Husqvarna 445 II Operator's Manual page 27

(Fig. 51)
• 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.
(Fig. 52)
WARNING: If the saw chain is caught in
the trunk, the product can be pushed at
you. Hold the product tightly and make
sure that the kickback zone of the guide
bar does not touch the tree and causes a
kickback.
(Fig. 53)
To use the cutting technique
WARNING: Use full throttle when you cut
and decrease to idle speed after each cut.
CAUTION: Engine damage can occur if the
engine runs for too long at full throttle
without load.
1. Put the trunk on a saw horse or runners. (Fig. 54)
WARNING: Do not cut trunks in a pile.
That increases the risk of kickback and
can result in serious injury or death.
2. Remove the cut pieces from the cutting area.
WARNING: Cut pieces in the cutting
area increase the risk of kickback and
that you can not keep your balance.
To use the spiked bumper
1. Push the spiked bumper into the trunk of the tree.
2. Apply full throttle and rotate the product. Keep the
spiked bumper against the trunk. This procedure
makes it easier to apply the force necessary to cut
through the trunk. (Fig. 55)
To cut a trunk on the ground
1. Cut through the trunk on the pull stroke. Keep full
throttle but be prepared for sudden accidents. (Fig.
56)
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. 57)
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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. 58)
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. 59)
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. 60)
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. 61)
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 27 .
Refer to
WARNING: There is a high accident risk
when you use the limbing technique. Refer
Kickback information on page 25 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.
62)
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. 63)
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