Husqvarna 324RX - Manual (Page 24)

WORKING TECHNIQUES
24 – English
• You should plan the strip so that you avoid going over
ditches or other obstacles on the ground. You should also
orient the strip to take advantage of wind conditions, so
that cleared stems fall in the cleared area of the stand.
Forestry clearing using a saw blade
• The risk of blade thrust increases with increasing stem
size. You should therefore avoid cutting with the area of
the blade between 12 o’clock and 3 o’clock.
• To fell to the left, the bottom of the tree should be pushed
to the right. Tilt the blade and bring it diagonally down to
the right, exerting firm pressure. At the same time push
the stem using the blade guard. Cut with the area of the
blade between 3 o’clock and 5 o’clock. Apply full throttle
before advancing the blade.
• To fell to the right, the bottom of the tree should be
pushed to the left. Tilt the blade and bring it diagonally up
to the right. Cut with the area of the blade between 3
o’clock and 5 o’clock so that the direction of rotation of
the blade pushes the bottom of the tree to the left.
• To fell a tree forwards, the bottom of the tree should be
pulled backwards. Pull the blade backwards with a quick,
firm movement.
• Large stems must be cut from two sides. First determine
which direction the stem will fall. Make the first cut on the
felling side. Then finish cutting the stem from the other
side. Adjust the cutting pressure to match the size of the
stem and the hardness of the wood. Small stems require
more pressure, while large stems require less pressure.
• If the stems are tightly packed, adapt your walking pace
to suit.
• If the blade jams in a stem, never jerk the machine free.
If you do this the blade, bevel gear, shaft or handlebar
may be damaged. Release the handles, grip the shaft
with both hands and gently pull the machine free.