Sawing - Zenoah G2200T Owner's Manual

6. Sawing

WARNING
• Before proceeding to your job,
re a d t h e s e c t i o n " F o r S a f e
Operation". It is recommended
to first practice sawing Small
logs. This also helps you get
accustomed to your unit.
• Always follow the safety regu-
lations. The chain saw must
only be used for cutting wood.
It is forbidden to cut other
types of material. Vibrations
and kickback vary with differ-
ent materials and the require-
ments of the safety regulations
would not be respected. Do
not use the chain saw as a le-
ver for lifting, moving or split-
ting objects. Do not lock it over
fixed stands. It is forbidden to
hitch tools or applications to
t h e P T O o t h e r t h a n t h o s e
specified by the manufacturer.
• It is not necessary to force the saw into the cut. Apply
only light pressure while running the engine at full
throttle.
• When the saw chain is caught in the cut, do not
attempt to pull it out by force, but use a wedge or a
lever to open the way.
• If the guide bar and saw chain becomes caught in
wood while operating it, stop the engine.
Do not pry the handle with excessive force. Use a
wedge to remove the chain instead.
■ GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
• This saw is equipped with a
chain brake that will stop the
chain in the event of kickback if
operating properly. You must
check the chain brake operation
before each usage by running
the saw at full the throttle for I -2
seconds and pushing the front
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hand guard forward. The chain
should stop immediately with the
engine at full speed. If the chain
is slow to stop or does not stop,
replace the brake band and
clutch drum before use.
• It is extremely important that the
chain brake be checked for
proper operation before each use
and that the chain be sharp in or-
der to maintain the kickback
safety level of this saw. Removal
of the safety devices, inadequate
maintenance, or incorrect re-
placement of the bar or chain
may increase the risk ot serious
personal injury due to kickback.
■ FELLING A TREE
Felling direction
Notch cut
1. Decide the felling direction considering the wind,
lean of the tree, location of heavy branches, ease of
completing the task after felling and other factors.
2. While clearing the area around the tree, arrange a
good foothold and retreat path.
3. Make a notch cut one-third of the way into the tree
on the felling side.
4. Make a felling cut from the opposite side of the notch
and at a level slightly higher than the bottom of the
notch.
WARNING
When you fell a tree, be sure to warn neighboring work-
ers of the danger.
Bucking and Limbing
WARNING
• Always ensure your foothold. Do not stand on the log.
• Be alert to the rolling over of a cut log. Especially when
working on a slope, stand on the uphill side of the
log.
• Follow the instructions in "For Safe Operation" to avoid
kickback of the saw.
Before starting work, check the direction of bending
force inside the log to be cut. Always finish cutting from
the opposite side of the bending direction to prevent
the guide bar from being caught in the cut.
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Felling cut
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