3-7. Working behavior/Method of working
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Only use the chain saw during good light and visibility
periods. Be aware of slippery or wet areas, and of ice and
snow (risk of slipping). The risk of slipping is extremely
high when working on recently peeled wood (bark).
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Never work on unstable surfaces. Make sure that there
are no obstacles in the working area, risk of stumbling.
Always ensure that you have a safe footing.
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Never saw above your shoulder height (Fig. 12).
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Never saw while standing on a ladder (Fig. 12).
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Never climb up into trees to perform sawing with the chain
saw.
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Do not work leaning too far over.
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Guide the chain saw in such a way that no part of your
body is within the elongated swivelling range of the saw
(Fig. 13).
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Use the chain saw for sawing wood only.
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Avoid touching the ground with the chain saw while it is
still running.
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Never use the chain saw for lifting up or removing pieces
of wood or other objects.
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Remove foreign objects such as sand, stones and nails
found within the working area. Foreign objects may
damage the sawing device and can cause dangerous
kickback.
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When sawing precut timber use a safe support (sawing
jack, Fig. 14). Do not steady the workpiece with your foot,
and do not allow anyone else to hold or steady it.
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Secure round pieces against rotation.
For cutting down trees or performing crosscuts the
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spike bar (Fig. 14, Z) must be applied to the wood to
be cut.
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Before performing a crosscut firmly apply the spike bar to
the timber, only then can the timber be cut with the chain
running. For this the chain saw is lifted at the back handle
and guided with the tubular handle. The spike bar serves
as a centre of rotation. Continue by slightly pressing down
the tubular handle and simultaneously pulling back the
chain saw. Apply the spike bar a little bit deeper and once
again lift the back handle.
When the timber must be pierced for cutting or
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longitudinal cuts are to be performed it is urgently
recommended to have this carried out by specially
trained persons only (high risk of kickback).
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When starting a cut, the blade can slip to the side or jump
slightly. This depends on the wood and the condition of
the chain. Therefore, always hold the chain saw with
both hands.
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Do longitudinal - lengthwise - cuts at the lowest
possible angle (Fig. 15). Be very careful when doing this
type of cut, as the spike bar cannot grip.
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The saw must be running whenever you remove the chain
saw from the wood.
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When performing several cuts the throttle lever must be
released in between.
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Be careful when cutting splintery wood. Cut pieces of
wood may be pulled along (risk of injuries).
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When cutting with the upper edge of the guide bar, the
chain saw may be pushed in the direction of the user if the
chain gets clamped. For this reason use the lower edge
of the bar whenever possible. The chain saw will then be
pushed away from you (Fig. 16).
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If the timber is under tension (Fig. 17), first cut the
pressure side (A). Then the crosscut can be performed on
the tension side (B). Thus clamping of the guide bar can
be avoided.
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At the end of the cut the weight of the chain saw will
cause it to swing through, since it is no longer held by the
cut. Hold it firmly to control this.
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