Felling A Tree - Gardenline PCH25 User Manual

Operating Instructions
front guard backwards until you hear a click. Do not use the chainsaw if the chain
brake is not operating correctly.
• Be constantly aware of the position of the upper quadrant of the blade tip. This is
the part that triggers a kickback when it hits resistance.
• Never engage the upper quadrant of the guide bar with whatever you are cutting
and avoid contact with any hidden branches or obstructions. Ensure there is a
clear work area.
• Always clear away brush, vegetation and any obstructing debris before
attempting a cut that might trigger a kickback.
• Avoid cuts that will cause the chainsaw to jam in a tree trunk or limb.
• Observe the size of wood shavings, if they become dusty your chain could need
sharpening.

Felling a tree

WARNING.
Decide the direction in which you wish the tree to fall
taking into account the direction of the wind, the position
of branches, lean of the tree, ease of subsequent limbing
and bucking and other factors prevalent at the time.
1. Clear the area around the tree and make sure that you
have a good foothold and clear retreat path.
2. Ensure that others in the area are aware of the felling and ensure people and
animals are well clear.
3. Make a notch cut one-third of the way into the tree on the felling side.
4. Make the felling cut on the opposite side to the initial notch and slightly higher
than the notch. As the felling cut gets close to the notch cut, the tree will begin to
fall.
5. Remove the saw from the cut, stop the engine with the on/off switch (17), put the
saw down and leave the area along the retreat path.
AFTER SALES SUPPORT
Felling a tree should only be done by trained operators.
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