Stihl MS 380 Manual page 16

English
Exercise extreme caution
– with leaners
– with trees that have fallen
unfavorably between other trees
and are under strain
– when working in blowdown areas.
Do not work with the chainsaw in such
circumstances. Use block and tackle,
cable winch or tractor.
Pull out exposed and cleared logs.
Select clear area for cutting.
Dry or damaged trees (decayed or
rotted) represent a considerable danger
that is difficult or almost impossible to
assess. Use aids such as block and
tackle, cable winch or tractor
When felling in the vicinity of roads,
railways, power lines, etc.
Take extra precautions. If necessary,
inform the police, utility company or
railway authority
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Limbing
– Use a low kickback chain.
– Work with the saw supported
wherever possible.
– Do not stand on the log while
limbing.
– Do not work with the bar nose.
– Watch for limbs which are under
tension.
– Never attempt to cut several limbs
at once.
When cutting small logs
– Use a sturdy and stable support –
sawhorse.
– Never hold the log with your leg or
foot.
– Never allow another person to hold
the log or help in any other way.
Lying or standing logs under tension
1
2
2
1
Always start relieving cut (1) at the
compression side, then perform the
bucking cut (2) at the tension side – the
saw will otherwise pinch or kick back.
If not otherwise possible, make the
bucking cut from the bottom upwards
(underbuck) – be wary of pushback.
Lying logs must not touch the ground at
the point where the cut is made –
this will damage the chain.
MS 380