Additional Safety Warnings - Milwaukee HEAVY DUTY M18 FCHSC User Manual

When the tree begins to fall, remove the product
from the cut, stop the motor, put the product down,
and use the retreat path planned. Be alert for
falling overhead limbs and watch your footing.
Removing buttress roots
A buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk
of the tree above the ground. Remove large buttress
roots prior to felling. Make the horizontal cut into the
buttress fi rst, followed by the vertical cut. Remove the
resulting loose section from the work area. Follow the
correct tree felling procedure after you have removed
the large buttress roots.
Limbing a tree
Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree.
When limbing, leave larger lower limbs to support the
log off the ground. Remove the small limbs in one cut.
Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom
up to avoid binding the product.
Bucking a log
Bucking is cutting a log into lengths. It is important
to make sure your footing is fi rm and your weight is
evenly distributed on both feet. When possible, the log
should be raised and supported by the use of limbs,
logs or chocks.
Follow the simple directions for easy cutting:
• When the log is supported along its entire length, it
is cut from the top (overbuck).
• When the log is supported on one end, cut 1/3 the
diameter from the underside (underbuck). Then
make the fi nished cut by overbucking to meet the
fi rst cut.
• When the log is supported on both ends, cut 1/3
the diameter from the top (overbuck). Then make
the fi nished cut by underbucking the lower 2/3 to
meet the fi rst cut.
When bucking on a slope always stand on the uphill
side of the log.
To maintain control when "cutting through", release
the cutting pressure near the end of the cut without
relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles. Don't let
the chain touch the ground. After completing the cut,
wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the
product. Always stop the motor before moving from
tree to tree.
Cutting spring poles
A spring pole is any log, branch, rooted stump, or
sapling which is bent under tension by other wood
so that it springs back if the wood holding it is cut or
removed.
On a fallen tree, a rooted stump has a high potential
of springing back to the upright position during the
bucking cut to separate the log from the stump. Watch
out for spring poles–they are dangerous.
WARNING! Spring poles are dangerous and could
strike the operator, causing the operator to lose
control of the product. This could result in severe
or fatal injury to the operator. This should be done
by trained users.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

Some regions have regulations that restrict the use of
the product. Check with your local authority for advice.
Never allow children or people who are unfamiliar with
the instructions to use the product. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
Ensure before each use that all controls and safety
devices function correctly. Do not use the product if
the "off " switch does not stop the motor.
Do not wear loose-fi tting clothing, short trousers, or
jewellery of any kind.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to
prevent entanglement in moving parts.
Beware of thrown, fl ying, or falling objects. Keep all
bystanders, children, and animals at least 15m away
from the work area.
Do not use the product in poor lighting conditions.
The operator requires a clear view of the work area to
identify potential hazards.
Use of hearing protection reduces the ability to hear
warnings (shouts or alarms). The operator must pay
extra attention to what is going on in the work area.
Using similar tools nearby increases both the risk of
hearing injury and the potential for other persons to
enter your work area.
Keep fi rm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance and can
increase the risk of kickback.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving
part.
Inspect the product before each use. Check for correct
operation of all controls, including the chain brake.
Check for loose fasteners. Make sure all guards and
handles are properly and securely attached. Replace
any damaged parts before use.
Do not modify the product in any way or use parts
and accessories which are not recommended by the
manufacturer.
WARNING! If the product is dropped, suff ers
heavy impact, or begins to vibrate abnormally,
immediately stop the product and inspect for
damage or identify the cause of the vibration. Any
damage should be properly repaired or replaced
by a MILWAUKEE service centre.
Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household
refuse or by burning them. MILWAUKEE distributors
accept old battery packs to protect our environment.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal
objects (short circuit risk).
Use only M18 System chargers for charging M18
System battery packs. Do not use battery packs from
other systems. Battery acid may leak from damaged
battery packs under extreme load or extreme
temperatures. In case of contact with battery acid,
wash it off immediately with soap and water. In case
of eye contact, rinse thoroughly for at least 10 minutes
and immediately seek medical attention.
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