Scheppach PCS4-20ProS Translation Of Original Instruction Manual page 40

5. Release the switch lock (5). It is not necessary to
keep the switch lock (5) pressed after starting the
cordless pruning saw. The switch lock is intend-
ed to prevent accidental starting of the cordless
pruning saw.
Switch the motor off:
1. Release the on/off switch (6). The product switch-
es off immediately.
2. Put on the supplied guide bar and chain guard (18)
after each instance of working with the cordless
pruning saw.
10.3 Overload protection
The cordless pruning saw is equipped with an overload
protection that switches off in the event of an overload.
After a short cooling phase, the cordless pruning saw
can be switched on again
10.4 Hand guard
The front hand guard (1) and the rear hand guard (10)
protect the fingers from injuries caused by contact with
the saw chain if it breaks due to overloading. The rear
hand guard (10) also protects the hand from branches
and twigs.
10.5 Sawing techniques
10.5.1 Cutting to length
This is the sawing of felled tree trunks into small sec-
tions. Make sure you stand securely and distribute your
body weight evenly on both feet. If possible, the trunk
should be underpinned and supported by branches,
beams or wedges.
• Ensure that the saw chain does not come into con-
tact with the ground when sawing.
• Make sure you have a secure footing and stand
above the trunk on sloping terrain. In order to main-
tain full control at the moment of cutting all the way
through, reduce the pressing force towards the end
of the cut, without loosening your firm grip of the
handles of the pruning saw.
• After completing the cut, wait for the saw chain to
stop before removing the pruning saw.
• Always switch off the pruning saw's motor before
moving from one work site to the next.
10.5.2 Wood lies on the ground when cutting to
length:
1. Saw all the way through the wood from above, taking
care not to touch the ground at the end of the cut.
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2. If it is possible to turn the wood and saw 2/3 of the
way through it. Then turn the wood over and saw
through the rest from above.
10.5.3 Wood is supported at one end when cutting
to length:
1. First saw through 1/3 of the wood diameter from
bottom to top (with the top side of the guide bar) to
avoid fragments.
2. Then saw from top to bottom (with the underside
of the guide bar) towards the first cut to avoid jam-
ming.
10.5.4 Wood is supported at both ends when cut-
ting to length:
1. First saw through 1/3 of the wood diameter from
top to bottom (with the underside of the guide bar).
2. Then saw from the bottom up (with the top of the
guide bar) until the cuts meet.
10.5.5 Sawing on a sawhorse:
1. Hold the product firmly with both hands and guide
the machine in front of your body while sawing.
2. When cutting the wood, guide the machine past
the body on the right. Keep your left arm as straight
as possible. Watch out for the falling wood.
3. Position yourself so that the severed trunk does
not pose a hazard.
4. Pay attention to your feet. The cut wood could
cause injuries if it falls. Keep your balance.
10.5.6 Delimbing
Delimbing is the term for removing branches and twigs
from a felled tree.
m WARNING!
Danger of injury!
Many accidents happen during delimbing. Guide the
cordless pruning saw such that no part of your body is
within the extended pivot range of the saw chain.
- Whenever working, the cordless pruning saw must
be held firmly with both hands, this is the only way
to guide it safely at all times.
- Do not lean too far forward during operation.
- Always ensure you have a secure footing when
working.
- Never saw off branches when standing on the tree
trunk. Keep an eye on the kick-back area if branch-
es are tensioned.
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