Powerplus POW64251 CHAINSAW 2400W 400MM EN - Manual (Page 12)

POW64251
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11.1 Cutting logs, branches, etc.
When cutting timber with the chain saw, the left arm
should be kept almost straight Guide the saw so that no
part of your body extends beyond the imaginary line
«X» drawn through the guide bar.
Press the spiked stop (10) on the saw against the
timber and only then start cutting holding the tool by the
handle (5) and raising the switch handle.
Fig 8
If you cannot cut the timber right Through with a single stroke:
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Apply light pressure to the handle(5) and continue sawing and
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Draw the chain saw back a little, then
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Apply the spiked stop a little lower and
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finish the cut by raising the switch handle
Withdraw the saw from the cut while the chain is still running.
When cutting timber resting on the ground, never allow the saw chain to cut into soil under the
timber; this would dull the chain immediately.
When cutting trunks resting on a slope, the operator should always stand uphill of the trunk.
11.2 Trimming trees
When trimming trees, always cut from above to allow the branch to drop away downwards It
may however be useful to cut into the branch from below first.
When cutting off a branch the chain saw should be supported against the bole of the tree if at
all Possible.
Never attempt to cut off branches with the nose of the guide bar.
Particular care should be taken when sawing through a branch that is under tension and that
might spring up and hit you.
11.3 To fell a tree
Before commencing to cut down a tree, you must be clear where you want it to fall and be
sure that there is nothing in the way, such as power lines or a building that could be damaged
when the tree falls.
NO person or animal must be within 2 1/2 tree lengths of the base of the tree.
You should clear two escape routes. Each opening put at an angle of about 45 in the direction
opposite to that in which you plan that the tree should fall (Fig.10). These escape routes must
be clear and free of obstruction.