Translation of original operating instructions
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1. Decide the felling direction considering the wind, lean of the tree. location of heavy
branches, ease of completing the task after felling and other factors.
2. While clearing the area around the tree, arrange a good foothold and retreat path.
3. Make a notch cut one-third of the way into the tree on the felling side.
4. Make a felling cut from the opposite side of the notch and at a level slightly higher than
the bottom of the notch.
WARNING:
When you fell a tree, be sure to warn neighboring workers of the danger.
8.3.
Bucking and limbing
WARNING:
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Always ensure your foothold. Do not stand on the log.
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Be alert to the rolling over of a cut log. Especially when working on a slope, stand
on the uphill side of the log.
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Follow the instructions in "For Safe Operation" to avoid kickback of the saw
Before starting work, check the direction of bending force inside the log to be cut. Always
finish cutting from the opposite side of the bending direction to prevent the guide bar from
being caught in the cut.
A log lying on the ground
Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and cut from
the opposite side.
A log hanging off the ground
Area "A", saw up from the bottom one-third and finish
by sawing down from the top. In area "B", saw down
from the top one-third and finish by sawing up from
the bottom.
Cutting the limbs of fallen tree
First check to which side the limb is bent. Then make
the initial cut from the bent side and finish by sawing
from the opposite side.
WARNING:
Be alert to the springing back of a cut limb
Pruning of standing tree
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