Husqvarna 142 Instruction Manual page 12

WARNING:
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the compres-
sion side of the log. The compression side of
the log is where the pressure of the log's
weight is concentrated.
First cut on compression side of log
Second cut
Second cut
First cut on compression side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
S Overcut through
1/3
log.
S Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.
S Watch for logs with a compression side to
prevent the saw from pinching. See illustra-
tion for cutting logs with a compression side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
S Remember your first cut is always on the
compressions side of the log. (Refer to the
illustration below for your first and second
cuts).
S Your first cut should extend
diameter of the log.
S Finish with your second cut.
Using a log for support
nd
2 Cut
Using a support stand
nd
2 Cut
Never turn saw upside
of the diameter of the
of the
1/3
nd
2 Cut
st
1 Cut
st
1 Cut
st
1 Cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING:
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or objects
at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or
pruning. Allowing such contact can result in
serious injury.
WARNING:
to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms, a log, or in any position which can
cause you to lose your balance or control of
the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-
ing and balance.
S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles
are small size limbs which can catch the
saw chain and whip toward you or pull you
off balance. Use extreme caution when
cutting small size limbs.
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is
released.
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
S Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only
then can limbing be done safely and prop-
erly.
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you work.
S Start at the base of the felled tree and work
toward the top, cutting branches and
limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.
S Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
S Remove larger, supporting branches with
the cutting techniques described in BUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
S Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.
PRUNING
WARNING:
shoulder height or below.
branches are higher than your shoulder. Get
a professional to do the job.
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st
1 Cut
nd
2 Cut
Be alert for and guard
Never climb into a tree
Limit pruning to limbs
Do not cut if