Husqvarna 533RS Operator's Manual page 24

2. Put the saw blade against the tree as given in the
picture.
3. Tilt the saw blade and push it with force diagonally
down to the right. At the same time, push the tree
with the blade guard. (Fig. 72)
To fell a tree to the right
To fell to the right, push the bottom of the tree to the left.
1. Apply full throttle.
2. Put the saw blade against the tree as given in the
picture.
3. Tilt the saw blade and push it with force diagonally
up and to the right. At the same time, push the tree
with the blade guard. (Fig. 73)
To fell a tree forward
To fell forward, push the bottom of the tree rearward.
1. Apply full throttle.
2. Put the saw blade against the tree as given in the
picture.
3. Pull the saw blade forward with a fast movement.
(Fig. 74)
To fell large trees
Large trees must be cut from 2 sides.
1. Examine in which direction the tree will fall.
2. Apply full throttle.
3. Do the first cut on the side of the tree to which it will
fall. (Fig. 75)
4. Cut through the tree from the other side. (Fig. 76)
CAUTION:
blocked, do not pull the product with a
sudden movement. That can cause damage
to the saw blade, bevel gear, shaft or
handlebar. Release the handles, hold the
shaft with 2 hands and carefully pull the
product.
Note:
Use more cutting pressure fo fell small trees.
Use less cutting pressure to fell large trees.
Brush cutting with a saw blade
To fell to the left, push the bottom of the tree to the right.
• Cut down thin trees and brush.
• Move the product from side to side.
• Cut many trees in one movement.
• For groups of thin trees: (Fig. 77)
a) Cut the outer trees high up.
b) Cut the outer trees to the correct height.
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If the saw blade becomes
c) Cut from the center. If you cannot get access to
the center, cut the outer trees high up and let
them fall. This decreases the risk that the saw
blade becomes blocked.
To clear grass with a grass blade
1. Keep your feet apart during operation of the product.
Make sure feet are tightly against the ground.
2. Put the support cup lightly on the ground. This
prevents the blade from touching the ground.
3. Use a sideway movement from right to left for a clear
stroke. Use the left side of the blade (between 8 and
12 o'clock) to cut. (Fig. 78)
4. Angle the blade to the left when you clear grass.
Note:
The grass collects easily in a line.
5. Use a sideway movement from left to right for the
return stroke.
6. Do the work rhythmically.
7. Move forward and keep feet tightly against the
ground.
8. Stop the engine.
9. Remove the product from the clip on the harness.
10. Put the product on the ground.
11. Collect the cut material.
To clear
(Fig. 79)
To achieve the best results:
• Hold the trimmer so that the trimmer head is just
above the ground.
• Tilt the trimmer head at a slight angle.
• Let the end of the trimmer line strike the ground
around objects.
To trim the grass
1. Hold the trimmer head immediately above the
ground at an angle. Do not push the trimmer line
into the grass. (Fig. 80)
2. Decrease the length of the trimmer line by 10-12
cm / 4-4.75 in.
3. Decrease the engine speed to decrease the risk of
damage to plants.
4. Use 80 % throttle when you cut grass near objects.
(Fig. 81)
To cut the grass
1. Make sure that the trimmer line is parallel to the
ground when you cut. (Fig. 82)
2. Do not push the trimmer head to the ground. The
ground and the product can be damaged.
3. Do not let the trimmer head touch the ground
continuously, it can cause damage to the trimmer
head.
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