Basic Working Instructions For Felling Work - FERREX CSP50 User Manual

Basic working instructions for felling work

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10. Basic working instructions for felling work
m WARNING
Risk of injury!
Sawing and felling work as well as all related work may only be carried out by specially
trained and briefed persons.
Note
Observe the country-specific regulations for felling work and obtain information from the
relevant authority.
• Make sure that no one can be harmed by the falling branches and trees.
• Only the persons required for the felling work may be in the work area.
• Keep the work area at the trunk clear and tidy so that operators have a safe standing area.
• Keep escape routes clear and tidy in order to be able to leave the work area quickly.
• Do not carry out felling work in stronger wind conditions, bad weather or poor visibility.
• Keep distances to the nearest workplace of at least 2 1/2 tree lengths.
10.1 Use and handling
• Never start the device before the guide bar (16), saw chain (17) and chain cover (22) are
correctly fitted.
• Do not cut wood that is lying on the ground or try to cut roots that are sticking out of the
ground. In any case, make sure the saw chain (17) does not come into contact with the soil,
otherwise the saw chain (17) will dull immediately.
• If you accidentally touch a solid object with the device, switch off the engine immediately
and inspect the device for any damage.
• Maintain the device carefully. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, break-
age of parts and any other condition that may affect the device's operation. Have dam-
aged parts repaired before using the device. Many accidents are caused by poorly main-
tained devices.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Have the device serviced by qualified personnel. Only use manufacturer's recommended
original spare parts.
10.2 Creating the notch cut
Note
The fall notch determines the felling direction of the tree to be felled.
Place the fall notch at right angles to the felling direction.
Saw as close to the ground as possible.
Support the chainsaw with the claw stop (15).
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