Trigger
Lockout
Trigger
Figure 10 - Trigger Lockout and Trigger Location
7.Guide saw using light pressure. Do not force saw. The motor will overload and can burn out. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
8.Remove saw from a cut with saw running at full speed. Stop saw by releasing trigger. Make sure chain has stopped before setting saw down.
9.Practice until you can maintain a steady, even cutting rate.
FELLING A TREE (Cutting Down a Tree)
WARNING:
•Avoid kickback. Kickback can re- sult in severe injury or death. See Kickback, page 5, to avoid risk of kickback.
•Do not fell a tree without ample skill or expert help.
•Keep children, animals, and bystand- ers away from area when felling a tree.
•If two or more persons perform buck- ing and felling operations at the same time, provide ample distance between operations. Provide distance of at least twice the height of tree being felled.
WARNING: When felling a tree, be aware of your surroundings. Do not endanger any person, strike utility lines, or cause property damage. If tree strikes utility lines, contact utility company at once.
Felling is the process of cutting down a tree. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet. Follow directions
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Before Felling a Tree | ENGLISH |
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on you. Study natural lean of tree, location of |
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2. Clear work area around tree. |
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3. Plan and clear a retreat path before felling. |
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Make retreat path opposite to planned direction |
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of fall of tree and at 45° angle |
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Direction of |
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Figure 11 - Retreat Path From Tree |
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4.Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from tree where you will make felling cuts.
5.Stay on uphill side when felling tree. Tree could roll or slide downhill after falling.
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