WEN 4014 14 Electric Chainsaw User Manual

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LIMBING – THE REMOvAL OF

BRANCHES FROM A FELLED

TREE. (FIG.16)

Do not use the nose of the guide bar.

Be careful and cautious and avoid

contacting the log, other limbs or

objects with the nose of the guide bar.

Be extremely cautious of limbs under

tension.

These limbs can spring back towards

the operator and cause loss of control

resulting in injury. Always stand to the

left of the trunk and maintain a secure

footing. Always use both hands when

cutting.

BUCKING

The sawing of a log or fallen tree into

smaller pieces. (Fig. 17-18)

When bucking up a log, check to see

where the log is supported and determine

which way the two halves will fall when

cut. If the log is under tension, always

start with a relieving cut (1) at compres-

sion side. Then make a bucking cut (2) at

tension side. If the saw pinches, stop the

engine and remove the saw from the log.

WarnInG - a majority of kickback accidents occur

during limbing.

WarnInG - never attempt to cut logs while they are in a

pile or when a couple of logs are lying together. Such at-

tempts drastically increase the risk of kickback which can

result in serious or fatal injury. When bucking, do not stand on the

log. make sure the log will not roll downhill. If bucking on a slope,

stand uphill of the log.