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The possibility of attaching the chainsaw directly to
the carrying strap reduces the danger of damaging
the equipment when moving it in the tree. The chain-
saw should always be switched off when it is attached
directly to the carrying strap.
The chainsaw should only be attached to the recom-
mended suspension devices on the carrying strap.
These may be in the middle (front or back) or on the
sides. Wherever possible, attach the chainsaw to the
centred rear centre of the carrying strap to keep it
away from climbing ropes and to support the weight
centrally under the user's spine.
If the chainsaw is moved from any suspension device
to another, users should ensure that the chainsaw is
secured in the new position before it is released from
the previous suspension device.
11.5 Use of the chainsaw in the tree
An analysis of accidents with these chainsaws during
tree pruning work shows that the main cause is improp-
er one-handed use of the chainsaw. In most accidents,
users do not adopt a secured working position that al-
lows them to hold the chainsaw by both handles, result-
ing in an increased danger of injury from the following:
• Lack of a firm grip on the kick-back of the chainsaw.
• Lack of control of the chainsaw, making it easier for
it to come into contact with climbing ropes and with
the user's body (especially the left hand and arm).
• Loss of control due to an unsafe working position
and thus contact with the chainsaw (unexpected
movements while working with the chainsaw).
11.6 Secured working position for two-handed
use
In order to be able to hold the chainsaw with both
hands, users should always try to adopt a secured
working position, guiding the saw as follows:
• at waist height when sawing horizontal pieces.
• at stomach height when sawing vertical pieces.
If the user is working close to the vertically running
trunk with low lateral forces to the working position, a
secure foothold could be sufficient for a safe working
position. However, as soon as users move away from
the trunk, they must take additional measures to re-
duce or counteract the increasing lateral forces, e.g.
by diverting the main rope via an additional suspen-
sion device or by using an adjustable sling leading
from the harness to an additional suspension device
(Figs. 15 and 16).
11.6.1 Starting the tree pruning saw on the tree
When starting the chainsaw in the tree, the user
should:
• activate the chain brake before starting (push the
front hand guard (3) forward).
• hold the chainsaw to the left or right of the body
when starting:
- Holding the chainsaw on the left side with the left
hand on the front handle and pushing the chain-
saw away from the body while holding the throw-
on rope in the right hand.
- Holding the chainsaw on the right side with the
right hand on one of the two handles and pushing
the chainsaw away from the body while holding
the throw-on rope in the left hand.
The chain brake should always be activated before
lowering the running chainsaw by its suspension ca-
ble.
Before difficult sawing work, the user should always
make sure that the chainsaw has sufficient fuel.
11.6.2 One-handed use of the chainsaw
Users should not use chainsaws for tree care
one-handed in unstable working positions or instead
of a hand saw for sawing off small diameter branch
tips.
Chainsaws for tree pruning should only be used
one-handed when
a. it is not possible for users to obtain a working posi-
tion that allows two-handed use.
b. it is necessary to secure the working position with
one hand.
c. the chainsaw is used in a fully extended position, at
right angles to and out of line with the user's body.
Users should never:
• Saw with the kick-back area at the tip of the guide
rail (2) of the chainsaw.
• Holding on to the branch they are sawing on.
• Try to catch falling parts.
11.6.3 Release a jammed chainsaw
If the chainsaw becomes jammed during cutting, the
user should:
1. Switch off the chainsaw and attach it securely to-
wards the inside of the tree (i.e. towards the tree
trunk) or to a separate tool rope.
2. Pull the chainsaw out of the notch while lifting the
branch as far as necessary,
3. If necessary, use a handsaw or second chainsaw
to loosen the jammed chainsaw by cutting at least
30 cm away from the jammed chainsaw.
Regardless of whether a hand saw or a chainsaw is
used to release a trapped chainsaw, the cuts to re-
lease the chainsaw should always be made on the
outside (towards the tips of the branches) so that the
chainsaw does not get carried away with the sawn-off
parts and further complicate the situation.
12. Transport
• Always use the guide rail cover (21) when trans-
porting.
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