GB-12
G3000
6. Sawing
A log lying on the ground
Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and cut from
the opposite side.
A log hanging off the ground
In area A, saw up from the bottom one-third and finish
by sawing down from the top. In area B, saw down from
the top one-third and finish by sawing up from the bot-
tom.
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FELLING A TREE
Notch cut
Felling direction
Felling cut
1. Decide the felling direction considering the wind,
lean of the tree, location of heavy branches, ease
of completing the task after felling and other fac-
tors.
2. While clearing 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.
When you fell a tree, be sure to warn neighbor-
ing workers of the danger.
Bucking and Limbing
• Always ensure your foothold. Do not stand
on the log.
• Be alert to the rolling over of a cut log. Es-
pecially when working on a slope, stand on
the uphill side of the log.
• Follow the instructions in “For Safe Opera-
tion” 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 the bending direction to prevent
the guide bar from being caught in the cut.
• Before proceeding to your job,
read the section “For Safe
Operation”. It is recommended
to first practice sawing easy
logs. This also helps you get
accustomed to your unit.
• Always follow the safety regula-
tions. The chain saw must only
be used for cutting wood. It is
forbidden to cut other types of
material. Vibrations and kick-
back vary with different materi-
als and the requirements 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
applications to the PTO other
than those specified by the
manufacturer.
• It is not necessary to force the saw into 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.
• If the guide bar and saw chain becomes
caught in wood while operating it, stop the
engine.
Do not pry the handle with excessive force.
Use a wedge to remove the chain instead.
