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in use.
j) After extended periods of storage, it may
be necessary to charge and discharge the
battery pack several times to obtain maximum
performance.
k) Recharge only with the charger specified by
Worx. Do not use any charger other than that
specifically provided for use with the equipment.
l) Do not use any battery pack which is not
designed for use with the equipment.
m) Keep battery pack out of the reach of children.
n) Retain the original product literature for future
reference.
o) Remove the battery from the equipment when
not in use.
p) Dispose of properly.
q) Do not mix cells of different manufacture,
capacity, size or type within a device.
r) Keep the battery away from microwaves and high
pressure.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions concerning the proper techniques for
basic felling, limbing, and cross-cutting
1. Felling a tree
When bucking and felling operations are being performed
by two or more persons at the same time, the felling
operations should be separated from the bucking
operation by a distance of at least twice the height of the
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tree being felled. Trees should not be felled in a manner
that would endanger any person, strike any utility line or
cause any property damage. If the tree does make contact
with any utility line, the company should be notified
immediately.
The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of
the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after
it is felled.
An escape path should be planned and cleared as
necessary before cuts are started. The escape path should
extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line
of fall as illustrated in Figure 1.
Before felling is started, consider the natural lean of the
tree, the location of larger branches and the wind direction
to judge which way the tree will fall.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples and wire
from the tree.
2. Notching undercut
Make the notch 1/3 the diameter of the tree, perpendicular
to the direction of falls as illustrated in Figure 1. Make the
lower horizontal notching cut (W) first. This will help to
avoid pinching either the saw chain or the guide bar when
the second notch (X) is being made.
3. Felling back cut
Make the felling back cut (Y) at least 50 mm higher than
the horizontal notching cut as illustrated in Figure 1. Keep
the felling back cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut.
Make the felling 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 begin
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to fall. If there is any chance that the tree may not fall in
desired direction or it may rock back and bind the saw
chain, stop cutting before the felling back cut is complete
and use wedges of wood, plastic or aluminium (Z) to open
the cut and drop the tree along the desired line of fall (
When the tree begins to fall remove the chain saw from
the cut, stop the motor, put the chain saw down, then use
the retreat path planned ( ). Be alert for overhead limbs
falling and watch your footing. (See Figure 1)
Fig.1
50mm
X
Z
Y
W
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50mm
4. Limbing a tree
Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree. When
limbing leave larger lower limbs to support the log off the
ground. Remove the small limbs in one cut as illustrated in
Figure 2. Branches under tension should be cut from the
bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw.
Fig.2
5. Bucking a log
Bucking is cutting a log into lengths. It is important to
make sure your footing is firm and your weight is evenly
distributed on both feet. When possible, the log should be
raised and supported by the use of limbs, logs or chocks.
Follow the simple directions for easy cutting.
When the log is supported along its entire length as
illustrated in Figure 3, it is cut from the top (overbuck),
avoid contacting ground as this will greatly reduce the
chain sharpness.
Fig.3
When the log is supported on one end, as illustrated
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