rain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.
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 (Fig. 10).
OPERATION
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WARNING: Do not cut down trees in high wind conditions. This can result in injury and
should only be performed by a trained professional.
can release the safety switch without turning the tool off.
To turn the tool OFF: release the trigger switch (Fig. 9 - 2).
FELLING A TREE
When bucking and felling operations are being performed by
two or more people at the same time, the felling operations
should be separated from the bucking operation by a distance
of at least twice the height of the tree being felled. Trees should
not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person, strike
any utility line or cause any property damage. If the tree does
make contact with any utility line, the company should be noti-
fied immediately.
The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the ter-
TEST THE KICKBACK BRAKE (FIG. 8)
The kickback brake is a safety mechanism that is activated by
the front hand guard. The chain should stop immediately when
kickback occurs. The kickback brake function should be tested
before each use.
To test the kickback brake:
1. Push the front hand guard forward and try to start the chain.
The chain should not start. If the chain does start, the brake is
not working and must be repaired.
2. Release the ON/OFF switch. To deactivate the kickback brake,
pull the hand guard backwards. The chain should now start
when the ON/OFF switch is pressed. The chain should also stop
immediately when the hand guard is pushed forward while the
chain is running.
WARNING: Do not rely on the kickback brake to reduce the
possibility of injury due to kickback. Read prevention instruc-
tions above and on page 5 of this manual.
ON/OFF SWITCH
To turn the tool ON: press the safety button (Fig. 9 - 1) and then
squeeze the trigger (Fig. 9 - 2). After the tool has started, you
Fig. 8
Brake in Use
Deactivate Brake
2
1
Fig. 9
Felling
Danger Zone
Danger Zone
Escape
Route
Escape
Route
Fig. 10
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