Working Techniques - Stihl MS 382 Instruction Manual

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the chain pulls the saw forward – to reduce this
risk, always engage the spiked bumper securely
in the tree or limb.
3.6 Pushback (B)
Pushback occurs when the chain on the top of
the bar is suddenly pinched, caught or encoun‐
ters a foreign object in the wood. The reaction of
the chain drives the saw straight back toward the
operator – to avoid this risk:
– Be alert to situations that may cause the top of
the guide bar to be pinched
– Do not twist the guide bar in the cut
3.7 Exercise extreme caution
– with leaners
– with trees that have fallen unfavorably
between other trees and are under strain
– when working in blowdown areas.
In these cases, do not use a chain saw – use a
hoist, winch or drag line instead.
Pull out exposed and cleared logs. Select clear
area for cutting.
Deadwood (dry, decayed or rotted wood) repre‐
sents a considerable risk that is difficult to
assess. Identifying the extent of the dangers is
complicated, if not impossible. Use aids such as
a cable winch or tractor in such cases.
When felling in the vicinity of roads, railways,
power lines, etc., take extra precautions. If nec‐
essary, inform the police, utility company or rail‐
way authority.
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Sawing and felling work, including all related
work (plunge cutting, limbing, etc.) may only be
carried out by persons who have been specially
trained and instructed. Persons who are not
experienced chain saw users should not carry
out any such work – increased risk of accidents!
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Country-specific legislation on felling technique
must be complied with during felling work.
4.1 Sawing
Do not operate your saw with the starting throttle
lock engaged. Engine speed cannot be control‐
led with the throttle trigger in this position.
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight conditions
and only when visibility is good. Ensure you do
not endanger others – stay alert at all times.
It is advisable for first-time users to practice cut‐
ting logs on a sawbuck – see "Sawing thin
wood".
B
Use the shortest possible guide bar: The chain,
guide bar and chain sprocket must match each
other and your saw.
Position the saw so that your body is clear of the
cutting attachment.
Always pull the saw out of the cut with the chain
running.
Use your chain saw for cutting only. It is not
designed for prying or shoveling away limbs,
roots or other objects.
Do not underbuck freely hanging limbs.
Be careful when cutting scrub and young trees.
Thin shoots can be scooped up by the chain saw
and hurled towards the user.
Be careful when cutting splintered wood – Risk of
injury from ejected pieces of wood!
Make sure your saw does not touch any foreign
materials: Stones, nails, etc. may be flung off
and damage the saw chain. The chain saw may
kick back unexpectedly – risk of accident!
If a rotating saw chain hits a stone or another
hard object, sparks may be generated which may
ignite easily flammable materials under certain
conditions. Also dried-out plants and brushwood
are combustible, above all in hot and dry
weather. If there is a risk of fire, do not use the
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