Full Product Manual

Operation

Sawing Technique

This section deals with the basic working technique when

handling the chainsaw. The information given here does not

replace the extensive training and experience of a specialist.

Avoid any work for which you are not adequately qualied!

Imprudent handling of the chainsaw may result in extremely

serious or fatal injuries!

Pull Stroke Sawing

With this technique the underside of the saw rail saws from top

to bottom (see Figure 13).

The saw chain pushes the power tool forwards away from the

user. The front edge of the power tool forms a support which

absorbs the forces which occur when sawing on the tree trunk.

In pull stroke sawing the user has much more control over the

power tool and can better avoid kickbacks. Therefore this sawing

technique is preferred.

Push Stroke Sawing

With this technique the upper side of the saw rail saws from

bottom to top (see Figure 14).

The saw chain pushes the power tool backwards towards the

user.

If the saw rail jams, the power tool may be thrown back towards

the user with great force.

If the user does not use his physical strength to compensate for

the force of the saw chain pushing backwards, there is a risk that

only the tip of the saw rail will make contact with the wood and

cause a kickback with a risk of death or severe injury!

Removing branches

• Start at bottom of the trunk and work upwards (see Figure 15).

• 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) from the base of the branch saw upwards

into the branch 1/3 of the branch diameter

• A little further up the branch saw through the branch from top

to bottom

• Make a cut close to the trunk

. Make the cut from top to

bottom.

WARNING

Figure 13

Figure 14

Figure 15