User's Manual

Chain Saw ENChain Saw EN
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i) Avoid Unintentional Starting - Don’t
carry plugged-in appliance with finger
on switch. Be sure switch is off when
plugging in.
j) Don’t Abuse Cord - Never carry
appliance by cord or yank it to
disconnect from receptacle.
Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
k) Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blades or
cutting edges when picking up or holding
the appliance.
l) Don’t Force Appliance - It will do the job
better and with less likelihood of a risk of
injury at the rate for which it was designed.
m) Don’t Overreach - Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
n) Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing.
Use common sense. Do not operate
appliance when you are tired.
o) Disconnect Appliance - Disconnect the
appliance from the power supply when not
in use, before servicing, when changing
accessories such as blades, and the like.
p) Store Idle Appliances Indoors - When not in
use, appliances should be stored indoors in
dry, and high or locked-up place - out of
reach of children.
q) Maintain Appliance With Care - Keep
cutting edge sharp and clean for
best performance and to reduce the
risk of injury. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
Inspect appliance cord periodically, and if
damaged, have it repaired by an authorized
service facility. Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if damaged. Keep
handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease.
r) Check Damaged Parts - Before further
use of the appliance, a guard or
other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
condition that may affect its operation. A
guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless indicated
elsewhere in this manual.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR ALL DOUBLE-INSULATED
APPLIANCES
1) Replacement Parts.
When servicing use only identical replacement
parts.
2) Polarized Appliance Connections
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other) and will require the use
of a polarized extension cord. The appliance
plug will fit into a polarized extension cord
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
into the extension cord, reverse the plug.
If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct
polarized extension cord. A polarized
extension cord will require the use of a
polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the
polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse
the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper wall
outlet. Do not change the equipment plug,
extension cord receptacle, or extension cord
plug in any way.
Keep the pole chain saw a sufficient distance
away from electrical power lines.
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE
PROPER TECHNIQUES FOR BASIC
FELLING, LIMBING, AND CROSS-
CUTTING
1. Felling a tree
When bucking and felling operations are
being performed by two or more persons at
the same time, the felling operations should
be separated from the bucking operation by
a distance of at least twice the height of the
tree being felled. Trees should not be felled in
a manner that would endanger any person,
strike any utility line or cause any property
damage. If the tree does make contact with
any utility line, the company should be
notified immediately.
The chain saw operator should keep on the
uphill side of the terrain as the tree is likely to
roll or slide downhill after it is felled.
An escape path should be planned and
cleared as necessary before cuts are started.
The escape path should extend back and
diagonally to the rear of the expected line of
fall as illustrated in Figure M.
Before felling is started, consider the natural
lean of the tree, the location of larger branches
and the wind direction to judge which way the
tree will fall.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples
and wire from the tree.
2. Notching undercut
Make the notch 1/3 the diameter of the
tree, perpendicular to the direction of falls
as illustrated in Figure M. Make the lower
horizontal notching cut first. This will help to
avoid pinching either the saw chin or the guide
bar when the second notch is being made.
3. Felling back cut
Make the felling back cut at least 50 mm
higher than the horizontal notching cut as
illustrated in Figure M. Keep the felling back
cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut.
Make the felling back cut so enough wood is
left to act as a hinge. The hinge wood keeps
the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong
direction. Do not cut through the hinge.
As the felling gets close to the hinge, the tree
should begin to fall. If there is any chance
that the tree may not fall in desired direction
or it may rock back and bind the saw chain,
stop cutting before the felling back cut is
complete and use wedges of wood, plastic or
aluminium to open the cut and drop the tree
along the desired line of fall.
When the tree begins to fall remove the chain
saw from the cut, stop the motor, put the
chain saw down, then use the retreat path
planned. Be alert for overhead limbs falling
and watch your footing.
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4. Limbing a tree
Limbing is removing the branches from a
fallen tree. When limbing leave larger lower
limbs to support the log off the ground.
Remove the small limbs in one cut as
illustrated in Figure N. Branches under tension
should be cut from the bottom up to avoid
binding the chain saw.
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5. Bucking a log
Bucking is cutting a log into lengths. It is
important to make sure your footing is firm
and your weight is evenly distributed on both
feet. When possible, the log should be raised
and supported by the use of limbs, logs or
chocks. Follow the simple directions for easy
cutting.
When the log is supported along its entire
length as illustrated in Figure O, it is cut from
the top (overbuck).
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When the log is supported on one end, as
illustrated in Figure P, cut 1/3 the diameter
from the underside (underbuck). Then make
the finished cut by overbucking to meet the
first cut.