Stihl MSA 120 C Instruction Manual page 14

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￭ If the moving saw chain hits a solid object, sparks may
occur. Sparks can cause fires in a flammable
environment. This can result in serious injuries or death
and damage to property.
► Do not use the chain saw in a flammable environment.
￭ The chain runs on for a short period after you release the
trigger. People can be seriously injured.
► Wait for the saw chain to stop moving.
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WARNING
￭ If you saw wood which is under tension, the guide bar may
become jammed. The user may lose control of the chain
saw and be seriously injured.
► Start by making a relieving cut in the compression side
(1) and then make a severing cut in the tension side (2).
4.7.2 Limbing
WARNING
￭ If the underside of the felled tree is limbed first, it will no
longer be supported on the ground by branches. The tree
can move during cutting work. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Cut through large limbs on the underside of the tree only
after it has been bucked.
► Do not stand on the log while limbing it.
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￭ A branch may fall to the ground during limbing. The user
may trip, fall or be seriously injured.
► Limb from the base to the crown of the tree.
4.7.3
WARNING
￭ Inexperienced users cannot assess the dangers of felling
a tree. This can result in serious or fatal injuries and
damage to property.
► If you have any queries: Do not fell the tree yourself.
￭ A tree and branches can fall on bystanders or objects
during the felling operation. This can result in serious or
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fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Determine direction of fall so that the area in which the
tree falls is clear.
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► Do not allow bystanders, children or animals within 2.5
tree lengths of the felling site.
► Observe tree crown and crowns of neighboring trees
and keep clear of falling branches.
￭ When the tree falls the trunk can break or spring back in
the direction of the user. This may result in serious or fatal
injuries.
► Plan an escape path sideways behind the tree.
► Walk backwards along the escape path and observe the
falling tree.
► Do not walk backwards down slopes.
Felling
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