
forbidden
to cut other
types of
material.
Vibrations
and
kickback
vary with
different
materials
and the
requiremen
ts of the
safety
regulations
would not
be
respected.
Do not use
the chain
saw as a
lever for
lifting,
moving or
splitting
objects. Do
not lock it
over fixed
stands. It is
forbidden
to hitch
tools or
application
s to the
P.T.O. that
are not
specified
by the
manufactu
rer.
It is not
necessary
to force the
saw into to
the cut,
Apply only
light
pressure
while
running
the engine
at full
throttle.
When the saw chain is
caught in the cut, do not
attempt to pull it out by
force, but use a wedge or
a lever to open the way.
GUARD AGAINST
KICKBACK(F19)
It is extremely important
that the chain brake be
checked for proper
operation before each use
and that the chain be
sharp in order to
maintain the kickback
safety level of this saw.
Removal of the safety
devices, inadequate
maintenance, or incorrect
replacement of the bar or
chain may increase the
risk of serious personal
injury due to kickback.
FELLING
A TREE(F20)
1. Decide the
felling direction
considering the
wind, lean of
the
tree,
location
of
heavy branches,
ease of job after
felling
and
other factors.
2.
While
cleaning
the
area
around the
tree,
arrange a
good
foothold
and
retreat
path.
3. Make a notch
cut one-third of
the way into the
tree on the felling side.
4. Make a felling cut from the opposite
side of the notch and at a level slightly
higher than the bottom of the notch.
WARNING
Description of felling escape routes.
Keep all bystanders or other workers
away from the danger zone.
When you fell a tree, be sure to warn
your neighboring workers of the
danger.
(1)
Notch cut
(2)
Felling cut
(3)
Felling direction
Bucking and Lambing
WARNING
Always ensure your foothold. Do
not stand on the log.
Be alert to the rolling over of a cut
log. Especially when working on a
slope, stand on the uphill side of
the lob.
Follow the instructions in “For
safe operation” to avoid kickback
of the saw.
Before starting work, check the
direction of bending force inside
the log to be cut. Always finish
cutting from the opposite side of
bending direction to prevent to
guide bar from being caught in
the cut.
8.SAWING 9.MAINTENANCE OF ENGINE