Villager VGS 260 PRIME, Manual

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Villager VGS 260 PRIME (GB)
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Securing the work position for two-handed use
In order to allow the saw to be held with both hands, as a general rule operators should
aim for a secure work position in which they operate the saw at.
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Hip level, when cutting horizontal sections, and.
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Solar plexus level, when cutting vertical sections.
Where the operator is working close into vertical stems with low lateral forces on the
work position, then a good footing could be all that is needed to maintain a secure work
position. However, as operators move away from the stem, they will
need to take steps to remove or counteract the increasing lateral forces by, for example,
a redirect of the main line via a supplementary anchor point or use of an adjustable strop
direct from the harness to a supplementary anchor point (see Figure SB3).
Gaining a good footing at the working position can be assisted by the use of a temporary
foot stirrup created from an endless sling (see Figure SB4).
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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.