After Finishing Work; Transporting - Stihl MS 500i Instruction Manual

12 After Finishing Work

► Plunge the guide bar into the felling cut until it
is visible at the other side of the trunk,
11.5.5.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
► Shout a warning.
► With arms outstretched, cut through the hold‐
ing strap from outside at a downward angle.
The tree falls.
11.5.10 Felling a large diameter leaner
A leaner is felled with a felling cut and holding
strap. This felling cut must be performed if the
tree diameter is greater than the guide bar's
length.
► Shout a warning.
1.
2. 3.
► Apply the spiked bumper behind the holding
strap at the same height as the felling cut and
use it as a pivot.
► Hold the saw horizontally and swing it into the
felling cut as far as possible.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
► Move to the other side of the tree.
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► Apply the spiked bumper behind the hinge at
the same height as the felling cut and use it as
1.
2.
a pivot.
► Hold the saw horizontally and swing it into the
felling cut as far as possible.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
► Shout a warning.
► With arms outstretched, cut through the hold‐
ing strap from outside at a downward angle.
The tree falls.
12 After Finishing Work
12.1
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Allow chainsaw to cool down.
► If the saw is wet: Allow the saw to dry.
► Clean the saw.
► Clean the bar and chain.
► Loosen nuts on the chain sprocket cover.
► Turn the tensioning screw two full turns coun‐
terclockwise.
The chain is now slack.
► Tighten down nuts on the chain sprocket
cover.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers
the guide bar.

13 Transporting

5. 6.
13.1
4.
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers
the guide bar.
Carrying the saw
► Carry the saw by holding the front handle in
your right hand with the guide bar pointing to
the rear.
Transporting the saw in a vehicle
► Secure the saw to prevent turnover and move‐
ment.
After Finishing Work
Transporting the Chainsaw
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