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Safe chainsaw operation
Hold the saw properly with both hands. Grasp area of the chain saw such as shown in Fig. 19.
Fig.19
While cutting, always:
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Run the chainsaw at full speed by activating the on-off switch completely, this makes the job
safer, as these is less chance of pull-in or kick-back.
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Position your body to the left of the chain saw so if it kicks back uncontrollably. It goes over
your right shoulder.
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Keep a firm grip with your left hand on the front handle, with your thumb securely below the
handle. The swivel of your wrist in a kick-back situation will activate the chain brake.
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Make sure the chain is tensioned correctly.
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Observe the size of wood shavings, if they become dusty, your chain could need sharpening.
Trimming a tree (pruning) (Fig.20)
Warning:
Avoid kickback, kickback can result in severe injury or death.
Warning:
Do not operate chain saw while
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in a tree.
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on a ladder or any other unstable surface.
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in any awkward position.
You may lose control of saw causing severe injury.
Warning:
Do not cut limbs higher than your shoulders.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs from a living tree, makes sure your footing is firm
keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet. Follow directions below to trim a tree.
1.
Make first cut 15 centimeters from tree trunk on underside of limb, use top of guide bar to make
this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of limb.
2.
Move five to ten centimeters farther out on limb, make second cut from above limb. Continue
cut until you cut limb off.
3.
Make third cut as close to tree trunk as possible on underside of limb stub. Use top of guide
bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of stub.
4.
Make fourth cut directly above third cut. Cut down to meet third cut, this will remove limb stub.
CAUTION:
Seek professional help if facing conditions beyond your ability.