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PETROL CHAIN SAW FOR TREE SERVICE USER MANUAL
Fig. 16 shows an example of a temporary
foot strap.
8.6 STARTING THE CHAIN SAW ON A TREE
To start the chain saw on a tree, the operator
must:
IF THE ENGINE IS COLD
- Ask the operator on the ground to start and
warm up the engine.
- apply the chain brake (fig. 30);
Before suspending the chain saw
on the rope (with engine on), al-
ways apply the chain brake (fig.30).
Before carrying out a critical cut,
the operator must always check
that there is enough fuel in the tank.
8.7 USING THE CHAIN SAW WITH ONE HAND
- Do not use the chain saw for tree service with
one hand:
- in an unstable position;
- when cutting branches of small diameter parts
of the tree and at the top of trees.
- The chain saw for tree service can be used
with one hand in the following circum-
stances:
1) when no other working position suitable for
working with 2 hands can be found;
2) when ensuring a working position with the left
hand is required;
3) when the operator needs to lean forward a lot
(see fig.17).
The operator must never:
1) Cut branches using the nose of the guide bar
subject to kickback (see chapter 2 paragraph
A.19);
Fig. 30
STOP
FOR THE OPERATOR
STANDING ON THE TREE:
As the engine is pre-heated,
move lever (C) as shown in
the picture.
I
C
HOLD THE CHAIN SAW IN ONE OF THE 2
WAYS SPECIFIED BELOW:
FIRST OPTION – Tightly hold the front handle
with your left hand, keeping the chain saw away
from your body and pull the starting cord with
your right hand.
SECOND OPTION – Tightly hold one of the two
handles with your right hand, keeping the chain
saw away from your body and pull the starting
cord with your left hand.
90°
USING ANGLE
AFFECTED BY
THE DANGER OF
KICKBACK
2) hold and cut the part of the branch to be re-
moved;