EDM Koma Pro 08337 Manual De Instrucciones página 86

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When moving the chainsaw from one attachment point
to another, the operator must ensure that the chainsaw
is securely tightened at the new position before
loosening it from the previous attachment point.
7.7.3. USE OF THE CHAINSAW IN THE TREE
Most of the accidents in the pruning height occur
because the operator fails to take a safe position
allowing him to use the saw with both hands. Using the
chainsaw with one hand involves:
- That the chainsaw is not firmly seized in event of a
kickback.
- That is more difficult to handle the chainsaw so it
is more likely that it comes into contact with the
ascent lines, security and attachment cords, and
the body of the operator (particularly with the left
hand and arm).
- Increases the loss of
control due to an unsafe
working position that
results in the contact of
the moving chainsaw with
the branch to be cut.
As a general rule you
should get a firm
footing in order to use
the machine with both hands. In order to do so, the
operator should seek a safe position in which to work
with the chainsaw at hip level (when cutting horizontal
sections) or at the solar plexus level (when cutting
vertical sections).
If the operator is working near vertical stems where
there are small lateral forces in the working position,
then a good positioning of the
feet is enough to get a firm
footing. However, as the operator
moves away from the vertical
stem he will need to step to
B
eliminate or counteract the
lateral forces, thus modifying the
main ascent route through an
additional anchor or through the
A
use of an adjustable safety cord
hooked from the harness up to
an additional anchor point.
The operator can also get a good positioning of the
feet in the working position by means of a temporary
abutment formed from a sling without end.
7.7.3.4. USING THE CHAINSAW WITH ONE HAND
Only when it is impossible for the operator to cut from
a stable position using both hands, you can maintain a
working position by leaning on one hand. Use the saw
with the fully outstretched arm and make sure the arm
is at a right angle to the line of the body so you can cut
with one hand.
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