Replacement Part List
12
Operation
Sawing Technique
This section deals with the basic working technique when
handling the chainsaw. The information given here does not
replace the extensive training and experience of a specialist.
Avoid any work for which you are not adequately qualied!
Imprudent handling of the chainsaw may result in extremely
serious or fatal injuries!
Pull Stroke Sawing
With this technique the underside of the saw rail saws from top
to bottom (see Figure 13).
The saw chain pushes the power tool forwards away from the
user. The front edge of the power tool forms a support which
absorbs the forces which occur when sawing on the tree trunk.
In pull stroke sawing the user has much more control over the
power tool and can better avoid kickbacks. Therefore this sawing
technique is preferred.
Push Stroke Sawing
With this technique the upper side of the saw rail saws from
bottom to top (see Figure 14).
The saw chain pushes the power tool backwards towards the
user.
If the saw rail jams, the power tool may be thrown back towards
the user with great force.
If the user does not use his physical strength to compensate for
the force of the saw chain pushing backwards, there is a risk that
only the tip of the saw rail will make contact with the wood and
cause a kickback with a risk of death or severe injury!
Removing branches
• Start at bottom of the trunk and work upwards (see Figure 15).
• 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) from the base of the branch saw upwards
into the branch 1/3 of the branch diameter
1
.
• A little further up the branch saw through the branch from top
to bottom
2
.
• Make a cut close to the trunk
3
. Make the cut from top to
bottom.
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WARNING
Figure 13
Figure 14
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2
3
Figure 15