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  • Chainsaw 562 XP
    Proper preparation

    How To Make Tree Felling Notches & Hinges with a Chainsaw

    Felling a tree requires much more than simply whipping out your chainsaw and getting to work on it.

  • Husqvarna petrol chainsaw bore cut
    Maintenance

    How To Clean Your Husqvarna Chainsaw Air Filter

    It can be confusing to know exactly how to clean your chainsaw air filters. Especially if you’ve never done it before! But as the old saying goes, ‘prevention is better than a cure’.

  • Man wearing Husqvarna PPE Helmet, hearing protection and gloves
    Safety

    The Best PPE for Chainsaw Use

    It’s easy to get carried away once you get your hands on your new chainsaw, forgetting all about safety practices and the need for personal protective equipment (PPE).

  • Husqvarna chainsaw cutting firewood
    Proper preparation

    Working with Chainsaws - a Beginners Guide

    Chainsaws are devices that deserve our full respect. They get the job done, but we must handle them with proper care.

    If you’re new to the cutting game and don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place. We’re sharing everything you need to know to get started with your first chainsaw.

     

  • Chainsaw T535i XP with SP21G chain and arborist trousers
    Maintenance

    Chainsaw Chain Guide - Measurements, Sizes, and Types

    There’s nothing worse than a dull chainsaw chain. Professionals swear by sharpening their chain regularly, often, after each use. But like any serviceable part, your chainsaw’s chain will eventually wear out and will require replacement.

  • Chainsaw 550XP
    Usage

    Prevent your chainsaw from getting stuck using the cross-cutting technique

    Using a cross-cutting technique when felling trees not only increases safety but also prevents your chainsaw from becoming stuck. Using an incorrect cutting technique can cause the guide bar to become pinched or the trunk to split when you don't want it to.

  • 550XP
    Usage

    Can you cut wet wood with a chainsaw?

    For those who live in a temperate climate with plenty of rainfall all through the year, one question keeps cropping up. “Can you cut wet wood with a chainsaw?”

  • Man with Chainsaw
    Proper preparation

    How to Cut Firewood

    There is more to cutting firewood than simply taking an axe or chainsaw to it. 

  • Chainsaw 440
    Maintenance

    Common Chainsaw Problems Solved

    Chainsaws are among the most efficient power tools around. Few others can move a few hundred tonne of wood with minimal effort. From felling trees to chopping firewood and carving, a high-quality all-round chainsaw is an arborist’s best friend.