Fieldmann FZP 2025-E Manual page 22

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Working instructions
Upper section (Fig. E, item 1)
Position the saw at the upper end of the log. With the overcut apply only slight downward pressure.
Sub-section (Fig. E, item 2)
Place the undercut at the bottom of the trunk, holding the top of the saw down against the log. Practice the under-
cut; it is just as easy to train from the top.
Hold the saw fi rmly and maintain control. The saw will push backwards (towards you).
CAUTION!
Never hold the saw upside down for an undercut. In this position, you have no control over the device.
Always execute the fi rst cut on the compression side of the log. The compression side of a log is where the
pressure of the root weight is concentrated.
Bucking without supports (Fig. F)
When the whole length of the tree trunk is stable and even, start sawing from the top (No. 1).
Make sure you do not saw into the ground.
Trunk cutting, supported on one end (Fig. G)
When the tree trunk is propped up on one end, make the fi rst cut (No. 1) from underneath (1/3 of the trunk
diameter) in order to prevent splitting.
The second cut is made from the top (2/3 of the diameter) in the same line as the fi rst cut to prevent the saw
from becoming jammed.
Trunk cutting, supported on both ends (Fig. H)
When the tree trunk is propped up on both ends, make the fi rst cut (No. 1) from the top (1/3 of the trunk
diameter) in order to prevent splitting.
The second cut is made from underneath (2/3 of the diameter) in the same line as the fi rst cut to prevent the
saw from becoming jammed.
Limbing and Trimming
ATTENTION!
Always pay attention to, and protect yourself against kickback. Never let the moving chain at the top of the
guide bar come into contact with other branches or objects when limbing or trimming. Such contact can
cause serious injury.
ATTENTION!
Climb the tree for pruning or trimming. Do not stand on ladders, platforms, etc. as you may lose your bal-
ance and lose control of the device.
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