Product Use Explanation - Bushranger BRUZCS5210 Operator's Manual

USING THE PRODUCT
NOTE (continued)
• Do not increase engine revolution while the chain brake is engaged.
• When using throttle latch at starting, keep the chain brake position. And after starting the engine, release the brake
immediately.
• Never test the brake in an area where petrol fumes are present.
PRECAUTION
• When checking the operation of the non-manual chain brake, use a soft surface substance like wood to provide the
impact so the saw chain is not damaged.
GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
In all circumstances the operation of the chain saw is a one-man job. It is difficult at times to take care for your own safety,
so don't assume the responsibility for a helper as well. After you have learned the basic techniques of using the saw, your
best aid will be your own good common sense.
The accepted way to hold the saw is to stand to the left of the saw with your left hand on the front handle so you can
operate the throttle trigger with your right index finger.
Before attempting to fell a tree, cut some small logs or limbs. Before thoroughly familiar with the control and the responses
of the saw. Start the engine, see that is running properly. Squeeze the trigger to open the throttle wide open, then start the
cut. It is not necessary to press down hard to make the saw cut. If the chain is properly sharpened, the cutting
should be relatively effortless. Pushing the saw too hard will slow the engine and cutting will actually be more difficult.
Some material may adversely affect the housing of your chain saw.
(Example: palm tree acid, fertilizer etc.) To avoid housing deterioration carefully remove all packed saw dust around clutch
and guide bar area and wash with water.
WARNING
Do not let the nose or tip of the guide bar touch anything while the engine is running to avoid kickback.
FELLING A TREE
A falling tree can seriously damage anything it may hit a car, a house, a fence a power line or another tree. There are ways
to make a tree fall where you want it, so first decide where that is! Before cutting, clear the area around the tree you will
need good footing while working and you should be able to work the saw without hitting any obstacles.
Next select a path of retreat. When the tree begins to fall you should retreat away from the direction of fall at a 45-degree
angle to avoid the trunk kicking back over the stump. (See figure A). Begin the cut on the side to which the tree is to fall. Cut
a notch approximately 1/3 of the way into the tree. (See figure B). The position of this notch is important since the tree will
try to fall "into" the notch. (See figure B). The felling cut is made on the side opposite the notch. Make the felling cut placing
spiked bumper 2.5 cm to 5cm above the bottom of the notch and stop cutting at approximately 1/10 of diameter to the
inner edge of the notch (See figure C) in order to leave the uncut portion of the wood as a hinge.
Do not try to cut through to the notch with the felling cut. The remaining wood between the notch cut and felling cut will
act as a hinge when the tree falls, guiding it in the desired direction. When the tree starts to fall, stop the engine, place the
saw on the ground and make your retreat quickly. To fell a big tree with a diameter exceeding twice the bar length start the
notching cuts from one side and draw the saw through to the other side of the notch.
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