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Owner’s Manual
ECV-4501
THICK LOG, LARGER THAN GUIDE BAR LENGTH
Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log. Pull the saw towards you followed previous procedure. (Fig. 2-7J)
If the log is lying on the ground make a boring cut to avoid cutting into the ground. Finish with a bottom cut. (Fig. 2-7K)
WARNING! KICKBACK DANGER !!
Do not attempt a boring cut if you are not property 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 firm 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. 2-7L)
THICK LOG, LARGER THAN GUIDE BARS 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. 2-7M)
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. 2-7N)
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.