Homelite CSP3816 - UT74123A manual Felling Trees Hazardous Conditions, Keep Bystanders Away

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OPERATION

FELLING TREES

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS

See Figure 29.

WARNING:

Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy precipitation. Wait until the hazardous weather has ended.

When felling a tree, it is important that you heed the following warnings to prevent possible serious injury.

Wear eye, hearing and head protection when operating this equipment.

Do not cut down trees having an extreme lean or large trees with rotten or dead limbs, loose bark or hollow trunks. Have these trees pushed or dragged down with heavy equipment and then cut them up.

Consider the distribution and weight of heavy limbs. Clear out the underbrush round the tree to be felled. Do not cut trees near electrical wires or buildings.

Consider the direction in which the tree leans.

Check the tree for damaged or dead branches which could fall and hit you during felling.

Periodically glance at the top of the tree during the back-cut to assure the tree is going to fall in the desired direction.

Keep all bystanders at a safe distance (at least twice the height of the tree).

Prepare a path of safe retreat.

If the tree starts to fall in the wrong direction, or if the saw gets caught or hung up during the fall, leave the saw and save yourself!

Consider the wind direction before felling a tree.

Do not fell trees near power lines or near buildings which could be struck by falling limbs or the tree itself.

The chainsaw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain, as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.

Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples and wire from the tree where felling cuts are to be made.

WARNING:

Do NOT fell trees near power lines or near buildings which could be struck by falling limbs or the tree itself.

STAY AWAY FROM

ELECTRICAL LINES

AND BUILDINGS

WEIGHT OF HEAVY LIMBSC

DEAD LIMBS

CLEAR

UNDERBRUSH

WEAR EYE, HEAD AND HEARING PROTECTION AS WELL AS OTHER SAFETY APPAREL

KEEP

BYSTANDERS

AWAY

CONSIDER THE DIRECTION IN WHICH THE TREE LEANS

RETREAT

PATH

Fig. 29

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsKeep ALL Parts of Your Body away from the saw Specific Safety Rules General PrecautionsSafety Apparel Basic Precautions in the CUTTING/ Work AreaMaintenance Precautions Push and PullKICK-BACK Pull PushSymbols Symbol Name ExplanationSymbols Specifications Features Understanding Your Chainsaw Safety Devices OperationSAFE-T-TIPANTI-KICK-BACK Nose Guard LOW KICK-BACK SAW ChainKICK-BACK Precautions Chain BrakeRUN Position Brake KICK-BACK Danger Zone RotationalFuel and Refuelling Handling the Fuel SafelyMixing the Fuel Filling the TankStarting the Engine Brake Position Ignition Switch RUN Primer BulbAdding OIL Starting a Cold Engine Starting a Warm Engine Ignition Switch Stop PositionStopping the Engine Preparing for Cutting Proper Grip on HandlesProper Cutting Stance Chain LineBasic OPERATING/CUTTING Procedures Work Area PrecautionsAdjusting the Carburettor AIR FilterBrake Position RUN Position Adjusting Idling SpeedOperating the Chain Brake Retreat Path Felling Trees Hazardous ConditionsKeep Bystanders Away Retreat Proper Procedure for Tree FellingPlanned Line of Fall Hinge Notch Approx /3 Diameter TrunkHinge Back CUT WedgeRemoving Buttress Roots BuckingBucking with a Wedge Vertical CUT Loose Section Horizontal KICK-BACK WedgeBucking Logs Under Stress OVER-BUCKINGUNDER-BUCKING LOG Supported AT ONE END Finishing CUTLimbing and Pruning Cutting Spring PolesLoad Second CUT Finishing CUT Spring PoleMaintenance Assembling the BAR and ChainCutters Chain Tensioning Screw Flats on Drive Links Adjusting the Chain TensionChain Maintenance Sharpening the Cutters Check for Wear or Damage LEFT-HAND Cutters RIGHT-HAND Side Plate Angle Maintaining Depth Gauge ClearanceTOP Plate Filing Angle Restore Original Shape by Rounding Front Maintaining the Guide BARMaintaining the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard Lubricating HoleCleaning the AIR Filter Starter AssemblyMounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard Tighten 3/4 A TurnCleaning the Starter Unit Cleaning the EngineChecking the Fuel Filter Replacing the Sparking PlugCleaning the Spark Arresting Silencer Chain Catcher Brake Band Clean the Chain BrakeChain Brake Storing the Chainsaw 1 Month or LongerBAR and Chain Combinations TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Solution Tions. See Figure Warranty Safety DirectiveGuarantee Statement Rtsa / Rtuk / RTG EC Declaration of ConformityRyobi Technologies GmbH

CSP3816 - UT74123A, CSP4520 - UT74127A, CSP4518 - UT74125A specifications

Homelite has long been known for producing reliable and efficient outdoor power equipment, and its lineup of chainsaws, including the CSP4518, CSP4520, and CSP3816 models, continues to uphold that reputation. These chainsaws are designed to cater to a wide range of cutting needs, making them popular choices for both homeowners and professionals.

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