pendicular to the direction of fall. Make the lower hori
either the saw chain or the guide bar when the second
notch is being made.
Felling back cut
Make the felling back cut (Y) at least 50 mm higher than
the horizontal notching cut (X – W). Keep the felling back
cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut. Make the fell
ing 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 be
gin to fall.
If there is any chance that the tree may not fall in desired
cutting before the felling back cut is complete and use
and drop the tree along the desired line of fall.
ing and watch your footing.
the horizontal cut (Y).
LIMBING A TREE
log off the ground until after the log is bucked (cut) into
lengths. (Fig.13)
Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom
WARNING:
ing on tree trunk.
BUCKING A LOG
be thrown up or cause damage to the chain or serious
injury to the operator or bystanders.
Keep a running chain saw clear of wire fencing or the
ground.
with the spiked bumper is not possible
1. Log supported along its entire length: Cut from
ground
Log supported on one end:
(Fig. 14b)
3. Log supported on both ends:
side of the trunk or laying tree. Be careful not to trip
Original instructions
BUCKING USING A SAW HORSE
to the right of your body while cutting.
B. Keep the left arm as straight as possible.
C. Keep balance on both feet.
CAUTION:
and bar are being properly lubricated.
CUTTING WOOD UNDER TENSION
branch or trees under tension.
pinching the chan. (Fig.16)
contact of the chain saw with the ground. When sawing
(B
jamming of the chain saw.
Maintenance
WARNING: Always switch off and unplug the
power tool prior to any inspection or maintenance. To
the below described maintenance procedures regu
larly.
WARNING:
when handling the guide bar and chain.
and worn or damaged components.
before using the chain saw.
NOTE: Before returning the chain saw to an authorized
completely.
REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN
(Fig. 14c)
The bar side contacting with the machine should be re
(Fig. 15).
A) about 1/3 of the diameter into the
B
B
ONLY.
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