Basic Operating/Cutting Procedures; Felling Trees - Ryobi RY3714 Operator's Manual

BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING
PROCEDURES
Practice cutting a few small logs using the following
technique to get the "feel" of using the saw before
you begin a major sawing operation.
 Take the proper stance in front of the wood with
the saw idling.
 Accelerate the engine to full throttle just before
entering the cut by squeezing the throttle trigger.
 Begin cutting with the saw against the log.
 Keep the engine at full throttle the entire time
you are cutting.
 Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light
downward pressure. Forcing the cut could result
in damage to the bar, chain, or engine.
 Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is
completed allowing the engine to idle. Running
the saw at full throttle without a cutting load can
result in unnecessary wear to the chain, bar, and
engine.
 Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of
the cut.

FELLING TREES

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
See Figures 20 - 23.
WARNING:
Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or
heavy precipitation. Wait until the hazardous
weather has ended.
OPERATION
PLANNED LINE
OF FALL
BACK CUT
2 in. (50 mm)
Page 20 — English
45°
45°
HINGE
2 in. (50 mm) OR 1/10 DIA
NOTCH -
APPROX. 1/3
DIAMETER OF
TRUNK
Fig. 20
Fig. 21