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FPCS1800A
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Operation
> With a basic understanding of ‘kickback’, the element of surprise
can be reduced or eliminated. Sudden surprise contributes to the
majority of accidents.
>
Keep a good firm grip on the product with both hands, your
right hand on the rear handle (18) and your left hand on
the front handle (1), when the motor is running. Maintain a firm
grip with your thumbs and fingers encircling the handles. A firm
grip will help you reduce ‘kickback’ and maintain control of the
product.
> You should read all the safety warnings and user instructions
carefully before attempting to operate this product.
> When bucking and felling operations are being performed by two
or more persons at the same time, the felling operations should
be separated from the bucking operation by a distance of at least
twice the height of the tree being felled. Trees should not be felled
in a manner that would endanger any person, strike any utility line
or cause any property damage. If the tree does make contact with
any utility line, the company should be notified immediately.
> The product operator should keep on
the uphill side of the terrain as the tree
is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is
felled.
> An escape path should be planned and
cleared as necessary before cuts are
started. The escape path should extend
back and diagonally to the rear of the
expected line of fall (Fig. 28).
To avoid kickback:
• Saw with the guide bar at a flat angle.
• Never work with a loose, widely stretched or heavily worn chain.
• Ensure the chain is sharpened correctly.
• Never saw above shoulder height.
• Never work with the tip of the guide bar.
• Always hold the product firmly with both hands.
• Always use a low kickback chain.
• Apply the metal gripping teeth for leverage.
• Ensure correct chain tension.
Felling a tree
Fig. 28
