Husqvarna 585 Operator's Manual page 21

1. If the usable cutting length is longer than the tree
diameter, do these steps (a-d).
a) Make a bore cut straight into the trunk to
complete the felling hinge width.
b) Cut on the pull stroke until ⅓ of the trunk is left.
c) Pull the guide bar 5-10 cm/2-4 in rearward.
d) Cut through the remaining of the trunk to
complete a safe corner that is 5-10 cm/2-4 in
wide.
2. If the usable cutting length is shorter than the tree
diameter, do these steps (a-d).
a) Make a bore cut straight into the trunk. The bore
cut must extend 3/5 of the tree diameter.
b) Cut on the pull stroke through the remaining
trunk.
c) Cut straight into the trunk from the other side of
the tree to complete the felling hinge.
d) Cut on the push stroke, until ⅓ of the trunk is left,
to complete the safe corner.
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3. Put a wedge in the kerf straight from behind.
4. Cut off the corner to make the tree fall.
Note:
If the tree does not fall, hit the wedge until it
does.
5. When the tree starts to fall, use the path of retreat to
move away from the tree. Move a minimum of 5
m/15 ft away from the tree.
To use the product in cold weather
CAUTION:
cause operation problems. Risk of too low
engine temperature or ice on the air filter
and the carburetor.
• For temperatures below -5°C/23°F or in conditions
with snow, a winter cover is available. Assemble the
winter cover on the starter housing. The winter cover
decreases the flow of cool air and keeps snow away
from the carburetor space.
Note:
Part number for winter cover: 575 52 75-01
CAUTION:
cover if the temperature increases above
-5°C/23°F. Risk of too high engine
temperature and damage to the engine.
Snow and cold weather can
Remove the winter
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