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STARTING
WARM
I.
Pull choke knob out.
2.
Push choke knob back into open position, red
indicator pin on choke button remains visible.
3.
Crank engine and allow to run briefly.
4.
Depress throttle lever to allow engine to run at idle
speed (indicator pin disappears).
If you are unsuccessful in starting the engine, consult
the Troubleshooting guide in your Craftsman chain
saw handbook or contact a Sears Sen/ice Center.
Before felling a tree, survey it carefully and answer
these questions:
1.
In which direction does the tree lean?
2.
Is the condition of the trunk sound, hollow or
partially rotten?
3.
From which direction is the wind blowing?
4.
What is the wind velocity? CAUTION: Wind
direction and velocity may change. Be alert!
Felling should not be attempted in high winds.
5.
Is the crown (top) of the tree more dense and
heavier on one side?
These are factors and forces which will influence the
line of fall and escape routes,
Survey the area; make sure that felled trees cannot
strike any objects such as power lines, buildings, cars
and block roadways or railroad tracks. Insure that
neither persons nor animals are within the danger
zone (measured distance away from tree that is 21/=
times the tree height).
NOTE: These basic rules apply to felling a single tree
or many. However, and additional organizing is
required when felling several trees. Preliminary
preparation must be done outside the danger zone. Be
sure others know where you are and what you are
doing at all times.
CAUTION: DO not try to fell a tree along a line different
from its natural line of fall unless you have
considerable experience.
Determine carefully the correct line of fall. Clear two
safe exit paths to the rear (clear away escape routes
for each member of the felling team). Do not place
tools and equipment in the path. Make your escape
route at a 45 ° angle back and away from the line of fall "
(Fig. 6).
RGURE 6
Clear escape route by removing undergiowth likely to
interfere with escape. Be sure to warn others by
....
shouting =TIMBER" when a tree is about to fall. Brief
each team member on proper escape procedures and
signals. Have visual contact with team members prior
to and during felling operation. Practice a "dry run"
escape! Prior to felling prepare the immediate site and
the base of the tree by clearing away undergrowth with
an axe, not the saw. Undergrowth can tangle up or
snag the saw Fhain resulting in serious injury or saw
damage. Clean the trunk of brush and remove small
branches from the lower trunk with a small axe.
Remove large buttress roots first. Start by cutting the
largest buttress root. Remove each by cutting it
vertically first, then horizontally (Fig. 7). Small buttress
roots can be removed when felling is complete unless
they hamper the felling process.
RGURE 7
When felling, assume a balanced body position (Fig.
8). Position the feet parallel and apart to obtain a
steady stance and stand at the side of the tree. Lower
the point of gravity by bending the knees (comfortably
arch your back). Keep the saw near the body, hold it
firmly with both hands, and lock the thumbs under the
handlebar at all times.
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