Homelite UT43102 Operator's Manual page 17

 Balance your weight with both feet on solid
ground.
 Keep left arm with elbow locked in a "straight
arm" position to withstand any kickback force.
 Keep your body to the left of the chain line.
 Keep your thumb on underside of handlebar.
BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING
PROCEDURES
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 idling.
 Press the switch lock-out and squeeze the
switch trigger then release switch lock-out and
let the chain accelerate to full speed before
entering the cut.
 Begin cutting with the saw against the log.
 Keep the unit running the entire time you are
cutting, maintain a steady speed.
 Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light
downward pressure. Forcing the cut could result
in damage to the bar, chain, or motor.
 Release the switch trigger as soon as the cut
is completed, allowing the chain to stop. If you
run the saw without a cutting load, unnecessary
wear can occur to the chain, bar, and unit.
 Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of
the cut.
WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS
See Figure 12.
 Cut only wood or materials made from wood;
no sheet metal, no plastics, no masonry, no
non-wood building materials.
 Never allow children to operate the saw. Allow
no person to use this chain saw who has
not read this operator's manual or received
adequate instructions for the safe and proper
use of this chain saw.
 Keep everyone – helpers, bystanders, children,
and animals – a SAFE DISTANCE from the
cutting area. During felling operations, the safe
distance should be a least twice the height of the
largest trees in the felling area. During bucking
OPERATION
operations, keep a minimum distance of 15 feet
between workers.
 Always cut with both feet on solid ground to
prevent being pulled off balance.
 Do not cut above shoulder height as a saw held
higher is difficult to control against kickback
forces.
 Do not fell trees near electrical wires or build-
ings. Leave this operation for professionals.
 Cut only when visibility and light are adequate
for you to see clearly.
FELLING TREES
See Figures 13 - 16.
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
WARNING:
Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or
heavy precipitation. Wait until the hazardous
weather has ended.
WARNING:
Closely check for broken or dead branches,
which could fall while cutting and do not cut
near buildings or electrical wires if you do not
know the direction of tree fall. Do not cut at
night or during bad weather conditions, such as
rain, snow, or strong winds, which can reduce
visibility and control of the chain saw. If the tree
you are felling makes contact with any utility
line, you should discontinue use of the chain
saw and immediately notify the utility company.
Failure to follow these instructions could result
in death or serious personal injury.
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