1
st Cut
WARNING: Never turn saw upside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
2
nd Cut
Always make your first cut on the compres-
sionsideofthelog. Thecompressionsideof
the log is where the pressure of the log’s
weight is concentrated.
First cut on compression side of log
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or objects
at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or
pruning. Allowing such contact can result in
serious injury.
Second cut
Second cut
WARNING: Never climb into a tree
to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms, a log, or in any position which can
cause you to lose your balance or control of
the saw.
First cut on compression side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the
log.
S Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-
ing and balance.
S Watch for logs with a compression side to
prevent the saw from pinching. See illustra-
tionfor cuttinglogs withacompression side.
S Watch out for springpoles.
Springpoles
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
are small size limbs which can catch the
saw chain and whip toward youor pullyou
off balance. Use extreme caution when
cutting small size limbs.
S Remember your first cut is always on the
compressions sideofthelog. (Refer tothe
illustration below for your first and second
cuts).
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is
released.
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
S Finish with your second cut.
Using a log for support 2nd Cut
LIMBING
S Alwayslimbatreeafter itis cutdown. Only
then can limbing be done safely and prop-
erly.
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you work.
S Startatthebaseofthefelledtreeandwork
toward the top, cutting branches and
limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.
S Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
1
st Cut
st Cut
1
S Remove larger, supporting branches with
thecuttingtechniquesdescribedinBUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
2
nd Cut
Using a support stand
S Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.
2
nd Cut
PRUNING
WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches arehigher thanyour shoulder. Get
a professional to do the job.
1
st Cut
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Husqvarna Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Husqvarna 142, Husqvarna 17 |
| Model Year | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
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