Hitachi CS 51EAP 14

English

Thicklog,largerthan guidebarlength

Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log. Pull the saw towards you, followed by previous procedure. (Fig. 26)

Fig. 26

If the log is lying on the ground make a boring cut to avoid cutting into the ground. Finish with a bottom cut. (Fig. 27)

Fig. 27

WARNING

KICKBACK DANGER

Do not attempt a boring cut if you are not properly trained. A boring cut involves the use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in kickback.

Cross cutting logs, pressure on bottom

Take a ﬁrm stance. Begin with a bottom cut. The depth of the cut should be about 1/3 of the log diameter. Finish with an upper cut. The saw cuts should meet. (Fig. 28)

362

351

3337

3438

340

395

Fig. 28

34.Relieving cut

35.Cross cut

36.Pressure on bottom

37.Tension side

38.Pressure side

39.Relative depth of saw cuts

Thick log, larger than guide bar length

Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log. Pull the saw towards you, followed by previous procedure. Make a boring cut if the log is close to the ground. Finish with a top cut. (Fig. 29)

Fig. 29

WARNING

KICKBACK DANGER

Do not attempt a boring cut if you are not properly trained. A boring cut involves the use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in kickback. (Fig. 30)

Fig. 30

If the saw gets stuck

Stop the engine. Raise the log or change its position, using a thick branch or pole as a lever. Do not try to pull the saw free. If you do, you can deform the handle or be injured by the saw chain if the saw is suddenly released.