EGO CS1400E Operator's Manual page 13

Proper Cutting Stance (Fig. S)
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Both feet should be on solid ground, with weight evenly
spread between them.
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The left arm should be straight, with the elbow locked.
This helps to withstand the forces generated by
kickback.
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Your body should always be to the left of the chain line.
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE PROPER
TECHNIQUES FOR BASIC FELLING, LIMBING, AND
CROSS-CUTTING
WARNING:
Always be sure of your footing and hold the
chain saw firmly with both hands while the motor is running.
WARNING:
When the saw chain is stopped due
to pinching during cutting, release the trigger switch;
remove the saw chain and guide bar from the wood, then
restart the chain saw.
WARNING:
Do not pull the saw chain with hand
when it is bound by the sawdust. Serious injury could
result if the chain saw starts accidentally. Press the saw
chain against the wood, move the chain saw back and
forth to discharge the debris. Always remove the battery
pack before cleaning. Wear heavy protective gloves when
handling the saw chain.
WARNING:
Never start the chain saw when it is in
contact with the wood. Always allow the chain saw reach
full speed before applying the saw to the wood.
Felling a tree
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When bucking and felling operations are being
performed by two or more persons at the same time,
the felling operation should be separated from the
bucking operation by a distance of at least twice the
height of the tree being felled. Trees should not be
felled in a manner that would endanger any person,
strike any utility line or cause any property damage.
If the tree does make contact with any utility line, the
utility company should be notified immediately.
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The chain saw operator should stand on the uphill
side of the terrain, as the tree is likely to roll or slide
downhill after it is felled.
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An escape path should be planned and cleared as
necessary before cuts are started. The escape path
should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the
expected line of fall as Fig. T shown.
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Before felling is started, consider the natural lean of
the tree, the location of larger branches and the wind
direction to judge which way the tree will fall.
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Notching undercut
Make the notch 1/3 the diameter of the tree, perpendic-
ular to the direction of falls as Fig. U shown. Make the
lower horizontal notching cut first. This will help to avoid
pinching either the saw chain or the guide bar when the
second notch is being made.
Felling back cut
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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 as
Fig. V shown. Branches under tension should be cut from
the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw.
Bucking a log
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56 VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS CHAIN SAW — CS1400E
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples and wire
from the tree.
Make the felling back cut at least 50 mm higher than
the horizontal notching cut as Fig. U shown. Keep the
felling back cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut.
Make the felling back cut so enough wood is left to
act as a hinge. The hinge wood keeps the tree from
twisting and falling in the wrong direction. Do not cut
through the hinge.
As the felling gets close to the hinge, the tree should
begin to fall. If there is any chance that the tree may
not fall in desired direction or it may rock back and
bind the saw chain, stop cutting before the felling back
cut is complete and use wedges of wood, plastic or
aluminium to open the cut and drop the tree along the
desired line of fall.
When the tree begins to fall remove the chain saw
from the cut, stop the motor, put the chain saw
down, then use the retreat path planned. Be alert for
overhead limbs falling and watch your footing.
Bucking is cutting a log into lengths. It is important to
make sure your footing is firm 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 as
Fig. W1 shown, it is cut from the top (overbuck).
When the log is supported on one end, as Fig. W2
shown, cut 1/3 the diameter from the underside
(underbuck). Then make the finished cut by
overbucking to meet the first cut.
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