Bucking is cutting a log into lengths for easier handling.
To saw a log lying on the ground, first saw halfway, then
roll the log over and cut from the opposite side.
To saw the end of a log supported off the ground, first
saw up from the bottom one-third through the log then
finish by sawing down from the top. To saw a log in the
middle of two supports holding it off the ground, first
saw down from the top one-third through the log then
finish by sawing up from the bottom.
Limbing is the process of removing the branches
from a fallen tree. Check the direction in which a
branch will bend before cutting it. Always cut on the
opposite side to the bending direction so that the
guide bar is not pinched in the cut. For large limbs
that cannot be removed in one cut, make an initial
cut from the bent side and finish by sawing from the opposite direction. Do not
remove limbs that are supporting the fallen tree on the ground until the tree has
been cut into lengths.
Adjusting the chain tension
Maintaining the guide bar
Pruning is the removal of a limb or branch from a
standing tree.
Felling a tree
Decide the direction in which you wish the
tree to fall taking into account the direction
of the wind, the position of branches, lean
of the tree, ease of subsequent limbing and
bucking and other factors prevalent at the
time.
1. Remove the bar securing nut cover
using the flat end of the spanner/
chain tension adjustor.
1. Remove any sawdust from the groove in the
guide bar, including the groove.
Oil and sawdust combine and emit a burning
smell during operation if the blade is not
regularly cleaned.
2. Make sure that the oil port is not clogged.
Grease the nose sprocket at the tip of the guide
bar.
3. Check for oil leakage and loose fastenings,
especially those securing the handles and the
guide bar.
4. Cleaning around sprocket and chain, oil feed
holes.
5. Clean any dust away from the cooling vents
as clogged vents can cause overheating. By
maintaining a clean unit you will extend the
useful life of the chain and the tool in general.
2. Using the spanner, loosen the bar
securing nut so that it is finger tight
only.
3. Adjust the tension on the chain using the chain tension screw (C).
The tension is correct when the chain can be pulled 3mm away from the guide
bar when using your finger and thumb. Do not over-tighten as this will reduce
the life of the chain and guide bar.
4. Tighten the bar securing nut.
5. Replace the bar securing nut
cover.
WARNING!:
FELLING A TREE SHOULD ONLY BE
DONE BY TRAINED OPERATORS.
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Limbing
WARNING!:
ALWAYS KEEP A BALANCED
STANCE. DO NOT STAND ON THE LOG. BE
ALERT TO THE FACT THAT THE LOG MAY ROLL OVER.
WHEN WORKING ON A SLOPE, ALWAYS STAND ON
THE UP HILL SIDE OF THE LOG.
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Bucking
CAUTION!:
AVOID CUTTING INTO THE GROUND AS
THIS WILL VERY QUICKLY DULL THE SAW CHAIN.
Pruning
WARNING!:
DO NOT USE AN UNSTABLE
FOOTHOLD OR LADDER. DO NOT OVERREACH.
DO NOT SAW ABOVE SHOULDER HEIGHT. ALWAYS
USE BOTH HANDS TO HOLD THE SAW. FIRST CUT UP
FROM THE BOTTOM AND FINISH DOWN FROM THE
TOP.
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APPLICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
BEFORE CLEANING YOUR CHAINSAW OR
CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE,
MAKE SURE THAT THE MOTOR IS OFF AND THE
TOOL DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SUPPLY TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
NOTE:
THE CHAIN HAS SHARP EDGES. FOR YOUR
SAFETY PLEASE USE WORK GLOVES.
3mm gap is
the ideal tension
C
