AAVIX AGT317, Owner'S Manual

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use two hands in gripping the saw. Never use the saw one-handed.
-Begin the cut on the side to which the tree is to fall. Cut a notch about 1/3rd of the way into the tree.
The position of the notch is important since the tree will try to “fall” into the notch. See photo below.
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The felling cut is made on the opposite side of the notch at about 2” above the center of the notch. Do
not cut through to the notch with the felling cut. The wood between the notch cut and the felling cut
will act as a hinge when the tree falls, guiding it in the desired falling direction. See photo below.
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When the tree starts to fall, turn off ignition switch, place the chainsaw on the ground and retreat to a
safe position at least 10' from the trunk.
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To fell bigger trees with diameters exceeding twice the bar length requires specialized skills and should
not be attempted without proper training.
WARNING - A majority of kickback accidents occur during limbing.
WARNING - Never attempt to cut logs while they are in a pile or when a couple of logs are lying
together. Such attempts drastically increase the risk of kickback which can result in serious or fatal
injury. When bucking, do not stand on the log. Make sure the log will not roll downhill. If bucking on a
slope, stand uphill of the log.
LIMBING - THE REMOVAL OF BRANCHES FROM A FELLED TREE. See photo below.
Do not use the nose of the guide bar. Be careful and cautious and avoid contacting the log, other limbs or
objects with the nose of the guide bar. Be extremely cautious of limbs under tension.