Husqvarna 240i Manuel D'utilisation page 32

2. Cut through the remaining part of the trunk on the
push stroke to complete the cut. (Fig. 77)
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.
Refer to To use the cutting technique on page 31 .
WARNING:
risk when you use the limbing technique.
Kickback information on page 30 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.
Note:
If it is necessary, cut the limbs piece by piece.
Cut the smaller branches (A) and (B) before you cut the
limb near the trunk (C).
(Fig. 78)
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. 79)
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. 80)
3. Remove the limbs on the left side of the trunk.
a) Select the applicable cutting technique for the
tension in the branch. (Fig. 81)
WARNING:
about how to cut the branch, speak
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Stop the motor if the saw
There is a high accident
Cut limbs one by one. Be
If you are not sure
If you are not sure
to a professional chainsaw operator
before you continue.
To cut trees and branches that are in tension
Refer to
on page 34 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.
82)
2. Make sure that no person is in the risk zone before
or during felling. (Fig. 83)
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
direction, fell the tree in a different
direction.
2. Examine the natural fall direction of the tree. For
example the tilt and bend of the tree, wind direction,
the location of the branches and weight of snow.
3. Examine if there are obstacles, for example other
trees, power lines, roads and/or buildings around.
4. Look for signs of damage and rot in the stem.
WARNING:
mean a risk that the tree falls before you
complete the cutting.
5. Make sure the tree has no damaged or dead
branches that can break off and hit you during
felling.
6. Do not let the tree fall onto a different standing tree.
It is dangerous to remove a caught tree and there is
a high accident risk. Refer to
on page 33 . (Fig. 84)
WARNING:
operations, lift your hearing protection
immediately when the sawing is
complete. It is important that you hear
sounds and warning signals.
You must have experience
If it is dangerous or not
Rot in the stem can
To free a trapped tree
During critical felling
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