Stem Limbing - Husqvarna 535FBX Operator's Manual

• Work systematically to and fro across the area,
clearing a width of around 4-5 m on each pass. This
exploits the full reach of the machine in both directions
and gives the operator a convenient and varied
working area to work in.
• Clear a strip around 75 m long. Move your fuel can as
work progresses.
• On sloping ground you should work along the slope. It
is much easier to work along a slope than it is to work
up and down it.
• You should plan the strip so that you avoid going over
ditches or other obstacles on the ground. You should
also orient the strip to take advantage of wind
conditions, so that cleared stems fall in the cleared
area of the stand.
• The purpose of the stem guard is to avert cleared
stems that could fall over the user and the machine.
• If the stems are tightly packed, adapt your walking
pace to suit.
Tree felling technique
WARNING! Never saw off a branch above
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waist height. A higher stump may cause
uncontrolled felling direction.
1 Never fell trees into uncleared areas.
WORKING TECHNIQUES
2 When cutting, work in the 9 to 12 o' clock sector.
3 Position your body to comply with point 1 and 2 above.
4 Recommended max. diameter on trees to be cut is 15
cm.
5 A higher stump up to waist height increases the
possibility to make the tree fall in the desired direction.
6 Cutting on the push stroke and pressure makes the
tree fall backwards in relation the bar.
7 Cutting on the pull stroke makes the tree fall forwards
in relation to the bar.
8 Use the bar to steer the tree into the desired direction
of fall. For bigger trees, use the push- and pull hook
positioned behind the bar.
9 Make sure that the tree falls after the trunk has been
cut through and before moving the machine.

Stem limbing

WARNING! Never stand directly
!
underneath a branch that is being cut.
This could lead to serious or even fatal
personal injury.
WARNING! Observe the applicable safety
!
regulations for work in the vicinity of
overhead power lines.
WARNING! This machine is not electrically
!
insulated. If the machine touches or
comes close to high-voltage power lines it
could lead to death or serious bodily
injury. Electricity can jump from one point
to another by arcing. The higher the
voltage, the greater the distance
electricity can jump. Electricity can also
travel through branches and other
objects, especially if they are wet. Always
keep a distance of at least 10 m between
the machine and high-voltage power lines
and/or any objects that are touching them.
If have to work within this safe distance
you should always contact the relevant
power company to make sure the power is
switched off before you start work.
• Observe great care when working close to overhead
power lines. Falling branches can result in short-
circuiting.
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