Makita DUC355PT2 User Manual

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Limbing
CAUTION: Limbing may only be performed by
trained persons. A hazard is presented by the risk of kickback.
When limbing, support the chain saw on the trunk if
possible. Do not cut with the tip of the bar, as this pres-
ents a risk of kickback.
Pay particular attention to branches under tension. Do
not cut unsupported branches from below.
Do not stand on the felled trunk when limbing.
Burrowing and parallel-to-grain cuts
CAUTION: Burrowing and parallel-to-grain cuts
may only be carried out by persons with special train-
ing.Thepossibilityofkickbackpresentsariskofinjury.
Perform parallel-to-grain cuts at as shallow an angle as
possible. Take an extra caution when carrying out the
cut as the spike bumper cannot be used.
Felling
CAUTION: Felling work may only be per-
formed by trained persons. The work is hazardous.
Observe local regulations if you wish to fell a tree.
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►1. Felling area
— Before starting felling work, ensure that:
• Only persons involved in the felling operation
are in the vicinity;
•
Any person involved has an unhindered path
of retreat through a range of approximately
45° either side of the felling axis. Consider the
additional risk of tripping over electrical cables;
• The base of the trunk is free of foreign
objects,rootsandranches;
• Nopersonsorobjectsarepresentovera
distance of 2 1/2 tree lengths in the direction
in which the tree will fall.
— Consider the following with respect to each tree:
• Direction of lean;
• Loose or dry branches;
• Height of the tree;
• Natural overhang;
• Whether or not the tree is rotten.
— Consider the wind speed and direction. Do not
carry out felling work if the wind is gusting strongly.
— Trimming of root swellings: Begin with the largest
swellings.Maketheverticalcutrst,thenthe
horizontal cut.
— Stand to the side of the falling tree. Keep an area
clear to the rear of the falling tree up to an angle of
45° either side of the tree axis (refer to the “felling
area”gure).Payattentiontofallingbranches.
— An escape path should be planned and cleared
as necessary before cuts are started. The escape
path should extend back and diagonally to the rear
oftheexpectedlineoffallasillustratedingure.
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►1. Felling direction 2. Danger zone 3. Escape route
When felling trees, follow the procedures below:
1. Cut a scarf as close to the ground as possible.
First make the horizontal cut to a depth of 1/5 -1/3 of the
trunk diameter. Do not make the scarf too large. Then
make the diagonal cut.
NOTE: The scarf determines the direction in which
the tree will fall, and guides it. It is made on the side
towards which the tree is to fall.

Makita DUC355PT2 Specifications

General

Brand	Makita
Model	DUC355PT2
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English