Powerhorse 190555, Owner'S Manual

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SAWING
Always follow the safety regulations. The chain saw must only be used for cutting wood. It is
forbidden to cut other types of material vibrations and kickback vary with different materials and the
requirements of the safety regulations would not be respected. Do not use the chain saw as a lever for
lifting, moving or splitting objects.
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It is not necessary to force the saw into the cut. Apply only light pressure while running the engine
at full throttle.
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When the saw chain is caught in the cut, do not attempt to pull it out by force, but use a wedge or
a lever to open the way.
FELLING A TREE
1. Decide the felling direction. Consider the
wind, lean of the tree, location of heavy
branches, and ease of completing the task
after felling and other factors.
2. While clearing the area around the tree,
arrange a good foothold and retreat path.
3. Make a notch cut one-third of the way into
the tree on the felling side.
4. Make a felling cut from the opposite side of
the notch and at a level slightly higher than
the bottom of the notch.
BUCKING AND LIMBING
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Always ensure your foothold. Do not stand on the log.
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Be alert to the rolling over of a cut log. When working on a slope, stand on the uphill side of the
log.
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Follow the instructions in “Operation” to avoid kickback of the saw.
Before starting work, check the direction of bending force inside the log to be cut. Always finish cutting
from the opposite side of the bending direction to prevent the guide bar from being caught in the cut.
A log laying on the ground A log hanging off the ground
In area A, saw up from the bottom one- third
and finish by sawing down from the top. In
area B, saw down from the top one-third and
finish by sawing up from the bottom.
Before you fell a tree, warn all
bystanders of the danger.
Saw down halfway, then roll the log over
and cut from the opposite side.