General Rules - Husqvarna 335XPT Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Working one-handed is dangerous and should only be
carried out by persons who are trained in this special
working method.
When performing tree maintenance work one-handed,
cutting equipment can more easily slide or bounce on a
stem or branch, increasing the risk of kickback.
Take care to insure that the saw falls under its own
weight when finishing a pruning cut. Work should
therefore always be carried out with the saw in such a
position that the body is always clear of the cutting
equipment.

General rules

1 If you understand what kickback is and how it happens then
you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. By
being prepared you reduce the risk. Kickback is usually
quite mild, but it can sometimes be very sudden and
violent.
2 The saw should always
be held in a firm grip, with
the right hand on the rear
handle and the left hand
on the front handle. Wrap
your fingers and thumb
around the handles. You
should use this grip
whether you are right-
handed or left-handed.
This grip minimises the
effect of kickback and lets
you keep the saw under
control.
One-handed working may be necessary, but should only be
carried by persons who are trained and have knowledge of
tree maintenance work using a chain saw, both above and
on the ground. Do not let go of the handles!
3 Most kickback accidents
happen during limbing.
Make sure that you are
standing properly and that
nothing can cause you to
trip or lose your balance.
Lack of concentration can
lead to kickback if the
kickback zone of the bar
accidentally touches a
branch, nearby tree or
some other object.
4 The chain saw should not
be used above shoulder
height. Avoid cutting with
the guide bar tip.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
If it is necessary to cut
branches or similar which
are above shoulder
height, a lift platform or
scaffold tower is
recommended.
5 Always use a fast cutting
speed, i.e. full throttle.
6 Take great care when you
cut with the top edge of
the bar, i.e. when cutting
from the underside of the
object. This is known as
cutting on the push
stroke. The chain tries to
push the saw back
towards the user.
Unless the user resists
this pushing force there is
a risk that the saw will
move so far backwards
that only the kickback
zone of the bar is in
contact with the tree. This
will cause kickback.
Cutting with the bottom
edge of the bar, i.e. from
the top of the object
downwards, is known as
cutting on the pull stroke.
In this case the saw pulls
itself towards the tree and
the front edge of the saw
provides a natural rest
when cutting. Cutting on
the pull stroke gives you
better control over the
saw and the position of
the kickback zone.
7 Follow the instructions on sharpening and maintaining your
bar and chain. When you replace the bar and chain use
only combinations that are recommended by us. See the
sections on "Cutting equipment" and "Technical data".
!
The risk of kickback is increased if you use
the wrong cutting equipment or a chain that is
not sharpened correctly. The wrong
combination of bar and chain can increase the
risk of kickback!
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