Hitachi CS30EG (S), CS35EG (S), CS35EJ, CS30EJ manual GB-8, Chain Catcher

	CS30EG/CS35EG
	CS30EG (S)/CS35EG	(S)	CS30EJ/CS35EJ
Fig.2-5				Fig.2-6

Fig.2-7

Chain brake operation (Fig. 2-5)

Chain brake (1) (If so equipped) is designed to activate in an emergency such as kick-back action. Please check to verify that it works properly before use.

Application of brake is made by moving the front guard towards the bar. During the chain brake operation, even if the throttle lever is pulled, the engine speed does not increase and the chain does not turn. To release the brake, pull up the chain brake lever.

How to confirm:

1)Turn off the engine.

2)Holding the chain saw horizontally, release your hand from the front handle, hit the tip of the guide bar to a stump or a piece of wood, and confirm brake operation. Operating level varies by bar size.

In case the brake is not effective, ask our dealer for inspection and repairs.

If the engine keeps rotating at high speed with the brake engaged, the clutch will overheat causing trouble.

When the brake engages during operation, immediately release the throttle lever to stop the engine.

WARNING!

Do not carry the machine with the engine running.

Stopping (Fig. 2-6)

Decrease engine speed, and push ignition switch to stop position.

WARNING!

KICKBACK DANGER (Fig. 2-7)

One of the most severe dangers when working with a chain saw is the possibility of kickback. Kickback may occur when the upper tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back toward you. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may also push the guide bar rapidly back towards you. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury.

Even though your saw has safety built into its design, you should not rely on these safety features exclusively.

Know where your bar tip is at all times. Kickback does occur if you allow the kickback zone (1) of the bar to touch an object. Do not use that area. Kickback from pinching is caused by a cut closing and pinching the upper side of the guide bar. Study your cut and make sure it will open as you cut through. Maintain control when the engine is running by always keeping a firm grip on the saw with your right hand on the rear handle, your left hand on the front handle and your thumbs and fingers encircling the handles. Always hold the saw with both hands during operation and cut at high engine speed.

WARNING!

Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.

WARNING!

Use extra caution when felling, and do not use the saw in a nose-high position or above shoulder height.

CHAIN CATCHER

The chain catcher is located on the power head just below the chain to further prevent the possibility of a broken chain striking the chainsaw user.

WARNING!

Do not stand in-line with chain when cutting.

BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR MAKING FEL- LING, LIMBING AND BUCKING CUTS

The intention of the following information is to provide you with the general introduction to wood cutting techniques.

WARNING!

This information does not cover all specific situations, which may depend on differ-ences in terrain, vegetation, kind of wood, form and size of trees, etc. Consult your servicing dealer, forestry agent or local forestry schools for advice on specific woodcutting problems in your area,

This will make your work more efficient and safer.

WARNING!

Avoid cutting in adverse weather condi- tions, such as dense fog, heavy rain, bitter cold, high winds, etc.

Adverse weather is often tiring to work in and creates potentially dangerous condi- tions such as slippery ground.

High winds may force the tree to fall in an unexpected direction causing property damage or personal injury.

CAUTION!

Never use a chainsaw to pry or for any purpose for which it is not intended.

WARNING!

Avoid stumbling on obstacles such as stumps, roots, rocks, branches and fallen trees. Watch out for holes and ditches. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. Shut off the saw when moving from one work place to another.

Always cut at wide open throttle. A slow moving chain can easily catch and force the saw to jerk.

GB-8