Husqvarna 343FRM User Manual

26 – English

conditions, so that cleared stems fall in the cleared 
area of the stand.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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To fell a tree forwards, the bottom of the tree should be 
pulled backwards. Pull the blade backwards with a 
quick, firm movement.

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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.

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If the stems are tightly packed, adapt your walking 
pace to suit.

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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.