Cutting with the Saw

Stop the saw before

THINK

moving it to or from the

SAFETY!

work area.

 

 

 

Wear hearing protection and eye protection

such as a face shield or goggles when

operating the unit to shield against saw dust.

Always wear gloves when

operating this saw.

Use full-throttle while cutting and apply only enough bar pressure to maintain engine speeds of 9,000-10,000 min-1.

Clear a safe work area

before cutting.

Always wear leg protection (Chaps) made of a cut-resistant material such as ballistic nylon covering the full length of the thigh to the top of the boot.

 

Wear appropriate

 

non-skid footwear.

 

Wear close-fitting clothing to

Keep a proper footing (do

protect your legs and arms.

Do not wear clothing or

not overreach)!

jewelry that could get caught

 

in the machinery or brush.

IMPORTANT!

Always use full throttle while cutting! Keep the chain sharp and let the saw do the work! Forcing the saw into the wood reduces cutting performance, and can damage the saw through overheating!

WARNING!

NEVER operate with a loose saw chain! NEVER operate the saw if any component parts are damaged, loose, or missing!

Felling Trees

WARNING!

When felling, keep at least 2 tree lengths away from your fellow workers.

Before Felling a Tree

1.Determine the direction of fall by inspecting:

a.Tree shape and angle of lean.

b.Size and shape/placement of limbs.

c.Location of nearby trees or other obstacles.

d.Condition of tree (damage, disease, etc.).

e.Prevailing wind direction.

Direction of Fall

Escape

Path

2.Clear a safe work area around the tree. Be alert for loose or dead limbs overhead. Clear an appropriate escape path approxi- mately 45° from the direction of fall.

3.Notify nearby workers of your intentions!

WARNING!

Diseased, damaged, or other- wise unbalanced trees can fall unpre- dictably during felling, and should be left to an experienced timber faller!

Felling Small Trees

(Under 6” (15cm) diameter)

1.Determine the direction of fall. If uncertain as to the direction of fall, use the procedure “Felling Large Trees” as outlined in the next section.

2.Engage the bumper spike against the trunk of the tree and start to cut on the side of the tree away from the fall. Make a single cut all the way through the tree.

3.When the tree begins to fall, stop the saw, and put it down on the ground.

4.Use your retreat path to exit the area quickly.

45°

Direction

Of Fall

Escape

Path

Bumper

Spike

45°

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Shindaiwa 502s, 69033-94310 manual Cutting with the Saw, Felling Trees, Before Felling a Tree, Felling Small Trees

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