Holding The Chain Saw; Using The Chain Saw; Felling A Tree - Makita 5012B Instruction Manual

Holding the chain saw
Always grip each handle with the thumb
and fingers encircling the handle as shown
in Fig. 15.
Use this
grip
thumb below
I
Fig. l !
Using the chain saw
Always be sure of your footing and hold the chain saw firmly with both hands while the
motor
i s
running.
Felling a tree
When bucking and felling operations are being performed by two or more persons,
a t
the
same time, the felling operation should be separated from the bucking operation by a
distance of
a t least
twice the height of the tree being felled. Trees should not be felled in
a manner that would endanger any person, strike any utility line or cause any property
damage. If the tree does make contact with any utility line, the utility company should
be notified immediately.
The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain
as
the tree is likely
to roll or slide downhill after it
i s
felled.
A retreat path should be planned and
cleared as necessary before cuts are started.
The retreat path should extend back and
diagonally to the rear of the expected line
of fall as shown in Fig. 16.
\Retreat
Fig. 1,
Before felling is started, consider the natural lean of the tree, the location of larger
branches and the wind direction to judge which way the tree will fall. Remove dirt, stones,
loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from the tree where felling cuts are to be made.
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