Husqvarna 562 XP Operator's Manual page 15

Pull stroke and push stroke
You can cut through wood with the product in 2 different
positions.
• 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.
• 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: 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.
To use the cutting technique
WARNING: Use full throttle when you cut
and decrease to idle speed after each cut.
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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.
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 cut a trunk on the ground
1. Cut through the trunk on the pull stroke. Keep full
throttle but be prepared for sudden accidents.
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.
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.
1. 2.
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