Maintenance And Storage; End Of Operations - Alpina A 3700 Gebrauchsanweisung

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7. In particular or unstable conditions, you can
complete felling by inserting wedges (2) on the
opposite side of the fall, and hitting them with a
hammer until the tree falls.
• Bucking (Fig. 15)
WARNING!
bran ches are lying on the ground, the risk of
them being under tension, the direction the
branch may go during cutting and the risk of
the tree being unstable after the branch has
been cut..
1. Check the direction in which the branch is at-
tached to the tree
2. First cut on the side where the branch bends
and then finish cutting on the opposite side.
• Sawing logs (Fig. 16)
It is easier to saw a log using the spiked bumper.
1. Dig the spiked bumper into the log and use it as
a pivot. Cut with an arched motion to make the
bar penetrate the wood.
2. Repeat several times if necessary, changing
the point where you plant the spiked bumper.

8. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Correct maintenance is essential to maintain the
original efciency and safety of the machine over
time.
WARNING!
ations:
– Remove the spark plug cap.
– Wait until the engine is sufficiently cold.
– Use protective gloves when handling the
bar and chain.
– Keep the bar protection devices on, except
Be careful of where the
During maintenance oper-
USING THE MACHINE / MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Sawing a log on the ground (Fig. 17)
Cut up to half the diameter, roll the log over and
finishing sawing on the other side.
• Sawing a raised log (Fig. 18)
1. If you are sawing the overhanging end of a sup-
ported log (A), first cut a third of the diameter
from the bottom upwards, then finish from the
top.
2. If you are sawing between two supports (B), cut
a third of the diameter from the top downwards,
then finish from the bottom.

END OF OPERATIONS

When you have finished your work:
– Switch off the engine as indicated above (Chap.
6)..
– Wait for the chain to stop and then mount the
bar cover.
when intervening directly on the bar or the
chain.
– Never dispose of oils, fuel or other polluting
materials in unauthorised places.
CYLINDER AND SILENCER (Fig. 19)
To reduce fire risks, periodically clean the cylinder
flaps with compressed air and clear the silencer
area to get rid of sawdust, branches, leaves or
other debris.