Husqvarna 136 Li Operator's Manual page 28

Kickback always occurs in the cutting plane of the bar.
Normally the chain saw and bar are thrown backwards
and upwards towards the user. However, the chain saw
may move in a different direction depending on the way it
was being used when the kickback zone of the bar
touched the object.
Kickback only occurs if the kickback zone of the bar
touches an object. (Figure 4)
Limbing
WARNING! A majority of kickback
!
accidents occur during limbing. Do not
use the kickback zone of the guide bar.
Be extremely cautious and avoid
contacting the log, other limbs or objects
with the nose of the guide bar. Be
extremely cautious of limbs under
tension. They can spring back toward
you and cause loss of control resulting
in injury.
When limbing, leave larger, lower limbs to support the tree
off the ground. Limbs should be cut one at a time.
Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up
to avoid binding the chain saw.
Make sure that you can stand and move about safely.
Work on the left side of the trunk. Work as close as
possible to the chain saw for maximum control. If possible,
let the weight of the chain saw rest on the trunk.
Keep the trunk between you and the chain saw as you
move along the trunk. (Figure 97)
Cutting the trunk into logs
See instructions under the heading Basic cutting
technique.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES
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