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Operating the Electric Chainsaw
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The chain must be running at full speed before it makes contact with the wood. Use the metal
gripping teeth to secure the saw onto the wood before starting to cut. Use the gripping teeth as
a leverage point while cutting.
• Reset the gripping teeth at a low point when sawing thicker logs by pulling chainsaw slightly
backwards until the gripping teeth release, and reposition at lower level to continue sawing.Do
not remove the saw completely from the wood.
• Do not force the chain while cutting, let the chain do the work, using the gripping teeth to apply
minimal leverge pressure.
• Do not operate the chainsaw with arms fully extended or attempt to saw areas which are
difficult to reach, or on a ladder. Never use the chainsaw above shoulder height.
• Sawing is optimized when the chain speed remains steady during cutting.
• Beware when reaching the end of the cut. The weight of the saw may change
unexpectedly as it cuts free from the wood. Accidents can occur to the legs and feet.
Always remove the saw from a wood cut while the saw is running.
• Cutting logs. Observe the following safety instructions.
• Support logs so that the face sides at the cut do not close in against each other, which
would result in the chain being jammed or pinched.
• Position and set short logs safety prior to sawing. Saw only wood or wooden objects.
When sawing, always take care to avoid hitting stones, nails, etc, as these could be
thrown up or cause damage to the chain or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
• Keep a running saw clear or wire fencing or the ground. Use of the saw to thin out
branches or bushes is not approved.
• Length cuts must be carried out with care, as leverage with the gripping teeth is not
possible. Saw at a flat angle to avoid kickback.
• When working on a slope, operate above or to the side of the trunk or laying tree.
• Be careful not to trip over tree stumps, branches,roots, etc.
