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EN‐10
Grasp the saw handle with both hands and switch on. While chain saw is running, activate the brake by
rolling the back of your left hand against the brake lever (Fig. 3‐C). If the brake is working properly, motor
and chain rotation should stop immediately. If not, do not use a chain saw and have it repaired.
CAUTION: No buttons should be pressed when the safety chain brake lever is released (the
safety chain brake lever is pulled back in the direction of the handle and locked).
Always ensure before starting the chain saw that the safety chain brake lever (4) is locked in the operating
position.
To do this, pull back the safety chain brake lever (4) in the direction of the front handle (2).
2. Rundown Brake
In accordance with the latest regulations, this chain saw is equipped with a mechanical rundown brake. This
brake is connected to the chain brake and stops the running chain after the chain saw has been switched
off.
It is activated by releasing the ON/OFF switch. The rundown brake avoids injuries through the coasting of
the chain.
3. Chain Catcher
This chain saw is fitted with a chain catcher (18). If the chain breaks when the saw is in operation, the chain
catcher will catch the loose chain end and thus prevent injury to the operator's hand.
Instructions on working properly with the chain saw (Fig. 4)
a) Felling a Tree
When bucking and felling operations are being performed by two or more persons, at the same time, the
felling operation should be separated from the bucking operation by a distance of at least twice the height
of the tree being felled. Trees should be felled in a manner that would endanger any person, strike any
utility line, the utility company should be notified immediately.
The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide
downhill after it is felled.
A retreat path should be planned and cleared as necessary befor cuts are started. The retreat path should
extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall as illustrated in Figure 4‐A.
Before felling is started, consider the natural lean of the tree, the location of larger branches and the wind
direction to judge which way the tree will fall.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from the tree where felling cuts are to be made.
b) Notching Undercut
Make the notch 1/3 the diameter of the tree, perpendicular to the direction of fall as illustrated in Figure 4‐
B. Make the lower horiziontal notching cut first. This will help to avoid pinching of either the saw chain or
the guide bar when the second notch is being made.
c) Felling Back Cut
Make the felling back cut at least 2 inches (50 mm) higher than the horizontal notching cut as illustrated in
Figure 4‐B. Keep the felling back cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut. Make the felling back cut so
enough wood is left to act as a hinge. The hinge wood keeps the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong
direction. Do not cut through the hinge.
As the felling cut gets close to the hinge the tree should begin to fall. If there is any chance that the tree
may not fall in the desired direction or it may rock back and bind the saw chain, stop cutting before the
felling back cut is complete and use wedges of wood, plastic or aluminum to open the cut and drop the tree
along the desired line of fall.
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