Maintenance - Ego Power+ CS1610E Manual

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An escape path should be planned and
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cleared as necessary before cuts are started.
The escape path should extend back and
diagonally to the rear of the expected line of
fall as Fig. P shown.
P-1 Felling Direction
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P-2 Safety Retreat Path
Before felling is started, consider the natural
lean of the tree, the location of larger branches
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and the wind direction to judge which way the
tree will fall.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples
and wire from the tree.
Notching undercut
Make the notch 1/3 the diameter of the tree,
perpendicular to the direction of falls as Fig. Q
shown. Make the lower horizontal notching cut
first. This will help to avoid pinching either the saw
chain or the guide bar when the second notch is
being made.
Q-1 Direction of fall
Q-2 Notch
Q-3 Felling back cut
Q-4 Hinge
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Felling back cut
Make the felling back cut at least 50 mm higher
than the horizontal notching cut as Fig. Q
shown. Keep the felling back cut parallel to the
horizontal notching cut. Make the felling back
cut so enough wood is left to act as a hinge.
The hinge wood keeps the tree from twisting
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and falling in the wrong direction. Do not cut
through the hinge.
As the felling gets close to the hinge, the tree
should begin to fall. If there is any chance that
the tree may not fall in desired direction or it
may rock back and bind the saw chain, stop
cutting before the felling back cut is complete
and use wedges of wood, plastic or aluminium
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to open the cut and drop the tree along the
desired line of fall.
When the tree begins to fall remove the chain
saw from the cut, stop the motor, put the
chain saw down, then use the retreat path
planned. Be alert for overhead limbs falling
and watch your footing.
Limbing a tree
Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen
tree. When limbing leave larger lower limbs to
support the log off the ground. Remove the small
limbs in one cut as Fig. R shown.
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Branches under tension should be cut from the
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bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw.
Bucking a log
Bucking is cutting a log into lengths. It is
important to make sure your footing is firm
and your weight is
evenly distributed on both feet. When possible,
the log should be raised and supported by the
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use of limbs, logs or chocks. Follow the simple
directions for easy cutting.
When the log is supported along its entire
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length as Fig. S1 shown, it is cut from the top
(overbuck).
When the log is supported on one end, as
Fig. S2 shown, cut 1/3 the diameter from
the underside (underbuck). Then make the
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finished cut by overbucking to meet the first
cut.
When the log is supported on both ends, as Fig.
S3 shown, cut 1/3 the diameter from the top
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(overbuck). Then make the finished cut by
underbucking the lower 2/3 to meet the first cut.
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When bucking on a slope always stand on the
uphill side of the log, as Fig. T shown.
When "cutting through", to maintain complete
control release the cutting pressure near the end
of the cut without relaxing your grip on the chain
saw handles. Don't let the chain contact the
ground. After completing the cut, wait for the saw
chain to stop before you move the chain saw.
Always stop the motor before moving from tree to
tree.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury,
remove the battery pack from the chain saw
before inspecting, cleaning, or performing
maintenance. A battery operated tool with the
battery pack inserted is always on and can start
accidently.
WARNING:
When cleaning the chain saw,
DO NOT immerse in water or other liquids.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake
fluids, petrol, petroleum-based products,
penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic
parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or destroy
plastic, which may result in serious personal injury.
CLEANING
After each use, clean debris from the chain and
guide bar with a soft brush. Wipe the chain saw
surface with a clean cloth moistened with a mild
soap solution.