Neilsen CT2298, Original Instructions Manual

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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.
One-handed use of the chain-saw
Operators should not use tree service chain-saws one-handed when work position is
unstable or in preference to a handsaw when cutting small diameter wood at the
branch tips.