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Husqvarna 115 13 81-26 manual Working Techniques, Limbing WARNING! A majority of kickback

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WORKING TECHNIQUES

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.

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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Husqvarna 115 13 81-26 manual Working Techniques, Limbing WARNING! A majority of kickback

Contents

Operator′s manual 445 445e 450eKEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual CONTENTS ContentsINTRODUCTION Dear CustomerWHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain sawPersonal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 - EnglishGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Throttle lockoutRight hand guard GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSStop switch Vibration damping systemGeneral rules Cutting equipmentGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSChain WARNING! Departure from theincreased if the depth gauge setting is GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSGeneral advice on adjusting depth gauge setting Adjustment of depth gauge settingGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 445e, 450ewhich could lead to serious, even fatal injuries GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSLubricating cutting equipment Chain oilGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Chain drive sprocketASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chainASSEMBLY Fitting a spike bumperFUEL HANDLING FuelFUEL HANDLING Fuel safetyFuelling Transport and storageSTARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stoppingSTARTING AND STOPPING StoppingWORKING TECHNIQUES Before useGeneral working instructions WORKING TECHNIQUES 24 - EnglishWORKING TECHNIQUES Basic cutting techniqueWORKING TECHNIQUES Tree felling techniqueClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat WORKING TECHNIQUESFelling direction FellingWORKING TECHNIQUES Felling cutWORKING TECHNIQUES How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyWORKING TECHNIQUES Limbing WARNING! A majority of kickbackMAINTENANCE Carburettor adjustmentGeneral Checking the brake trigger MAINTENANCEChecking the inertia brake release immediatelyMufﬂer MAINTENANCEReplacing the starter cord StarterMAINTENANCE Tensioning the recoil springReplacing the return and drive springs Air ﬁlterMAINTENANCE Fitting the starterNeedle bearing lubrication Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Cooling systemMAINTENANCE ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaningWinter use Temperature -5Cor colderDaily maintenance Maintenance scheduleMAINTENANCE Weekly maintenanceTECHNICAL DATA Technical dataTECHNICAL DATA Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges ChainEC-declarationof conformity TECHNICAL DATAApplies to Europe only ´z+SF,¶6+¨ ´z+SF,¶6+¨ 115 13 81-26Rev.3115 13 81-26Rev.3 ´z+SF,¶6+¨ ´z+SF,¶6+¨ 115 13 81-26Rev.3