Husqvarna 61 268 272XP Operator's Manual

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24 – EnglishWORKING TECHNIQUESLimbingWhen limbing thick branches you should use the sameapproach as for cutting.Cut difficult branches piece by piece.CuttingIf you have a pile of logs, each log you attempt to cut shouldbe removed from the pile, placed on a saw horse or runnersand cut individually.Remove the cut pieces from the cutting area. By leaving themin the cutting area, you increase the risk for inadvertentlygetting a kickback, as well as increasing the risk of losing yourbalance while working.The log is lying on the ground. There is little risk of the chainjamming or the object splitting. However there is a risk that thechain will touch the ground when you finish the cut.Cut all the way through the log from above. Avoid letting thechain touch the ground as you finish the cut. Maintain fullthrottle but be prepared for what might happen.If it is possible (can you turn the log?) stop cutting about 2/3of 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 itwill 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 thatthe 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.! WARNING! Never attempt to cut logs whilethey are in a pile or when a couple of logsare lying together. Such proceduresdrastically increase the risk of kickbackwhich can result in a serious or fatal injury.123