Generalworking instruction
General
Avoid cutting in adverse weather conditions, such as dense fog, heavy rain, high winds, etc. Adverse weather is often tiring to work in and creates potentially dangerous conditions such as slippery ground. High winds may force the tree to fall in an unexpected direction causing property damage or personal injury.
Never use a chain saw to pry or for any purpose for which it is not intended.
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 a
Don’t be embarrassed to ask for help if you get into a cutting situation that seems dificult to you. To continue could be dangerous. For example - an obstacle such as power lines, close to the cutting area. When cutting with the bottom part of the chain the reactive force will pull the saw away from you towards the wood you are cutting.
The saw will control the feeding speed and sawdust will be directed towards you.
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AWARNING! A majority of kickback accidents occur durina W Iimbing. Do not use the nose of the guide bar. Be extrem~ly
cautious and avoid contacting the log, other limbs or objects with the nose of the guide bar. Be extremely cautious of limbs under tension. They can spring back towards you and cause
loss of control resulting in injury.
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