WORKING TECHNIQUES
7 Take great care when you cut with the top edge of the bar, Terms
i.e. when cutting from the underside of the object. This is
Cutting = General term for cutting through wood.
known as cutting on the push stroke. The chain tries to
push the chain saw back towards the user. If the saw Limbing = Cutting branches off a felled tree.
chain is jamming, the saw may be pushed back at you.
Splitting = When the object you are cutting breaks off before
the cut is complete.
There are Ţve important factors you should
consider before making a cut:
1 Make sure the cutting equipment will not jam in the cut.
8 Unless the user resists this pushing force there is a risk
that the chain saw will move so far backwards that only the
kickback zone of the bar is in contact with the tree, which
will lead to a kickback.
2 Make sure the object you are cutting will not split.
3 Make sure the chain will not strike the ground or any other
Cutting with the bottom edge of the bar, i.e. from the top
object during or after cutting.
of the object downwards, is known as cutting on the pull
stroke. In this case the chain saw pulls itself towards the
tree and the front edge of the chain saw body rests
naturally on the trunk when cutting. Cutting on the pull
stroke gives the operator better control over the chain saw
and the position of the kickback zone.
4 Is there a risk of kickback?
9 Follow the instructions on sharpening and maintaining
your bar and chain. When you replace the bar and chain
5 Do the conditions and surrounding terrain affect how
use only combinations that are recommended by us. See
safely you can stand and move about?
instructions under the headings Cutting equipment and
Technical data.Two factors decide whether the chain will jam or the object
that you are cutting will split: the Ţrst is how the object is
supported before and after cutting, and the second is whether
Basic cutting technique
it is in tension.
In most cases you can avoid these problems by cutting in two
WARNING! Never use a chain saw by holding
stages; from the top and from the bottom. You need to support
it with one hand. A chain saw is not safely
the object so that it will not trap the chain or split during
!
controlled with one hand. Always have a
cutting.
secure, Ţrm grip around the handles with
both hands.
IMPORTANT! If the chain jams in the cut: stop the engine!
DonOt try to pull the chain saw free. If you do you may be
General
injured by the chain when the chain saw suddenly breaks
Y Always use full throttle when cutting!free. Use a lever to open up the cut and free the chain saw.
Y Reduce the speed to idle after every cut (running the
The following instructions describe how to handle the
engine for too long at full throttle without any load, i.e.
commonest situations you are likely to encounter when using
without any resistance from the chain during cutting, can
a chain saw.
lead to serious engine damage).
Y Cutting from above = Cutting on the pull stroke.
Y Cutting from below = Cutting on the push stroke.
Cutting on the push stroke increases the risk of kickback. See
instructions under the heading How to avoid kickback.
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