Notes on working practice
Kick-back
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When cross-cutting always set the claw stop
against the timber you want to saw (see Fig. 4).
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Always set the claw stop before cross-cutting.
Only then switch on the machine and start
sawing into the wood. Pull the machine upwards
at the rear and lead the direction with the front
grip. Use the claw stop as a fulcrum. To repositi-
on for further cutting, exert slight pressure on the
front grip. Pull the saw back slightly during this
process. Position the claw stop further down the
cut and pull up the rear grip once again (see Fig.
5).
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Plunge cuts and horizontal cuts may only be car-
ried out by professionals (high risk of kick-back;
see Fig. 6).
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For horizontal cuts, position the saw at the smal-
lest possible angle. This requires extreme cauti-
on, as the claw stop cannot be applied in this
case.
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If the chain gets stuck when sawing with the
upper side it may be thrust toward the operator.
For this reason you should saw wherever possi-
ble with the bottom side, as the chainsaw will
then be thrust away from the body towards the
wood (see Fig. 7 and 8).
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When lopping off branches, the chainsaw should
be supported wherever possible against the
trunk. Do not cut with the tip of the chain bar (risk
of kick-back; see Fig. 6).
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Watch out for trunks rolling towards you.
Kick-back!
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The chainsaw is likely to recoil if the tip of the
chain bar (especially the top quarter) accidentally
touches wood or any other solid objects. In this
case the saw will move uncontrollably and will be
hurled towards the operator at full power (risk of
injury!).
Fig. 6
You can avoid accidents by not sawing
with the tip of the chain bar as this may
cause the saw to rear up suddenly. Always
use the complete safety equipment and
clothes when working with the saw.
Make sure your work piece is firmly secu-
red.
Use clamps to stop the work piece from
slipping. This also makes it easier to opera-
te the machine with both hands.
Kick-back will result in an uncontrollable motion of
the saw. This represents the danger of severe inju-
ries.
Never saw with a slack or blunt chain.
A
poorly sharpened chain increases the risk of kick-
back. Never saw above shoulder height.
20. Tips on chainsaw use
Sawing up wood
(See Fig. 4 and 5)
To saw up wood, please observe the safety regulati-
ons and proceed as follows: Make sure the wood to
be sawed cannot slip. Clamp short pieces of wood in
place before sawing. Saw only wood or wooden
objects. When sawing, make sure that no stones or
nails are touched as these could be thrown out and
damage the saw chain. Avoid bringing the running
saw into contact with wire fences or the ground.
When lopping off branches, support the machine as
far as possible and do not saw with the tip of the
chain bar. Watch out for obstacles such as tree
stumps, roots, ditches and hillocks as these could
cause you to fall.
Remember:
The chainsaw must be running
before
it comes into
contact with the wood!
To switch on (Fig. 1): Press the safety lock-off (
4
)
and ON/OFF switch (
5
). Place the lowest claw (
13
)
on the wood. Raise the chainsaw by the rear grip (
6
)
and saw into the wood. Move the chainsaw back a
little and place the claw (
13
) further down. Pay extra
attention when cutting splintered wood. Pieces of
wood may be catapulted in any direction.
To switch off:
Release the ON/OFF switch.
Pull out the power plug.
Remove the chainsaw from the wood only with
the saw chain still running. Anyone who saws
without a stop can be pulled forward.
Felling trees
Felling trees is dangerous and requires practice.
If you are a beginner or inexperienced, do not try
to teach yourself but seek professional training.
(Fig. 12)
To fell trees, observe all the safety regulations
and proceed as follows:
The chainsaw may be used to fell only trees which
are smaller in diameter than the length of the chain
bar. Never try to extract a jammed saw with the
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