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switched off or disconnected.
Danger! Never use the chain saw if the safety
equipment is not working properly. Never try to
repair safety related protection systems yourself
– always have any work done by our service
department or by a similarly qualifi ed workshop.
6.3 Working with the chain saw
Preparation
To ensure that you can work safely, check the
following points before every use:
Condition of the chain saw
Inspect the chain saw before the start of work for
damage to the housing, the saw chain, and the
bar. Never use a chain saw which is obviously
damaged.
Saw chain
Tension of the saw chain, condition of the cutting
elements. The sharper the saw chain, the easier
and more controllable it is to operate the chain
saw. The same also applies to the chain tension.
Again, while working, check the chain tension
every 10 minutes to increase your safety. New
saw chains often tend to expand more.
Safety clothing
Always wear appropriate tight-fi tting safety
clothing like special trousers which protect
against cuts, protective gloves, and safety shoes.
Hearing protection and protective goggles.
When operating the chain saw, always wear a
protective helmet with integral face and hearing
protection. This will off er protection against falling
or thrown branches.
6.4 Correct procedures for basic use of the
chain saw
Removing branches
Here we are talking about removing branches
from the felled tree. When removing branches,
leave any downward facing branches which are
supporting the tree until the trunk of the tree
has been cut up. Smaller branches should be
removed as shown in Fig. 16 (A= cutting direction
when removing branches, B= keep away from
the ground! Supporting branches should be left
until the trunk is cut up) in a single cut from the
bottom to the top. Any branches which are under
tension should be cut from the bottom to the top
to prevent the chain saw from becoming trapped.
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Cutting the tree trunk into lengths
Here we are looking at the process of cutting
the felled tree into sections. Make sure you have
a sure footing and distribute your body weight
evenly onto both feet. If possible, the trunk should
be underlaid and supported with branches,
beams, or wedges. For easy cutting follow the
simple instructions below.
If the full length of the tree trunk is evenly
supported as shown in Fig. 17 then proceed by
cutting from the top down. Take care not to cut
into the ground in the process.
If the weight of the tree trunk is resting on one end
as shown in Fig. 18, fi rst cut through 1/3 of the
trunk diameter from the underside (A) to prevent
it from splintering. Make the second cut from the
top (2/3 of the diameter) to the height of the fi rst
cut (B) (this prevents the chain saw from being
trapped).
If the weight of the tree trunk is resting on both
ends as shown in Fig. 19, fi rst cut through 1/3
of the trunk diameter from the top (A) to prevent
it from splintering. Make the second cut from
underneath (2/3 of the diameter) to the height of
the fi rst cut (B) (this prevents the chain saw from
being trapped).
When working with the chain saw on a slope,
always position yourself at a higher point on the
slope above the tree as shown in Fig. 17. To retain
full control at the moment, when the cut goes
through, reduce pressure towards the end of the
cut without releasing your fi rm grip on the handles
of the chain saw. Take care to ensure that the
chain saw does not touch the ground.
After completing the cut, wait for the saw chain
to come to a standstill before removing the chain
saw. Always switch off the motor of the chain saw
before moving from tree to tree.
6.5 Kickback
The term "kickback" describes what happens
when the running chain saw suddenly kicks
upward and backward. Usually, this is caused
by contact between the tip of the bar and the
workpiece or the saw chain becoming trapped.
In the event of kickback, large forces occur
suddenly and violently. As a result, the chain saw
usually reacts uncontrollably. This can often result
in very serious injuries to the worker or persons in
the vicinity.
If you place the tip of the bar in cutting position,
the leverage eff ect and therefore the risk of
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