Tree felling technique, Limbing | Husqvarna 1153181-95, 576 XPG

WORKING TECHNIQUES

Limbing

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

Cut difﬁcult branches piece by piece.

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Cutting

WARNING! Never attempt to cut logs

! while they are in a pile or when a couple of logs are lying together. Such procedures drastically increase the risk of kickback which can result in a serious or fatal injury.

If you have a pile of logs, each log you attempt to cut should be removed from the pile, placed on a saw horse or runners and cut individually.

Remove the cut pieces from the cutting area. By leaving them in the cutting area, you increase the risk for inadvertently getting a kickback, as well as increasing the risk of losing your balance while working.

The log is lying on the ground. There is little risk of the chain jamming or the object splitting. However there is a risk that the chain will touch the ground when you ﬁnish the cut.

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.

Tree felling technique

IMPORTANT! 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

The safe distance between a tree that is to be felled and anyone else working nearby is at least 2 1/2 tree lengths. Make sure that no-one else is in this ”risk zone” before or during felling.

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Husqvarna 1153181-95 Tree felling technique, Limbing, Log is supported at one end. There is a high risk, Safe distance

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570 576 XP 576 XPG Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsSymbols in the operator’s manual EPA Contents Dear customer Introduction What is what on the chain saw? What is WHAT? Before using a new chain saw General Safety Precautions Always use common sense Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Chain catcher Throttle lockoutRight hand guard Cutting equipment Stop switchVibration damping system Mufﬂer Bar Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackChain General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain Filling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChecking chain lubrication Needle bearing lubrication Chain drive sprocketChecking wear on cutting equipment Fitting the bar and chain AssemblyWorking with the chain Fuel Fuel Handling Fueling Fuel safetyTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting and stopping Starting and StoppingCold engine Warm engine Stopping Working Techniques Basic safety rulesBefore use General working instructions General rules Terms Basic cutting technique Limbing Tree felling techniqueLog is supported at one end. There is a high risk Safe distance Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling directionDirectional cuts Felling cut What is kickback? How to avoid kickbackFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting the trunk into logs Carburetor adjustment MaintenanceGeneral When the bar hits the stump the brake should be applied Correctly adjusted carburetorChecking brake band wear Checking the front hand guard Immediately Checking the brake trigger Starter MufﬂerChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Air ﬁlterChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starter Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Spark plugNeedle bearing lubrication Must always be replaced Air Injection centrifugal cleaning Adjustment of the oil pumpWhen making adjustments Cooling system Temperature -5C 23F or colder Temperature 0C 32F or colderHeated handles Fitting the winterising kit Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Maintenance schedule Technical data Technical Data Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement MAINTENANCE, Replacement Repair of EMISSION-RELATED Parts Safety precautions for chain saw users American Standard Safety PrecautionsKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions Original instructions 1153181-95