Limbing; Felling Trees - FLORABEST FKS 2200 B1 Originalbetriebsanleitung

If you can turn the tree trunk, saw
two-thirds of the way through it.
Then turn the trunk around and
saw the rest of the way through
from above.
2. Log is supported at one end:
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Start sawing from the bottom and
work your way up (with the upper
edge of the bar) a third of the way
into the diameter of the trunk to
prevent splitting. Then saw from
the top downwards with the lower
edge of the bar towards the first
cut to prevent the bar from be-
coming jammed in the wood.
3. Log is supported at both ends:
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Start from the top and work down
(with the lower edge of the bar)
to a third of the diameter of the
trunk. Then saw from underneath
with the upper edge of the bar
until the two cuts meet.
4. Sawing on a sawhorse:
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Hold the electric chainsaw steady
with both hands, keeping the saw
in front of you while sawing. Once
the saw is through the wood,
guide the machine passed you
on the right (1). Hold your left arm
as straight as you can (2). Watch
out for the falling trunk. Position
yourself to prevent any danger
from the separated trunk. Watch
your feet. The trunk may cause
injuries when falling. Keep your
balance (3).
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Limbing

Limbing is the designation for the sawing
off of branches and boughs from a felled
tree.
Many accidents occur during the
removal of branches. Never cut
tree limbs when you are standing
on the log. Keep the spring-back
area in mind if branches are un-
der tension.
• Do not remove support branches until
after the sawing off.
• Branches under tension must be
sawed from below to above, in order to
prevent jamming of the chainsaw.
When working on thicker branches,
use the same technique as when you
are sawing up a felled trunk.
• Work to the left of the log and as near
as possible to the electric chainsaw.
As far as possible, the weight of the
saw should rest on the log.
• Change position to saw off branches
on the other side of the trunk.
• Branches sticking out are cut off sepa-
rately.

Felling trees

A lot of experience is necessary
in felling trees. Cut down trees
only when you can safely han-
dle the electric chainsaw. In no
case should you use the electric
chainsaw if you feel unsure
about anything.
• Ensure that no people or animals
are in the field of action. The safety
distance between the tree to be felled
and the nearest-located workplace
must be 2 ½ tree lengths.
• Note the felling direction:
The user must be able to move safely
near the felled tree, to saw off the tree
easily and remove branches.It is to
be avoided that the felled tree snags
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