Hitachi CS 51EAP Chainsaw User Manual


 
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Thick log, larger than guide bar length
Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log.
Pull the saw towards you, followed by previous
procedure. (Fig. 26)
Fig. 26
If the log is lying on the ground make a boring cut to
avoid cutting into the ground. Finish with a bottom
cut. (Fig. 27)
Fig. 27
WARNING
KICKBACK DANGER
Do not attempt a boring cut if you are not properly
trained. A boring cut involves the use of the nose
of the guide bar and can result in kickback.
Cross cutting logs, pressure on bottom
Take a rm stance. Begin with a bottom cut. The depth
of the cut should be about 1/3 of the log diameter.
Finish with an upper cut. The saw cuts should meet.
(Fig. 28)
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Fig. 28
34. Relieving cut
35. Cross cut
36. Pressure on bottom
37. Tension side
38. Pressure side
39. Relative depth of saw cuts
Thick log, larger than guide bar length
Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log.
Pull the saw towards you, followed by previous
procedure. Make a boring cut if the log is close to
the ground. Finish with a top cut. (Fig. 29)
Fig. 29
WARNING
KICKBACK DANGER
Do not attempt a boring cut if you are not properly
trained. A boring cut involves the use of the nose
of the guide bar and can result in kickback.
(Fig. 30)
Fig. 30
If the saw gets stuck
Stop the engine. Raise the log or change its
position, using a thick branch or pole as a lever. Do
not try to pull the saw free. If you do, you can deform
the handle or be injured by the saw chain if the saw
is suddenly released.