Maintenance - Husqvarna 240i Operator's Manual

(Fig. 97)
The safest procedure is to use one of the following
winches:
• Tractor-mounted
(Fig. 98)
• Portable
(Fig. 99)
To cut trees and branches that are in tension
1. Figure out which side of the tree or branch that is in
tension.
2. Figure out where the point of maximum tension is.
(Fig. 100)
3. Examine which is the safest procedure to release the
tension.
Note:
In some situations the only safe procedure
is to use a winch and not your product.
4. Keep a position where the tree or branch can not hit
you when the tension is released. (Fig. 101)
Introduction
WARNING:
safety chapter before you do maintenance
on the product.
Maintenance schedule
WARNING:
you do maintenance.

Maintenance

Clean the external parts of the product.
Make sure that the power trigger and the power trigger lockout function correctly
from a safety point of view.
Clean the chain brake and make sure that it operates safely. Make sure that the
chain catcher is not damaged. Replace it if necessary.
Turn the guide bar for more equal wear. Make sure that the lubrication hole in
the guide bar is not clogged. Clean the bar groove.
Make sure that the cutter and cutter guard have no cracks and that they are not
damaged. Replace the cutter or cutter guard if they have cracks or if they have
been exposed to impact.
Make sure that the guide bar and saw chain have sufficient oil.
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Remove the battery before
5. Make one or more cuts of sufficient depth necessary
to decrease the tension. Cut at or near the point of
maximum tension. Make the tree or branch break at
the point of maximum tension. (Fig. 102)
WARNING:
through a tree or branch that is in
tension.
WARNING:
you cut a tree that is in tension. There is
a risk that the tree moves quickly before
or after you cut it. Serious injury can
occur if you are in an incorrect position
or if you cut incorrectly.
6. If you must cut across tree/branch, make 2 to 3 cuts,
1 in. apart and with a depth of 2 in. (Fig. 103)
7. Continue to cut more into the tree until the tree/
branch bends and the tension is released. (Fig. 104)
8. Cut the tree/branch from the opposite side of the
bend, after the tension is released.
The following is a list of the maintenance steps that you
must do on the product. See
for more information.
Do not cut straight
Be very careful when
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