Husqvarna 535i XP 14 [18/32] Maintenance

To use the product in the tree

WARNING: Most accidents occur if the

operator does not have full control of the

product or the work position. Read and

understand the safety instructions before

you use this product.

• Keep a safe work position when you cut horizontal

sections at hip level and vertical sections at solar

plexus level. This lets you to hold the product with

both hands and must be considered as a general

rule.

• Make sure to be stable on your feet when you

operate with vertical branches with a low lateral

force. Steer the safety line through a different anchor

point to remove or prevent increasing lateral forces.

You can also use an adjustable strop directly from

the harness to a different anchor point.

• Use a foot loop to keep a safe work position.

• Do a check of the harness, belt and ropes at a

regular interval.

To free a trapped product

1. Stop the product.

2. Attach the product safely to the cut directed against

the tree or to at separate tool line.

3. Lift the branch and remove the product from the cut

at the same time. Use a lever to open up the cut.

WARNING: Do not try to pull the product

free. Risk of serious injury.

4. Use a handsaw or a second chainsaw to release the

product if necessary. Cut the branch at a minimum of

30 cm/12 in from the trapped product. Make the cut

outside from where the product is trapped.

Maintenance

Introduction

WARNING: Before you do maintenance, you

must read and understand the safety

chapter.

Maintenance and checks of the safety

devices on the product

To do a check of the front hand guard

Regularly do a check of the front hand guard.

1. Make sure that the front hand guard is not damaged

and that there are no defects, such as cracks.

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