Felling A Tree; Bucking And Limbing - T.I.P. Cross Tools CKS 1200 V Traducción De Las Instrucciones De Uso Originales

Translation of original operating instructions
• It is extremely important that the chain brake be checked for proper
operation before each use and that the chain be sharp in order to
maintain the kick- back safety level of this saw. Removal of the safe- ty
devices, inadequate maintenance. or incorrect replacement of the bar or chain may in-
crease the risk to serious personal injury due to kickback.
8.2.

Felling a tree

location of heavy branches, ease of completing the task after felling and other factors.
2. While clearing the area around the tree, arrange a good foothold and retreat path.
3. Make a notch cut one-third of the way into the tree on the felling side.
4. Make a felling cut from the opposite side of the notch and at a level slightly higher than
the bottom of the notch.
WARNING: When you fell a tree, be sure to warn neighboring workers of the danger.
8.3.

Bucking and limbing

WARNING:
• Always ensure your foothold. Do not stand on the log.
• Be alert to the rolling over of a cut log. Especially when working on a slope, stand
on the uphill side of the log.
• Follow the instructions in "For Safe Operation" to avoid kickback of the saw
Before starting work, check the direction of bending force inside the log to be cut. Always
finish cutting from the opposite side of the bending direction to prevent the guide bar from
being caught in the cut.
A log lying on the ground
A log hanging off the ground
(1) Notch cut
(2) Felling cut
(3) Felling direction
1. Decide the felling direction considering the wind, lean of the tree.
Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and cut from
the opposite side.
Area "A", saw up from the bottom one-third and finish
by sawing down from the top. In area "B", saw down
from the top one-third and finish by sawing up from
the bottom.
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