What Is Kickback - Husqvarna T536LiXP Operator's Manual

2. Pull out the battery and press the battery release
buttons to remove the battery from the battery
holder.
WARNING: Remove the battery when you
do not use or when you do not have full
vision of the product. This is to prevent
accidental start.
General information about working
technique
Below we give you some general information about how
to use this product.
WARNING: The information related to
working technique in this operator's manual
is not considered correct training to operate
this tree-service product. This product must
be used by tree-service operators with
special training only! Use without the correct
training can result in serious injuries. Do not
try any task that you do not feel sure of!
• To cut on the pull stroke is when you cut with the
bottom of the guide bar. The saw chain pulls through
the tree when you cut. In this position you have
better control of the product and the position of the
kickback zone.
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• To cut on the push stroke is when you cut with the
top of the guide bar. The saw chain pushes the
product in the direction of the operator.
WARNING: Be careful when you cut on
the push stroke. If the saw chain gets
trapped in the trunk, the product can be
pushed at you. You must prevent this
force or there is a risk that the kickback
zone of the guide bar touches the tree.
This will lead to a kickback.
• Use full power when you cut.
• Let go of the power trigger after each cut.
CAUTION: Motor damage can occur if
you run the motor for too long at full
power and without load. One example is
if you cut without resistance from the
saw chain.

What is kickback?

WARNING: If a kickback occurs when the
saw chain rotates, it can cause serious
injuries or death to the operator. It is vital
that you understand the causes of kickback
and that you can prevent them with correct
working technique. If you are prepared you
decrease the risk.
A kickback occur when the kickback zone touches an
object with a rotating saw chain. A kickback can occur
suddenly and with large force, which throws the product,
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