Basic Cutting Technique - Husqvarna T536 LiXP Manual De Instrucciones

secure work position. However as operators move away
from the stem, they will need to take steps to remove or
counteract the increasing lateral forces by, for example, a
re-direct of the main line via a supplementary anchor
point or using an adjustable strop direct from the harness
to a supplementary anchor point.
Gaining a good footing at the working position can be
assisted by use of a temporary foot stirrup created from
an endless sling.
Starting the saw in the tree , bucket truck or sky lift
The chain brake should always be engaged when
lowering a machine onto its strop. The operator should
always check that the battery is fully charged before
undertaking critical cuts.
One-hand use of the chainsaw
Operators should never use a chain saw onehanded.
Operators should never:
• cut with the kickback zone at the tip of the chainsaw
guide bar.
• 'hold and cut' sections.
• attempt to catch falling sections.
• Cut in the tree when he/she is only secured with one
rope, always use 2 secured lines.
Freeing a trapped saw
If the saw should become trapped during cutting,
operators should:
• switch off the saw and attach it securely to the tree
inboard (i.e. towards the truck side) of the cut or to a
separate tool line.
• pull the saw from the kerf whilst lifting the branch as
necessary.
• if necessary, use a handsaw or second chainsaw to
release the trapped saw by cutting a minimum of 30
cm away from the trapped saw.
Whether a handsaw or a chainsaw is used to free a stuck
saw, the release cuts should always be outboard (toward
the tips of the branch), in order to prevent the saw being
taken with the section and further complicating the
situation.

Basic cutting technique

WARNING! Never use a chainsaw by
!
holding it with one hand. A chainsaw is
not safely controlled with one hand; you
can cut yourself. Always have a secure,
firm grip around the handles with both
hands.
General
• Always use full throttle when cutting!
• Let go of the power trigger after every cut (running the
motor for too long at full power without any load, i.e.
30 – English
WORKING TECHNIQUES
without any resistance from the chain during cutting,
can lead to serious damage to the motor).
• Cutting from above = Cutting with a pulling chain.
• Cutting from below = Cutting with pushing chain.
Cutting with a pushing chain increases the risk of
kickback. See instructions under the heading How to
avoid kickback.
Terms
Cutting/bucking = General term for cutting through wood.
Limbing = Cutting branches off a felled tree.
Splitting = When the object you are cutting breaks off
before the cut is complete.
There are a number of important factors you should
consider before making a cut:
1 Make sure the cutting equipment will not jam in the
cut.
2 Make sure the object you are cutting will not split.
3 Make sure the chain will not strike the ground or any
other object during or after cutting.
4 Is there a risk of kickback?
5 Do the conditions and surrounding terrain affect how
safely you can stand and move about?
6 When cutting on a slope, always stand on the uphill
side of the log. To maintain complete control of the
chain saw when cutting through the log, release the
cutting pressure near the end of the cut without
relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles. Do not let
the saw chain contact the ground. After completing
the cut, wait for the saw chain to stop before you move