Husqvarna 439 Operator's Manual page 15

1. Cut on the push stroke approximately ⅓ through the
trunk.
2. Cut through the trunk on the pull stroke until the two
kerfs touch.
To cut a trunk that has support on two
ends
WARNING: Make sure that the saw chain
does not get caught in the trunk during
cutting. Obey the instructions below.
1. Cut on the pull stroke approximately ⅓ through the
trunk.
2. Cut through the remaining part of the trunk on the
push stroke to complete the cut.
WARNING: Stop the engine if the saw chain
gets caught in the trunk. Use a lever to open
up the kerf and remove the product. Do not
try to pull the product out by hand. This can
result in injury when the product suddenly
breaks free.
To use the limbing technique
Note: For thick branches, use the cutting technique.
To use the cutting technique on page 14 .
Refer to
WARNING: There is a high accident risk
when you use the limbing technique. Refer
Kickback information on page 11 for
to
instructions how to prevent kickback.
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WARNING: Cut limbs one by one. Be
careful when you remove small limbs and do
not cut bushes or many small limbs at the
same time. Small limbs can get caught in the
saw chain and prevent safe operation of the
product.
Note: Cut the limbs piece by piece if it is necessary.
1. Remove the limbs on the right side of the trunk.
a) Keep the guide bar on the right side of the trunk
and keep the body of the product against the
trunk.
b) Select the applicable cutting technique for the
tension in the branch.
WARNING: If you are not sure about
how to cut the branch, speak to a
professional chainsaw operator
before you continue.
2. Remove the limbs on the top of the trunk.
a) Keep the product on the trunk and let the guide
bar move along the trunk.
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