Original User Manual 40V chainsaw C212_214_de_en_ita_fr_es_rev4
The saw chain pushes the power tool backwards towards the user.
WARNING!
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 contact the wood and cause a
kickback. Risk of death or highly severe injuries!
Felling a tree
Risk of injury!
Felling and limbing work may be performed
by trained persons only! There is a risk of life-threatening injuries!
Before starting felling work, ensure that:
– there are no unauthorised persons and no animals within the fall area (A)
of the tree;
– there is an obstacle-free escape route for all those involved. People
withdraw (B) at an angle opposite the direction of fall;
– the area around the trunk is free of obstacles (risk of tripping!);
– the next workplace is at least two and a half tree lengths away. Before
felling the tree, check the direction in which the tree will fall and ensure that
there are neither objects nor persons or animals within a distance of 2½
tree lengths.
A tree is felled in two stages:
• Notch the trunk by approx. One-third of its diameter is on the side of the
direction of the fall (1.).
• On the opposite side, make the felling cut (2.), which must be slightly higher
than the notch (approx. 3-5 cm).
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