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Note
Observe the country-specific regulations for felling
work and obtain information from the relevant author-
ity.
• Make sure that no one can be harmed by the falling
branches and trees.
• Only the persons required for the felling work may
be in the work area.
• Keep the work area at the trunk clear and tidy so
that operators have a safe standing area.
• Keep escape routes clear and tidy in order to be
able to leave the work area quickly.
• Do not carry out felling work in stronger wind condi-
tions, bad weather or poor visibility.
• Keep distances to the nearest workplace of at least
2 1/2 tree lengths.
10.1 Use and handling
• Never start the device before the guide rail (16),
saw chain (17) and chain cover (22) are correctly
fitted.
• Do not cut wood that is lying on the ground or try to
cut roots that are sticking out of the ground. In any
case, make sure the saw chain (17) does not come
into contact with the soil, otherwise the saw chain
(17) will dull immediately.
• If you accidentally touch a solid object with the de-
vice, switch off the engine immediately and inspect
the device for any damage.
• Maintain the device carefully. Check for misalign-
ment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the device's
operation. Have damaged parts repaired before
using the device. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained devices.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-
tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• If a blockage occurs between the material to be
cut and the saw chain, then switch it off immedi-
ately. Wait until the saw chain has come to a stand-
still. Remove the spark plug connector and put on
cut-resistant gloves to remove the blockage. If the
guide rail (blade) has to be removed, follow the in-
structions as described in the chapter "Installation".
After removing the blockage and re-installation, a
test run must be carried out. If vibrations or me-
chanical noises are detected during this process,
stop work and contact an authorised service cen-
tre. Should this hazard occur more often, we rec-
ommend training.
• Have the device serviced by qualified personnel.
Only use manufacturer's recommended original
spare parts.
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10.2 Creating the notch cut
Note
The fall notch determines the felling direction of the
tree to be felled.
Place the fall notch at right angles to the felling di-
rection.
Saw as close to the ground as possible.
Support the chainsaw with the claw stop (15).
10.2.1 Creating the notch cut (Fig. F)
• First start with the cut of the fall notch A. The depth
of the fall notch should be approx. 1/4 of the tree
diameter and have an angle of 45°- 60°.
10.2.2
Checking the felling direction (Fig. G)
Place the chainsaw with the guide rail (16) at the bot-
tom of the notch cut.
If necessary, recut the notch cut accordingly.
10.3 Carrying out the felling cut (Fig. F)
• Place the felling cut B approx. 2-3 cm higher than
the horizontal cut of the fall notch A. Make sure that
felling cut B is carried out exactly horizontally.
• Leave approx. 1/10 of the tree diameter, the break-
ing strip C before felling cut B. Breaking strip C
guides the tree to the ground like a hinge and se-
cures it against premature falling.
m WARNING
Danger of accident!
Do not under any circumstances saw the breaking
strip C during felling cut B, otherwise the tree may fall
in an unpredictable direction!
Be prepared for the tree to "slide" uncontrollably
when falling on the cut.
Be prepared for the tree to "jump" uncontrollably in
one direction when it hits the ground.
• To prevent the chainsaw from jamming in felling cut
B, drive aluminium or plastic wedges into felling cut
B in good time. Do not use iron wedges.
m ATTENTION
Property damage!
Make sure that the wedge does not come into contact
with the saw chain (17). It can be severely damaged
by this.
10.4 Delimbing work
• Always be aware of the danger of branches snap-
ping back.
• Do not stand on the trunk when delimbing.
• Beware of the kick-back of the chainsaw and avoid
making contact with the rail tip of the guide rail.
• Never saw several branches at once.
• Support the chainsaw with the claw stop (15) when
delimbing, if possible.
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