Grizzly EKS 2200 QT Translation Of The Original Instructions For Use page 150

UK
Do not fell any trees when a
strong or changing wind is blow-
ing, if the danger of property dam-
age exists or if the tree could fall
on electric wires.
Immediately after termination of
the sawing procedure, remove the
ear protection so that you can hear
hooter and alarm signals.
1. Removal of branches:
Remove hanging branches by
positioning the cut from above the
branch. With removal of branches,
never work higher than shoulder
level.
2. Escape area:
Remove the undergrowth around
the tree to ensure an easy
escape. The escape area (1)
should be around 45° either side
behind the planned felling direc-
tion (2).
3. Cutting notch (A):
Make a felling notch in the direc-
tion in which you wish the tree to
fall. Start with an upper sawing
cut.
Now make a sawcut below,
which runs horizontally and en-
counters the upper sawcut
exactly.
The depth of cut of the notch
should be approx. 1/3 of the
trunk diameter and the cutting
angle at least 45°.
Never step in front of a tree which
is notched.
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Felling back cut (B):
4.
Make the back cut from the other
side of the log, where you stand
to the left of the log and saw with
the chainsaw pulling. The back
cut must run horizontally not less
than 5 cm above the horizontal
notched cut.
The back cut should be so deep
that the separation distance
between the back cut and the
notch cutting line is at least 1/10
of the trunk diameter. The part
of the log not sawed through is
designated as a break dimen-
sion
.
Insert a felling wedge or a crow-
bar into the back cut, as soon
as the depth of cut permits this,
in order to prevent a jamming of
the chain bar.
If the trunk diameter is larger
5.
than the length of the chain bar,
make two cuts.
For safety reasons, we advise inex-
perienced users not to fell any logs
with a rail length which is smaller
than the trunk diameter.
After carrying out of the back cut, the
6.
tree falls by itself or with the aid of the
felling wedge or crowbar.
As soon as the tree begins to
fall, pull out the saw from the
section, stop the motor, place
the electric chainsaw down and
leave the workplace using the
withdrawal path.
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