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10.6
Saw chain / bar lubrication
Adequate lubrication of the saw chain is essential at all times to minimize friction with the
guide bar. Never starve the bar and chain of oil. Running the saw with too little oil will
decrease cutting efficiency, shorten saw chain life, cause rapid dulling of chain, and cause
excessive wear of bar from overheating. Too little oil is evidenced by smoke, bar discoloration
or pitch build-up.
Note: saw chain stretches during use, particularly when it is new, and it will
occasionally be necessary to adjust and tighten it. New chain will require
adjustment after about 5 minutes of operation.
10.7
Automatic oiler
Your chain saw is equipped with an automatic clutch driven oiler system. The oiler
automatically delivers the proper amount of oil to the bar and chain. As the engine speed
increases, so does the oil flow to the bar pad.
Warning: don't put pressure on the saw when reaching the end of the cut.
The pressure may cause the bar and chain to rotate. If the rotating chain
strikes some other object, a reactive force may cause moving chain to
strike the operator.
10.8
General cutting instructions
10.8.1
Felling
Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up to 6-7 inches (15-18cm) in diameter
are usually cut in a single cut. Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts determine the
direction the tree will fall.
Felling a tree:
Warning: a retreat path (A) should be planned and cleared as necessary
before cuts are started. The retreat path should extend back and diagonally
to the rear of the expected line of fall, as illustrated in fig. 11a
Caution: if felling a tree on sloping ground, the chain saw operator should
keep on the uphill side of the terrain, as the tree is likely to roll or slide
downhill after it is felled.
Note: direction of fall (B) is controlled by the notching cut. Before any cuts
are made, consider the location of larger branches and natural lean of the
tree to determine the way the tree will fall.
Warning: do not cut down a tree during high or changing winds or if there is
a danger to property. Consult a tree professional. Do not cut down a tree if
there is a danger of striking utility wires; notify the utility company before
making any cuts.
