Limbing; Felling Trees - Parkside Performance PPKSA 40-Li A1 Translation Of The Original Instructions

Limbing

Limbing is the designation for the sawing
off of branches and boughs from a felled
tree.
Many accidents occur during the
removal of branches. Never cut tree
limbs when you are standing on the
log. Keep the spring-back area in
mind if branches are under tension.
• Do not remove support branches until
after the sawing off.
• Branches under tension must be sawed
from­below­to­above,­in­order­to­pre-
vent jamming of the chainsaw.
­ When­working­on­thicker­branches,­
use the same technique as when you
are sawing up a felled trunk.
• Work to the left of the log and as near
as possible to the electric chainsaw. As
far­as­possible,­the­weight­of­the­saw­
should rest on the log.
• Change position to saw off branches
on the other side of the trunk.
• Branches sticking out are cut off sepa-
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Felling trees

A lot of experience is neces-
sary in felling trees. Cut down
trees only when you can safely
handle the electric chainsaw.
In no case should you use the
electric chainsaw if you feel
unsure about anything.
•­ Ensure­that­no­people­or­animals­are­in­
the­field­of­action.­The­safety­distance­
between the tree to be felled and the
nearest-located workplace must be 2 ½
tree lengths.
• Note the felling direction:
The user must be able to move safely
near­the­felled­tree,­to­saw­off­the­tree­
easily and remove branches.It is to be
avoided that the felled tree snags itself
on another tree. Note the natural felling
direction,­which­is­dependent­on­the­
slope and curvature characteristic of
the­tree,­wind­direction­and­the­number­
of branches.
•­ In­the­case­of­sloping­ground,­stand­
above the tree to be felled.
•­ Small­trees,­with­a­diameter­of­15-18­
cm,­can­usually­be­sawn­off­with­one­cut.
•­ In­case­of­trees­with­a­larger­diameter,­
a notched cut and a back cut must
be implemented (See „
notch" and „
• If cutting and felling is being carried
out by two or more persons simultane-
ously,­the­distance­between­the­felling­
and cutting persons must be at least
twice the height of the tree to be fellled.
When­felling­trees,­ensure­that­no­other­
persons are subject to hazards and that
no material damage is caused. If a tree
should come into contact with a power
line,­the­supply­company­must­be­in-
formed immediately.
•­­ Dirt,­stones,­loose­bark,­nails,­clips­and­
wires must be removed from the tree.
Do not fell any trees when
a strong or changing wind
is blowing, if the danger of
property damage exists or if
the tree could fall on electric
wires.
Immediately after termination of
the­sawing­procedure,­remove­the­
ear protection so that you can hear
hooter and alarm signals.
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3. Cutting
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