WORKING TECHNIQUES
Using the chainsaw in the tree
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‘hold and cut’ sections.
An analysis of accidents with these saws during tree
service operations shows the primary cause as being
inappropriate one-handed use of the saw. In the vast
majority of accidents, operators fail to adopt a secure
work position witch allows them to hold both handles of
the saw. This results in an increased risk of injury due to:
attempt to catch falling sections.
Cut in the tree when he/she is only secured with one
rope, always use 2 secured lines.
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check condition of harness, belt and ropes at regular
frequent intervals.
Freeing a trapped saw
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not having a firm grip on the saw if it kicks back.
a lack of control of the saw such that it is more liable
to contact climbing lines and operators body
(particularly the left hand and arm)
If the saw should become trapped during cutting,
operators should:
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switch off the saw and attach it securely to the tree
inboard (i.e. towards the truck side) of the cut or to a
separate tool line.
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losing control from insecure work position resulting in
contact with the saw (unexpected movement during
operation of the saw)
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pull the saw from the kerf whilst lifting the branch as
necessary.
Securing the work position for two-handed use
if necessary, use a handsaw or second chain saw to
release the trapped saw by cutting a minimum of 30
cm away from the trapped saw.
To allow the operator to hold the saw with both hands,
they should as general rule, aim for secure work position
where they are operating the saw at:
Whether a handsaw or a chainsaw is used to free a stuck
saw, the release cuts should always be outboard (toward
the tips of the branch), in order to prevent the saw being
taken with the section and further complicating the
situation.
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hip level when cutting horizontal sections.
solar plexus level when cutting vertical sections.
Where the operator is working close into vertical stems
with a low lateral forces on their work position, then a good
footing may be all that is needed to maintain a secure
work position. However as operators move away from the
stem, they will need to take steps to remove or counteract
the increasing lateral forces by, for example, a re-direct of
the main line via a supplementary anchor point or using
an adjustable strop direct from the harness to a
supplementary anchor point.
Basic cutting technique
WARNING! Never use a chain saw by
holding it with one hand. A chain saw is
not safely controlled with one hand; you
can cut yourself. Always have a secure,
firm grip around the handles with both
hands.
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Gaining a good footing at the working position can be
assisted by use of a temporary foot stirrup created from
an endless sling.
General
Starting the saw in the tree
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Always use full throttle when cutting!
When starting the saw in the tree, the operator should:
a) apply the chain brake before starting.
Reduce the speed to idle after every cut (running the
engine for too long at full throttle without any load, i.e.
without any resistance from the chain during cutting,
can lead to serious engine damage).
b) hold saw on either the left or right of the body when
starting:
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on the left side hold the saw with the left hand on the
front handle and thrust the saw away from the body
while holding the pull starter cord in the other hand.
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Cutting from above = Cutting on the pull stroke.
Cutting from below = Cutting on the push stroke.
Cutting on the push stroke increases the risk of kickback.
See instructions under the heading How to avoid
kickback.
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on the right side, hold the saw with the right hand on
either handle and thrust the saw away from the body
while holding the pull starter cord in the left hand.
Terms
The chain brake should always be engaged before
lowering a running saw onto its strop. Operators should
always check the saw has sufficient fuel before
undertaking critical cuts.
Cutting = General term for cutting through wood.
Limbing = Cutting branches off a felled tree.
Splitting = When the object you are cutting breaks off
before the cut is complete.
One-hand use of the chainsaw
Operators should never use a chain saw onehanded.
Operators should never:
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cut with the kickback zone at the tip of the chainsaw
guide bar
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Husqvarna Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Husqvarna T425 |
| Model Year | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
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| Publisher | husqvarna.com |
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