Homelite UT43122 Work Area Precautions, Felling Trees Hazardous Conditions, See Figures 13

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OPERATION

nBegin cutting with the saw against the log.

nKeep the unit running the entire time you are cutting, maintain a steady speed.

nAllow the chain to cut for you; exert only light downward pressure. Forcing the cut could result in damage to the bar, chain, or motor.

nRelease the switch trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the chain to stop. If you run the saw without a cutting load, unnecessary wear can occur to the chain, bar, and unit.

nDo not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut.

WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS

See Figure 12.

nCut only wood or materials made from wood; no sheet metal, no plastics, no masonry, no non-wood building materials.

■n Never allow children to operate the saw. Allow no person to use this chain saw who has not read this operator’s manual or received adequate instructions for the safe and proper use of this chain saw.

■n Keep everyone – helpers, bystanders, children, and animals – a SAFE DISTANCE from the cutting area. During felling operations, the safe distance should be a least twice the height of the largest trees in the felling area. During bucking operations, keep a minimum distance of 15 feet between workers.

■n Always cut with both feet on solid ground to prevent being pulled off balance.

■n Do not cut above shoulder height as a saw held higher is difficult to control against kickback forces.

■n Do not fell trees near electrical wires or build- ings. Leave this operation for professionals.

■n Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for you to see clearly.

FELLING TREES

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS

WARNING:

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

Fig. 12

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

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

■n Do not cut trees near electrical wires or buildings.

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

■n Periodically glance at the top of the tree during the backcut to assure the tree is going to fall in the desired direction.

nIf 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!

PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING

See Figures 13 - 16.

nFelling a tree — When bucking and felling operations are being performed by two or more persons, at the same time, the felling operation should be separated from the bucking operation by a distance of at least twice the height of the tree being felled. Trees should not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person, strike any utility line or cause any property damage. If the tree does make contact with any utility line, the utility company should be notified immedi- ately.

nOperator should keep on the uphill side of ter- rain as the tree is likely to roll or slide after it is felled.

nPick your escape route (or routes in case the intended route is blocked). Clear the immediate

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference Manuel D’UTILISATION Manual DEL OperadorALL Versions Toutes LES Versions Todas LAS Versiones Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL Instructions Basic Safety Precautions4 English Kickback See Figures 1Rotational Kickback SAFE-T-TIPNOSE GuardUnderstanding Your Chain SAW Safety Devices SAFE-T-TIPANTI-KICKBACK Nose GuardLOW Kickback SAW Chain Guide BarsSymbols Symbol Signal Meaning8 English Featureselectrical Double InsulationElectrical Connection Extension CordsGlossary of Terms Bar Tip GuardFeatures Product SpecificationsAssembly OIL Indicator OperationApplications Adding BAR and Chain LubricantConnecting to Power Supply SwitchStarting and Stopping the Chain SAW Preparing for CuttingProper Cutting Stance Proper GripWork Area Precautions Proper Procedure for Tree FellingFelling Trees Hazardous Conditions See Figures 13Hinge Planned Line FallNotch Approx /3 Diameter Trunk Bucking Removing Buttress RootsHinge Back CUT Wedge Vertical Loose Section Bucking with a Wedge Bucking Logs Under StressOverbucking UnderbuckingCutting Springpoles PruningLimbs Under Tree Until LOG is CUT Springpole Maintenance General MaintenanceLubrication Replacing the Guide BAR and ChainCutters Chain Rotation Chain Drive Links Flats on Drive Links Adjusting the Chain TensionSee Figures 34 Chain Maintenance See Figures 36Raker Depth Gauge Clearance Inspect Drive SprocketSharpening the Cutters See Figures 38TOP Plate Filing Angle Side Plate AngleMaintaining Depth Gauge Clearance SeeMaintaining the Guide BAR Mounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose GuardMaintaining the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard See Figures 48Model UT43122 only Storing the ProductZipper Troubleshooting BAR and Chain CombinationsWarranty Limited Warranty StatementRègles DE Sécurité Générales AVERTISSEMENT 4 Français Avertissement RebondRebond Rotatif LA Protection SAFE-T-TIP Pour LAGarde Antirebond SAFE-T-TIP Chaîne À Rebond RéduitGuides Voir la figureSymboles Symbole Signal 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UT43102, UT43122 specifications

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