McCulloch 577615706, Operator'S Manual

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To cut a trunk on the ground
1. Cut through the trunk on the pull stroke. Keep full
throttle but be prepared for sudden accidents.
WARNING:
Make sure that the saw
chain does not touch the ground when
you complete the kerf.
2. Cut approximately ⅔ through the trunk and then
stop. Turn the trunk and cut from the opposite side.
1. 2.
To cut a trunk that has support on one end
WARNING:
Make sure that the trunk
does not break during cutting. Obey the
instructions below.
1. Cut on the push stroke approximately ⅓ through the
trunk.
2. Cut through the trunk on the pull stroke until the two
kerfs touch.
1.
2.
To cut a trunk that has support on two ends
WARNING:
Make sure that the saw
chain does not get caught in the trunk during
cutting. Obey the instructions below.
1. Cut on the pull stroke approximately ⅓ through the
trunk.
2. Cut through the remaining part of the trunk on the
push stroke to complete the cut.
1.
2.
WARNING:
Stop the engine if the saw
chain gets caught in the trunk. Use a lever to
open up the kerf and remove the product.
Do not try to pull the product out by hand.
This can result in injury when the product
suddenly breaks free.
To use the limbing technique
Note:
For thick branches, use the cutting technique.
Refer to To use the cutting technique on page 15 .
WARNING:
There is a high accident
risk when you use the limbing technique.
Refer to
Kickback information on page 12
for
instructions how to prevent kickback.
WARNING:
Cut limbs one by one. Be
careful when you remove small limbs and do
not cut bushes or many small limbs at the
same time. Small limbs can get caught in the
saw chain and prevent safe operation of the
product.
Note:
Cut the limbs piece by piece if it is necessary.
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