Pull stroke and push stroke
You can cut through wood with the product in 2 different
positions.
• To cut on the pull stroke is when you cut with the
bottom of the guide bar. The saw chain pulls through
the tree when you cut. In this position you have
better control of the product and the position of the
kickback zone.
(Fig. 67)
• To cut on the push stroke is when you cut with the
top of the guide bar. The saw chain pushes the
product in the direction of the operator.
(Fig. 68)
WARNING: If the saw chain is
caught in the trunk, the product can be
pushed at you. Hold the product tightly
and make sure that the kickback zone
of the guide bar does not touch the tree
and causes a kickback.
(Fig. 69)
To use the cutting technique
WARNING: Use full power when you
cut and decrease the speed to idle speed
after each cut.
CAUTION: Do not let the motor operate
for too long without load. This can cause
damage to the motor.
1. Put the trunk on a saw horse or runners. (Fig. 70)
WARNING:
Do not cut trunks in a
pile. That increases the risk of kickback
and can cause serious injury or death.
2. Remove the cut pieces from the work area.
WARNING:
Cut pieces in the work
area increase the risk of kickback and
that you cannot keep your balance.
To use the spiked bumper
1. Push the spiked bumper into the trunk of the tree.
2. Apply full power and rotate the product. Keep the
spiked bumper against the trunk. This procedure
makes it easier to apply the force necessary to cut
through the trunk. (Fig. 71)
To cut a trunk on the ground
1. Cut through the trunk on the pull stroke. Keep full
power but be prepared for sudden accidents. (Fig.
72)
WARNING:
Make sure that the saw
chain does not touch the ground when
you complete the kerf.
2. Cut approximately ⅔ through the trunk and then
stop. Turn the trunk and cut from the opposite side.
(Fig. 73)
To cut a trunk that has support on one end
WARNING: Make sure that the trunk
does not break during cutting. Obey the
instructions below.
(Fig. 74)
1. Cut on the push stroke approximately ⅓ through the
trunk.
2. Cut through the trunk on the pull stroke until the two
kerfs touch. (Fig. 75)
To cut a trunk that has support on two ends
WARNING: Make sure that the saw
chain does not get caught in the trunk during
cutting. Obey the instructions below.
(Fig. 76)
1. Cut on the pull stroke approximately ⅓ through the
trunk.
2. Cut through the remaining part of the trunk on the
push stroke to complete the cut. (Fig. 77)
WARNING:
Stop the motor if the saw
chain gets caught in the trunk. Use a lever
to open up the kerf and remove the product.
Do not try to pull the product out by hand.
This can result in injury when the product
suddenly breaks free.
To use the limbing technique
Note:
For thick branches, use the cutting technique.
Refer to
To use the cutting technique on page 31
.
WARNING: There is a high accident
risk when you use the limbing technique.
Refer to
Kickback information on page 30
for
instructions how to prevent kickback.
WARNING: Cut limbs one by one. Be
careful when you remove small limbs and do
not cut bushes or many small limbs at the
same time. Small limbs can get caught in the
saw chain and prevent safe operation of the
product.
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