Homelite CSP4518 - UT74125A Proper Procedure for Tree Felling, Planned Line of Fall, Retreat

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OPERATION

PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING

See Figure 30.

1.Pick your escape route (or routes in case the intended route is blocked). Clear the immediate area round the tree and make sure there are no obstructions in your planned path of retreat. Clear the path of safe retreat approximately 135° from the planned line of fall.

2.Consider the force and direction of the wind, the lean and balance of the tree and the location of large limbs. These things influence the direction in which the tree will fall. Do not try to fell a tree along a line different from its natural line of fall.

PLANNED LINE OF FALL

90°

PLANNED PATH OF SAFE RETREAT 135° FROM PLANNED LINE OF FALL

		RETREAT
		SAFE
	135°	RETREAT
PLANNED	135°	ZONE
PLANNED
LINE OF FALL		45°
		90°
		45°
	135°	SAFE
	135°	RETREAT
		RETREAT
		ZONE
		RETREAT

Fig. 30

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety RulesKeep ALL Parts of Your Body away from the saw General Precautions Specific Safety RulesSafety Apparel Basic Precautions in the CUTTING/ Work AreaPush and Pull Maintenance PrecautionsKICK-BACK Pull PushSymbol Name Explanation SymbolsSymbols Specifications Features Operation Understanding Your Chainsaw Safety DevicesSAFE-T-TIPANTI-KICK-BACK Nose Guard LOW KICK-BACK SAW ChainChain Brake KICK-BACK PrecautionsRUN Position Brake KICK-BACK Danger Zone RotationalHandling the Fuel Safely Fuel and RefuellingMixing the Fuel Filling the TankBrake Position Ignition Switch RUN Primer Bulb Adding OILStarting the Engine Starting a Cold Engine Ignition Switch Stop Position Stopping the EngineStarting a Warm Engine Proper Grip on Handles Preparing for CuttingProper Cutting Stance Chain LineWork Area Precautions Basic OPERATING/CUTTING ProceduresAdjusting the Carburettor AIR FilterAdjusting Idling Speed Operating the Chain BrakeBrake Position RUN Position Felling Trees Hazardous Conditions Keep Bystanders AwayRetreat Path Proper Procedure for Tree Felling Planned Line of FallRetreat Notch Approx /3 Diameter Trunk HingeHinge Back CUT WedgeBucking Removing Buttress RootsBucking with a Wedge Vertical CUT Loose Section Horizontal KICK-BACK WedgeOVER-BUCKING Bucking Logs Under StressUNDER-BUCKING LOG Supported AT ONE END Finishing CUTCutting Spring Poles Limbing and PruningLoad Second CUT Finishing CUT Spring PoleAssembling the BAR and Chain MaintenanceCutters Chain Tensioning Screw Adjusting the Chain Tension Chain MaintenanceFlats on Drive Links Sharpening the Cutters Check for Wear or Damage LEFT-HAND Cutters RIGHT-HAND Maintaining Depth Gauge Clearance TOP Plate Filing AngleSide Plate Angle Maintaining the Guide BAR Restore Original Shape by Rounding FrontMaintaining the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard Lubricating HoleStarter Assembly Cleaning the AIR FilterMounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard Tighten 3/4 A TurnCleaning the Engine Cleaning the Starter UnitChecking the Fuel Filter Replacing the Sparking PlugChain Catcher Brake Band Clean the Chain Brake Cleaning the Spark Arresting SilencerChain Brake Storing the Chainsaw 1 Month or LongerTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionBAR and Chain Combinations Tions. See Figure Safety Directive WarrantyGuarantee 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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