Cutting the trunk into logs

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.

See instructions under the heading Basic cutting technique.

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Husqvarna 115 13 81-95 manual Cutting the trunk into logs

115 13 81-95 specifications

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Contents

445 445e 450e Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine You will ﬁnd the following labels on your chain saw Contents Introduction Dear customer What is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain saw Personal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipmentAlways use common sense Chain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Vibration damping system Stop switchCutting equipment Mufﬂer Bar General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Chain Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teeth Tensioning the chain 445 445e, 450e Lubricating cutting equipment Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment 445 AssemblyFitting the bar and chain 445e, 450e Assembly Fuel Handling Fuel Transport and storage Fuel safetyFueling Long-term storage Starting Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Cold engine Stopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructions General rules Basic cutting technique Terms Log is supported at one end. There is a high risk Tree felling techniqueLimbing Safe distance Felling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Felling cut How to avoid kickback What is kickback?Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance Carburetor adjustmentGeneral Checking the inertia brake release Mufﬂer Starter Replacing the starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Fitting the starter Air ﬁlterReplacing the return and drive springs Recoil spring a Needle bearing lubrication Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Cooling system Air Injection centrifugal cleaning Temperature -5C 23F or colderWinter use Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Technical Data Technical data 050/1,3 mm Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges 058/1,5 mm Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Other safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw Kickback safety precautionsPage 1151381-95