Husqvarna 1150901-95 Operator's Manual

WORKING TECHNIQUESEnglish – 29General advice:Position yourself so that you will be clear of the tree orbranch when the tension is released.Make one or more cuts at or near the point of maximumtension. Make as many cuts of sufficient depth asnecessary to reduce the tension and make the tree orbranch break at the point of maximum tension.Never cut straight through a tree or branch that is intension!If you must cut across tree/limb, make two to three cuts,one inch apart, one to two inches deep.Continue to cut deeper until tree/limb bends and tensionis released.Cut tree/limb from outside the bend, after tension hasbeen released.How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback?The word kickback is used to describe the suddenreaction that causes the chain saw and bar to jump off anobject when the upper quadrant of the tip of the bar,known as the kickback zone, touches an object.Kickback always occurs in the cutting plane of the bar.Normally the chain saw and bar are thrown backwardsand upwards towards the user. However, the chain sawmay move in a different direction depending on the way itwas being used when the kickback zone of the bartouched the object.Kickback only occurs if the kickback zone of the bartouches an object.LimbingMake sure that you can stand and move about safely.Work on the left side of the trunk. Work as close aspossible 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 youmove along the trunk.Cutting the trunk into logsSee instructions under the heading Basic cuttingtechnique.! WARNING! Kickback can happen verysuddenly and violently; kicking the chainsaw, bar and chain back at the user. Ifthis happens when the chain is moving itcan cause very serious, even fatalinjuries. It is vital you understand whatcauses kickback and that you can avoidit by taking care and using the rightworking technique.! WARNING! A majority of kickbackaccidents occur during limbing. Do notuse the kickback zone of the guide bar. Beextremely cautious and avoid contactingthe log, other limbs or objects with thenose of the guide bar. Be extremelycautious of limbs under tension. They canspring back toward you and cause loss ofcontrol resulting in injury.