Stihl MS 200 T Instruction Manual page 10

English
– if two-handed cutting is not possible
and
– if one hand is required for support
during the cut and
– if the saw is held firmly and
– if all parts of your body are clear of
the cutting attachment.
During one-handed cutting:
– never support yourself on the limb
being cut
– never cut with the bar nose
– never attempt to hold falling limbs
Cutting
Begin cutting with the saw at full throttle
and (if possible) engage the spiked
bumper firmly in the wood, and then
continue cutting.
Do not operate your saw with the
starting throttle lock engaged. Engine
speed cannot be controlled with the
throttle trigger in this position.
Always work with the spiked bumper so
that you have better control of the saw. If
you work without the spiked bumper the
saw may pull you forwards suddenly.
Always pull the saw out of the cut with
the chain running.
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight
conditions and only when visibility is
good. Ensure you do not endanger
others – stay alert at all times.
Use the shortest possible guide bar: The
chain, guide bar and chain sprocket
must match each other and your saw.
Cutting techniques:
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– Cut straight through thin limbs
– In case of thick limbs, first perform
relieving cut from below (approx. 1/5
of diameter), then buck from above
– Support and secure heavy
branches with ropes.
Never work on a ladder or on any other
insecure support, do not work above
shoulder height.
If conditions allow, work from a lift
bucket.
Cordon off the work area in order to
reduce the risk of injuries and damage to
property from falling branches (e.g.
motor vehicles).
When working with a lifeline there is a
risk of cutting through the rope – to
reduce the risk of fall injuries , always
use double lifelines.
Take special care when cutting through
a limb. Hold the machine firmly to control
and counteract the feed force. Note
when reaching the end of a cut that the
saw is no longer supported in the kerf.
You have to take the full weight of the
saw since it might otherwise go out of
control.
If the saw gets pinched in the cut:
– Shut off the engine and secure the
saw to the tree – in direction of
trunk.
– Carefully free the saw from the cut,
using another saw if necessary.
Make sure your saw does not touch any
foreign materials: Stones, nails, etc. may
be flung off and damage the saw chain.
The saw may kick back unexpectedly –
risk of accidents.
Warning! To avoid risk
of electrocution, take
extra precautions when
cutting near power lines.
Have the power switched
off before starting cutting
work in the immediate
vicinity of power lines.
Do not underbuck freely hanging limbs
because the chain may get pinched and
cause kickback and loss of control.
To reduce the risk of injury, take
special care when cutting shattered
wood because of the risk of injury from
slivers being caught and thrown in your
direction.
After finishing a cut, activate the chain
brake to lock the chain or shut off the
engine before moving the saw to
another position in the tree.
MS 200 T