Zenoah G455AVS Logging And Limbing, Always ensure your foothold as well as stability of the tree

1.Decide the felling direction considering the wind, Iean of the tree, location of heavy branches, ease of job after felling, and other factors .

2.While clearing the area around the tree, arrange a good foothold and retreat path.

3.Make a notch cut one-third of the way into the tree on the felling side.

4.Make a felling cut from the opposite side of the notch and at a level slightly higher than the bottom of the notch.

■LOGGING AND LIMBING

[CAUTION!]

1.Always ensure your foothold as well as stability of the tree.

2.Be alert to the rolling over of a cut log.

3.Read the instructions in “For Safe Operation” to avoid kickback of the saw.

Before starting work, check the direction of bending force inside the log to be cut. Always finish cutting from the opposite side of bending direction to prevent the guide bar from being caught in the cutaway.

• Cutting an unpillowed log

Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and cut from the opposite side.

• Cutting a pillowed log

In the area A in the picture right above, saw up from the bottom one-third and finish by sawing down from the top. In the area B, saw down from the top one-third and finish by sawing up from the bottom.

• Limbing a felled tree

[CAUTION!]

Be alert to the spring back of a cut limb.

First check which way the limb is bent. Then make a shallow cut into the compressed side to prevent the limb from being torn. Cut through from the tensed side.

• Pruning

[CAUTION!]

1.Do not use an unstable foothold or a stepladder.

2.Do not overreach.

3.Do not cut above shoulder height.

4.Always use both hands to grip the saw.

Cut up from the bottom, finish down from the top.

11