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WARNING:
Do Not use the chain saw with any
type of accessory or attachment. Such usage might
be hazardous.
The following precautions should be followed to
minimize kickback:
1. Always grip the saw rmly with both hands. Hold
the saw rmly with both hands when the unit is
running. Place your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front handle with your
thumbs and ngers encircling the chain saw han-
dles. A rm grip together with a sti󰀨 left arm will
help you maintain control of the saw if kickback
occurs.
2. Make sure that the area in which you are cutting
is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of
the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence or any
other obstruction that could be hit while you are
operating the saw.
3. Always cut with the unit running at full speed.
Fully squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a
steady cutting speed.
Push and Pull -
This reaction force is always oppo-
site to the direction the chain is moving where wood
contact is made. Thus, the operator must be ready to
control the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of
the bar, and PUSH when cutting along the top edge.
Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protec-
tion.
Proper Cutting Stance
Weight should be balanced with both feet on solid
ground.
Keep left arm with elbow locked in a “straight arm
position to withstand any kickback force.
Your body should always be to the left of the chain
line.
Basic Cutting Procedure
Small trees up to 6-7inches in diameter are usually
cut in a single cut. Large trees require notch cuts.
Notch cuts determine the direction the tree will fall.
WARNING:
If the tree starts to fall in the wrong
direction,or if the saw gets caught or hung up during
the fall, leave the saw and save yourself.
WARNING:
Periodically glance at the top of the
tree during the back-cut to assure the tree is going to
fall in the desired direction.
Practice cutting a few small logs using the following
technique to get the “feel” of using the saw before
you begin a major sawing operation.
Take the proper stance in front of the wood with the
saw o󰀨.
Squeeze the trigger and let the chain accelerate to
full speed before entering the cut.
Hold the saw rmly with both hands. Always keep
your left hand on the front handle and your right
hand on the rear handle so that your body is to the
left of the chain line.