Husqvarna 120i Operator's Manual page 18

be large to engage the chain brake. If the chain
brake is too sensitive, it can engage during rough
operation.
• Will the chain brake always protect me from injury
during a kickback?
No. The chain brake must operate correctly to give
protection. The chain brake must also be engaged
during a kickback to stop the saw chain. If you are
near the guide bar, it is possible that the chain brake
does not have time to stop the saw chain before it
hits you.
WARNING: Only you and the correct
working technique can prevent kickbacks.
To use the cutting technique
WARNING: Use full power when you cut and
decrease the speed to idle speed after each
cut.
CAUTION: Do not let the motor operate for
too long without load. This can cause
damage to the motor.
1. Put the trunk on a saw horse or runners. (Fig. 64)
WARNING: Do not cut trunks in a pile.
That increases the risk of kickback and
can cause serious injury or death.
2. Remove the cut pieces from the work area.
WARNING: Cut pieces in the work area
increase the risk of kickback and that
you cannot keep your balance.
To cut a trunk on the ground
1. Cut through the trunk on the pull stroke. Keep full
power but be prepared for sudden accidents. (Fig.
65)
WARNING: Make sure that the saw
chain does not touch the ground when
you complete the kerf.
2. Cut approximately ⅔ through the trunk and then
stop. Turn the trunk and cut from the opposite side.
(Fig. 66)
To cut a trunk that has support on one end
WARNING: Make sure that the trunk does
not break during cutting. Obey the
instructions below.
(Fig. 67)
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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. (Fig. 68)
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.
(Fig. 69)
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. (Fig. 70)
WARNING: Stop the motor 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.
Refer to To use the cutting technique on page 18 .
WARNING: There is a high accident risk
when you use the limbing technique. Refer
Kickback information on page 17 for
to
instructions how to prevent kickback.
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.(Fig.
71)
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. (Fig. 72)
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.
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