Husqvarna 445 Rancher Operator's Manual page 19

WARNING:
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:
does not break during cutting. Obey the
instructions below.
(Fig. 67)
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:
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:
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 18 .
Refer to
WARNING:
risk when you use the limbing technique.
Kickback information on page 17 for
Refer to
instructions how to prevent kickback.
WARNING:
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.
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Make sure that the saw
Make sure that the trunk
Make sure that the saw
Stop the engine if the saw
There is a high accident
Cut limbs one by one. Be
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:
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.
b) Cut on the push stroke. (Fig. 73)
3. Remove the limbs on the left side of the trunk.
a) Select the applicable cutting technique for the
tension in the branch. (Fig. 74)
WARNING:
about how to cut the branch, speak
to a professional chainsaw operator
before you continue.
To cut trees and branches that are in tension on
Refer to
page 21 for instructions on how to cut branches that
are in tension.
To use the tree felling technique
WARNING:
to fell a tree. If possible, engage in a training
course in chainsaw operation. Speak to an
operator with experience for more
knowledge.
To keep a safe distance
1. Make sure that persons around you keep a safe
distance at a minimum of 2 1/2 tree lengths. (Fig. 75)
2. Make sure that no person is in the risk zone before
or during felling. (Fig. 76)
To calculate the felling direction
1. Examine in which direction it is necessary for the
tree to fall. The goal is to fell it in a position where
you can limb and cut the trunk easily. It is also
important that you are stable on your feet and can
move about safely.
WARNING:
possible to fell the tree in its natural
If you are not sure
If you are not sure
You must have experience
If it is dangerous or not
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