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Cutting with the bottom edge of the bar, i.e. from the top
of the object downwards, is known as cutting with a
pulling chain. In this case the chain saw pulls itself
towards the tree and the front edge of the chain saw body
rests naturally on the trunk when cutting. Cutting with a
pulling chain gives the operator better control over the
chain saw and the position of the kickback zone.
9 Follow the instructions on sharpening and maintaining
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our bar and chain. When you replace the bar and chain
use only combinations that are recommended by us. See
instructions under the headings Cutting equipment and
Technical data.
Basic cutting technique
General
• Always use full throttle when cutting!
• Reduce the speed to idle after every cut (running the
engine for too long at full throttle without an
y load, i.e.
without any resistance from the chain during cutting, can
lead to serious engine damage).
• Cutting from above = Cutting with a pulling chain.
• Cutting from below = Cutting with pushing chain.
Cutting with a pushing chain increases the risk of kickback.
See instructions under the heading How to avoid kickback.
Terms
Cutting = General term for cutting through wood.
Limbing = Cutting branches off a felled tree.
Splitting = When the object you are cutting breaks off before
the cut is complete
.
There are five important factors you should consider
before making a cut:
1 Make sure the cutting equipment will not jam in the cut.
2 Make sure the object you are cutting will not split.
3 Make sure the chain will not strike the ground or any
other object during or after cutting.
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Is there a risk of kickback?
5 Do the conditions and surrounding terrain affect how
saf
ely y
ou can stand and move about?
Two factors decide whether the chain will jam or the object
that you are cutting will split: the first is how the object is
supported before and after cutting, and the second is
whether it is in tension.
In most cases you can avoid these problems by cutting in two
stages;
from the top and from the bottom.
You need to
support the object so that it will not trap the chain or split
during cutting.
The following instructions describe how to handle the
common situations y
ou are lik
ely to encounter when using a
chain saw.
Limbing
When limbing thick branches you should use the same
approach as for cutting.
Cut difficult branches piece by piece.
!
WARNING! Never use a chain saw by
holding it with one hand. A chain saw is not
safely controlled with one hand. Always
have a secure, firm grip around the handles
with both hands.
IMPORTANT! If the chain jams in the cut: stop the engine!
Don’t try to pull the chain saw free. If you do you may be
injured by the chain when the chain saw suddenly breaks
free. Use a lever to open up the cut and free the chain saw.
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