Cocraft WLCS38A-375 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 11

Compression
The top of the wood is under tension and the bottom of
the wood is under compression.
Warning: The tree trunk will spring up with force
and twist when cut and the roots can tip forwards or
backwards. Use extreme caution in this situation!
Tree felling
This chainsaw is not intended for felling, but mostly for small jobs such as removing branches and sawing logs. However,
it can be used on exception for felling small trees. Ask someone who knows how to use a chainsaw for advice if you are
in the least unsure of how to use the chainsaw.
Protective equipment should always be used for forestry work: Helmet with ear defenders and visor, chainsaw trousers or
leggings, chainsaw boots or shoes with non-slip soles and toe caps and of course a first aid kit. Also use work clothes in
a visible colour that stands out.
• Small trees can often be felled with one cut almost entirely through the whole trunk and pushed in the correct direction
by hand or by a shoulder. (Do not cut completely through, save a little of the trunk to be used as a hinge).
• Larger trees require directional cuts. Directional cuts determine the direction of the fall.
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Warning: Never fell a tree alone if there is a risk of it falling onto something which can be damaged such as a house
or fence. Get help from a professional. Never fell a tree close to a power line or telephone line. Check that there are no
onlookers or pets close by before you begin cutting. Look up often and check that no one is approaching the danger area.
Tension
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A
Both sides of the wood are under stress.
Warning: The tree trunk can move sideways when cut.
Use extreme caution in this situation!
Warning: Always make sure that you have an escape route ready. If
needed take away bushes and branches that are in the way. The best
escape route (A) is diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall.
Warning: If the terrain is sloped or uneven, the chainsaw operator
should keep on the uphill side of the tree, as the tree is likely to roll or
slide downhill after it is felled.
Note: The direction of fall (B) is determined by the notch cut. Before
felling, consider the natural lean of the tree, the location of larger
branches and the wind direction to judge which way the tree will fall.
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