Limbing; Felling Trees - FLORABEST FKS 2200 D2 Translation Of Original Operation Manual

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If you can turn the tree trunk, saw
two-thirds of the way through it.
Then turn the trunk around and
saw the rest of the way through
from above.
2. Log is supported at one
L
end:
Start sawing from the bottom and
work your way up (with the up-
per edge of the bar) a third of the
way into the diameter of the trunk
to prevent splitting. Then saw from
the top downwards with the lower
edge of the bar towards the first
cut to prevent the bar from becom-
ing jammed in the wood.
3. Log is supported at both
M
ends:
Start from the top and work down
(with the lower edge of the bar)
to a third of the diameter of the
trunk. Then saw from underneath
with the upper edge of the bar
until the two cuts meet.
4. Sawing on a sawhorse:
N
Hold the electric chainsaw steady
with both hands, keeping the
saw in front of you while saw-
ing. Once the saw is through the
wood, guide the machine passed
you on the right (1). Hold your left
arm as straight as you can (2).
Watch out for the falling trunk.
Position yourself to prevent any
danger from the separated trunk.
Watch your feet. The trunk may
cause injuries when falling. Keep
your balance (3).
O

Limbing

Limbing is the designation for the sawing off
of branches and boughs from a felled tree.
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Many accidents occur dur-
ing the removal of branches.
Never cut tree limbs when
you are standing on the log.
Keep the spring-back area in
mind if branches are under
tension.
• Do not remove support branches until
after the sawing off.
• Branches under tension must be sawed
from below to above, in order to pre-
vent jamming of the chainsaw.
When working on thicker branches, use
the same technique as when you are
sawing up a felled trunk.
• Work to the left of the log and as near
as possible to the electric chainsaw. As
far as possible, the weight of the saw
should rest on the log.
• Change position to saw off branches
on the other side of the trunk.
• Branches sticking out are cut off sepa-
rately.

Felling trees

A lot of experience is nec-
essary in felling trees. Cut
down trees only when you
can safely handle the electric
chainsaw. In no case should
you use the electric chainsaw
if you feel unsure about any-
thing.
• Ensure that no people or animals are
in the field of action. The safety dis-
tance between the tree to be felled and
the nearest-located workplace must be
2 ½ tree lengths.
• Note the felling direction:
The user must be able to move safely
near the felled tree, to saw off the tree