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G3801/G3801EZ
GB-10
A log lying on the ground
Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and cut from
the opposite side.
A log hanging off the ground
In area A, saw up from the bottom one-third and finish
by sawing down from the top. In area B, saw down from
the top one-third and finish by sawing up from the bot-
tom.
6. Sawing
• Before proceeding to your job,
read the section “For Safe
Operation”. It is recommended
to first practice sawing easy
logs. This also helps you get
accustomed to your unit.
• Always follow the safety regu-
lations. The chain saw must
only be used for cutting wood.
It is forbidden to cut other
types of material. Vibrations
and kickback vary with differ-
ent materials and the require-
ments of the safety regulations
would not be respected. Do
not use the chain saw as a le-
ver for lifting, moving or split-
ting objects. Do not lock it over
fixed stands. It is forbidden to
hitch tools or applications to
the PTO other than those
specified by the manufacturer.
• It is not necessary to force the saw into the
cut. Apply only light pressure while running the
engine at full throttle.
• When the saw chain is caught in the cut, do
not attempt to pull it out by force, but use a
wedge or a lever to open the way.
• If the guide bar and saw chain becomes
caught in wood while operating it, stop the
engine.
Do not pry the handle with excessive force.
Use a wedge to remove the chain instead.
■ FELLING A TREE
1. Decide the felling direction considering the wind,
lean of the tree, location of heavy branches, ease of
completing the task after felling and other factors.
2. While clearing the area around the tree, arrange a
good foothold and retreat path.
3. Make a notch cut one-third of the way into the tree
on the felling side.
4. Make a felling cut from the opposite side of the notch
and at a level slightly higher than the bottom of the
notch.
When you fell a tree, be sure to warn neigh-
boring workers of the danger.
Bucking and Limbing
• Always ensure your foothold. Do not stand
on the log.
• Be alert to the rolling over of a cut log. Es-
pecially when working on a slope, stand
on the uphill side of the log.
• Follow the instructions in “For Safe Opera-
tion” to avoid kickback of the saw.
Before starting work, check the direction of bending
force inside the log to be cut. Always finish cutting from
the opposite side of the bending direction to prevent
the guide bar from being caught in the cut.
Notch cut
Felling cut
Felling direction