Espina XTP115, Instruction Manual

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Chain oil fill / oil pump
Sound power level
Never operate the chainsaw at an angle greater than 60° to prevent risk of being struck by falling
branches.
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Always choose the best and safest place to work in order to protect yourself from falling branches etc.
Never stand directly underneath the branch that you are cutting – always be wary of falling branches. Note
that a branch may spring back at you after it hits the ground.
- When cutting a branch that is under tension, be alert for springback so that you will not be struck by the
moving branch when the tension in the wood fibers is released.
- If the cutter should bind fast in a cut, shut off the engine immediately. Push the branch or tree to ease the
bind and free the cutter.
- Always keep the chain sharp and correctly adjusted.
Working position
Hold the control handle with your right hand and the shaft with your left hand. Your left arm should be extend-
ed to the most comfortable position. The shaft should always be held at an angle of 60° or less.
Cutting sequence
To allow branches a free fall, always cut the lower branches first. Prune heavy branches with large diameter in
several controllable pieces.
Typical applications
Cutting above obstacles:
Thanks to the unit’s long
reach it is possible to prune
branches that are over-
hanging obstacles such as
rivers or lakes. In this case,
the tool angle depends on
the position of the branch.
Standard cutting:
The most convenient
working position is a
tool angle of 60°, but
also other angles may
be used according to
each situation.
Cutting from a work platform:
The unit’s long reach enables cutting to be per-
formed next to the trunk without the risk of the
work platform damaging other branches. In this
case, the tool angle depends on the position of
the branch.