Mitox CS260TX, Operator'S Manual

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CS260TX PREMIUM Chainsaw
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Original Instructions Version November 16
CS260TX_141116
Securing the work position for two-handed use
In order to allow the saw to be held with both hands, as a
general rule operators should aim for a secure work position
in which they operate the saw at
-
Hip level, when cutting horizontal sections, and
- Solar plexus level, when cutting vertical sections.
Where the operator is working close into vertical stems
with low lateral forces on the work position, then a good
footing could be all that is needed to maintain a secure
work position. However, as operators move away from the
stem, they will need to take steps to remove or counteract
the increasing lateral forces by, for example, a redirect of
the main line via a supplementary anchor point or use of an
adjustable strop direct from the harness to a supplementary
anchor point (see Figure B.3).
Figure B.3 — Example of redirection of main line via supplementary anchor point
Gaining a good footing at the working position can be assisted by the use of a temporary foot
stirrup created from an endless sling (see Figure B.4).
Figure B.4 — Example of temporary foot stirrup created
from endless sling
Starting the saw in the tree
When starting the saw in the tree, the operator should
a) apply the chain brake before starting,
b) hold the saw on either the left or right of the body when starting,
1) on the left side, hold the saw with the left hand on the front
handle and thrust the saw away from the body while holding the
pull starter cord in the right hand, or
2) on the right side, hold the saw with the right hand on either
handle and thrust the saw away from the body while holding the
pull starter cord in the left hand.
The chain brake should always be engaged before lowering a running saw onto its strop.
Operators should always check that the saw has sufficient fuel before undertaking critical cuts.