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickbackSaw chain Some terms that describe the bar and chainSharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance General information on sharpening cutting teethSharpening cutting teeth General advice on setting raker clearance Setting the raker clearanceTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oilFilling with chain oil Chain drive sprocket Lubricating the bar tip sprocketWhat is kickback? HOW to Avoid KickbackDo not let go of the handles General rulesGeneral Safety Precautions Min m10 ft General Working Instructions Basic safety rulesGeneral Basic cutting techniqueTerms CuttingSafe distance Tree felling techniqueLimbing Felling directionFelling Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatCutting the trunk into logs Freeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident riskFreeing a Trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension PreparationsWhat is WHAT? Mounting guide bar and chain AssemblyFuelmix Fuel HandlingGasoline Two-stroke oilChain oil FuellingMin 3 m 10ftCold engine Start and StopWarm engine StartCarburetor MaintenanceStarter device Starter device assemblyChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springAir filter MufflerSpark plug Adjustment of the oil pump Daily maintenanceCooling system Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Technical Data 335XPTFor U.S. only Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty RightsObligations 2001W06

335XPT specifications

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