Homelite UT74121A manual 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
LINE OF FALL		45°
		90°
		45°
	135°	SAFE
	135°	RETREAT
		RETREAT
		ZONE
		RETREAT
		Fig. 30

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsDo not Operate a Chainsaw That is Damaged Specific Safety Rules General PrecautionsSafety Apparel Basic Precautions in the CUTTING/ Work AreaMaintenance Precautions Push and PullKICK-BACK Pull PushSymbols Symbol Name ExplanationRUN StopSpecifications Features Understanding Your Chainsaw Safety Devices OperationLOW KICK-BACK SAW Chain Guide BarsKICK-BACK Precautions Chain BrakeRUN Position KICK-BACK Brake Position RotationalFuel and Refuelling Handling the Fuel SafelyMixing the Fuel Filling the TankBrake Position Ignition Switch RUN Primer Bulb Chain OIL SystemStarting the Engine See Figures 10 toStarting a Cold Engine Stopping the Engine Starting a Warm EnginePreparing for Cutting Proper Grip on HandlesChain Line Proper GripBasic OPERATING/CUTTING Procedures Work Area PrecautionsAdjusting the Carburettor See Figures 24Brake Position RUN Position Adjusting Idling SpeedOperating the Chain Brake Felling Trees Hazardous Conditions Retreat PathRetreat Proper Procedure for Tree FellingPlanned Line of Fall Hinge Notch Approx /3 Diameter Trunk Back CUTHinge Back CUT WedgeRemoving Buttress Roots BuckingBucking with a Wedge Vertical CUT Loose Section Horizontal KICK-BACK WedgeBucking Logs Under Stress OverbuckingUnderbucking 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 Adjusting the Chain Tension Chain MaintenanceSee Figures 52, 53 Flats on Drive LinksSharpening 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-TIP Nose Guard Lubricating HoleCleaning the AIR Filter Mounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose GuardTighten 3/4 Turn See Figures 71, 72Cleaning the Starter Unit Cleaning the EngineChecking the Fuel Filter Replacing the Sparking PlugCleaning the Spark Arresting SI- Lencer 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 But chain is not rotatingWarranty Safety DirectiveGuarantee Statement Rtsa / Rtuk / RTG EC Declaration of ConformityPage Ryobi Technologies GmbH

UT74121A specifications

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