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Husqvarna Chainsaw Chains Explained

The chain is one of the fundamental components of a good chainsaw. That's why its critical you use the correct chain for the right application. Here we explain which Husqvarna chain is right of the job in hand.

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It’s all about the output: Introducing the Husqvarna X-Cut saw chain

The Husqvarna X-Cut is the world’s first original Husqvarna saw chain. It’s designed for a single purpose: to optimise the performance of your Husqvarna chainsaw – and thereby maximise your output. This is how it works.

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Smooth and sharp: Professionals try the new Husqvarna X-Cut saw chain

Tagging along with professionals as they test Husqvarna products in real environments is the most exciting way to see if our efforts have paid off. In the case of the new X-Cut saw chain, however, the excitement may have been mixed with a certain nervousness on the part of the test managers. Would this wholly new product for Husqvarna gain the acceptance of hard-working loggers and arborists?

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Choosing the right saw chain: A few tips

If you want to get the most out of your chainsaw, it’s important that you choose the saw chain that is exactly right. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

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How to get involved in pole climbing

The sport of pole climbing is one that tests balance, strength, endurance and flat out determination. Competitors don harnesses, helmets, spiked shoes and use climbing equipment to run vertically up a pole while a clock times their efforts. Here we look at how to get involved in pole climbing.

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Luke Chapman (woodcarver) reviews the battery chainsaw 536LiXP

This chainsaw was brought to me to try out at the East Anglian Game and Country show on 23rd April '16 by Andy Campbell, to give my verdict on how it would behave as a carving tool, and to show what could be done with it in front of an audience.

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How to run an arborist business and compete around the world, Jo Hedger's story

Triple World Tree Climbing Champion, Jo Hedger, joins Husqvarna's H-Team. Alongside competing in tree climbing championships around the world, Jo runs a successful arborist business, Arbor-Venture Tree Care. Read more about here impressive experience!

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Meet the H-Team

What do a former world champion, world logging championship representative and FCA board member and a City & Guilds Assessor and Lantra instructor all have in common? They are all members of the newly formed Husqvarna H-Team. A dedicated, highly skilled and industry respected group of individuals who have been tasked to help make Husqvarna even greater! Continue reading to discover who they are.

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Husqvarna Launches Global Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

On Friday 14^th October Husqvarna is running a charity giveaway on Facebook in aid of Breast Cancer Care UK to increase awareness and raise money to help in the fight against breast cancer.

You can contribute by simply entering the giveaway on Husqvarna’s Facebook page and at the end of the day one lucky winner will be randomly selected to walk away with a money can’t buy, PINK Husqvarna 450 Rancher chainsaw, the only one in the UK.

In order to enter, you must comment on our Facebook post on Friday 14^th October with the most inspirational woman to you. (no other day will count).

Husqvarna will also donate £1 for every like on the post throughout the day to Breast Cancer Care UK.

Breast cancer is currently the most common cause of cancer death for females, and is the second most common cancer overall. There is currently no cure for breast cancer — which is why research is of vital importance.

Join in the fight with us

To enter the 2016 Husqvarna Breast Cancer Awareness charity giveaway, or to view the official rules, visit Husqvarna’s Facebook page on 14.10.2016. No other method of entry will be accepted.

Help raise more money for Breast Cancer Care sharing the giveaway on Facebook and Twitter using the following hashtags:

#gopink #breastcancerawareness #Husqycares #Husqvarna

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Interview: Mayumi Ishimura

Today we have taken the opportunity to sit down with Mayumi Ishimura. She lives in Aomori City, in the North East Region (Tohoku) of Japan and she is specialize in the sale and maintenance of wood stoves, pellet stoves, and other wood biomass fuelled heaters, as well as in the sale of firewood.

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How to get involved in pole climbing

The sport of pole climbing is one that tests balance, strength, endurance and flat out determination. 

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Why Choose a Top-Handle Chainsaw?

Top-handle chainsaws are the perfect choice for professional users and arborists. In this article, Husqvarna will explain why this type of chainsaw might be the right choice for your application.

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Tools for felling a tree

The size of the tree determines which felling tools you need to use.

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Things to keep in mind when you buy a chainsaw

Looking to prune bushes, or to cut down trees? When buying a new chainsaw the most important thing to consider is how you will use it.

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Storm-cleanup with chainsaws – how to stay safe when nature strikes

Families trapped in their homes. Trees coming straight at you while working. As a firefighter in frequently storm-hit Mississippi, Woodman Speights has plenty of experience of working with chainsaws in tough conditions. Like the dangerous task of storm cleanup – something that should only be done by trained professionals. “I’ve seen some serious damage,” he says.

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On top of her game – Kiah Martin on being one of the best arborists in the world

Remember when you were a child and climbed trees? Some people keep climbing and become arborists. Some of them become the best in the world. One member of that elite group is Kiah Martin, a world champion winning arborist based in Melbourne. This is her story.

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Tree care and nature conversation - a natural part of modern forestry

The forest is too valuable not to be thought of from a long perspective. Because of this, tree care and nature conservation not only should – but must – be a part of modern forestry.

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Safer work at fast pace along power line corridors

Things move quickly when a team is felling trees and cutting branches along a power line corridor. It's a tough job that requires high precision at all times. Gerry Breton, Safety Director at Lucas Tree Experts, decided at an early stage to invest in Husqvarna saws with the unique chain brake TrioBrake. It proved to be a profitable investment. Chainsaw user Bill Raleigh and his colleagues are now working smarter – using better working techniques and working more safely and ergonomically.

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Efficient logging in heat at high altitude

It's a warm, dry, remote location high in the mountains. Big trees are felled here at a rapid rate on the steep slopes. It's a tough environment that makes great demands on both the loggers and their machines. Jaime Wagenfuhr and his son Graham are enjoying every minute. Using chainsaws with the self-adjusting carburettor AutoTune allows them to work unhindered and efficiently – at all altitudes and at all temperatures.

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How to pick the best chainsaw for your needs

The difference between a good: chainsaws and the best chainsaw for your specific needs can be significant. We know which factors matter when you decide which saw is your perfect fit.

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One World Record and Four Gold Medals To Husqvarna at World Logging Championships in Poland