First cut on compression side of log
1st
Cut
2
nd Cut
Second cut
Second cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob-
jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb-
ing orpruning. Allowing suchcontact canre-
sult in serious injury.
First cut on compression side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the
log.
WARNING:Neverclimb intoatreeto
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat-
forms, a log, or in any position which can
cause you to lose your balance or control of
the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-
ing and balance.
S Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme
caution when cutting small size limbs.
Slender material may catch the saw chain
and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
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 Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.
S Watch for logs with a compression side to
prevent the saw from pinching. See illustra-
tion for cutting logs with a compression side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP-
PORT STAND
S Remember your first cut is always on the
compression side of the log. (Refer to the il-
lustration below for your first and second
cuts).
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
2
nd Cut
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
S Alwayslimb atreeafteritis cutdown. Only
then can limbing be done safely and prop-
erly.
1
st Cut
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you work.
S Start at base of the felled treeand work to-
ward 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
2
nd Cut
Remove larger, supporting branches with
thecuttingtechniquesdescribedinBUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
S
Using a support stand
S Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch saw.
2
nd Cut
PRUNING
WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branchesarehigherthanyourshoulder. Get
a professional to do the job.
1
st Cut
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Husqvarna Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Husqvarna 136, Husqvarna 136LE, Husqvarna 141, Husqvarna 141LE |
| Model Year | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
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| Publisher | husqvarna.com |
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