11.6.10 Felling a large diameter leaner
A leaner is felled with a felling cut and holding
strap. This felling cut must be performed if the
tree diameter is greater than the guide bar’s
length.
► Shout a warning.
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► Apply the spiked bumper behind the holding
strap at the same height as the felling cut and
use it as a pivot.
► Hold the saw horizontally and swing it into the
felling cut as far as possible.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
► Move to the other side of the tree.
► Apply the spiked bumper behind the hinge at
the same height as the felling cut and use it as
a pivot.
► Hold the saw horizontally and swing it into the
felling cut as far as possible.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
► Shout a warning.
► With arms outstretched, cut through the hold‐
ing strap from outside at a downward angle.
The tree falls.
12 After Finishing Work
12.1 When Work is Finished
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Allow the chainsaw to cool down.
► If the chainsaw is wet: Allow the chainsaw to
dry.
► Clean the chainsaw.
► Clean the air filter.
► Clean the guide bar and saw chain.
► Loosen the nuts on the chain sprocket cover.
► Back off the tensioning screw 2 turns counter‐
clockwise.
The saw chain is now slack.
► Tighten down the nuts on the chain sprocket
cover.
► Fit the chain scabbard so that it completely
covers the guide bar.
Quick chain tensioner
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Allow the chainsaw to cool down.
► If the chainsaw is wet: Allow the chainsaw to
dry.
► Clean the chainsaw.
► Clean the air filter.
► Clean the guide bar and saw chain.
► Loosen the wingnut.
► Turn the adjusting wheel 2 turns counterclock‐
wise.
The saw chain is now slack.
► Tighten the wing nut.
► Fit the chain scabbard so that it completely
covers the guide bar.
13 Transporting
13.1 Transporting the Chainsaw
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Fit the chain scabbard so that it completely
covers the guide bar.
Carrying the chainsaw
► Carry the chainsaw by holding the front handle
in your right hand with the guide bar pointing
to the rear.
Carrying the chainsaw in a vehicle
► Secure the saw to prevent tipping over and
movement.
14 Storing
14.1 Storing the chainsaw
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Push the chain scabbard over the guide bar so
that it completely covers the guide bar.
► Comply with the following conditions when
storing the chainsaw:
–
The chainsaw cannot tip over or move.
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The chainsaw is out of reach of children.
–
The chainsaw is clean and dry.
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