Hitachi CS 33EB Instruction Manual page 11

English
In case the brake is not effective, ask our dealer for
inspection and repairs. If the engine keeps rotating
at high speed with the brake engaged, the clutch will
overheat causing trouble.
When the brake engages during operation,
immediately release the throttle lever to stop the
engine.
_WARNING
Do not carry the machine with the engine
running.
Stopping (Fig, 13)
Decrease engine speed, and push ignition switch
(14) to stop position.
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Fig. 13
_WARNING
KICKBACK DANGER (Fig. 14)
Fig. 14
One of the most severe dangers when working with
a chain saw is the possibility of kickback. Kickback
may occur when the upper tip of the guide bar
touches an object, or when the wood closes in
and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact
in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse
reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back toward
you. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may also push the guide bar rapidly back
towards you. Either of these reactions may cause
you to lose control of the saw which could result in
serious personal injury. Even though your saw has
safety built into its design, you should not rely on
these safety features exclusively. Know where your
bar tip is at all times. Kickback does occur if you
allow the kickback zone (17) of the bar to touch an
object. Do not use that area. Kickback from pinching
is caused by a cut closing and pinching the upper
side of the guide bar. Study your cut and make sure
it will open as you cut through. Maintain control when
the engine is running by always keeping a firm grip
on the saw with your right hand on the rear handle,
your left hand on the front handle and your thumbs
and fingers encircling the handles. Always hold the
saw with both hands during operation and cut at high
engine speed.
_WARNING
• Do not overreach or cut above shoulder
height.
• Use extra caution when felling, and do not
use the saw in a nose-high position or above
shoulder height.
CHAIN CATCHER
The chain catcher is located on the power head just
below the chain to further prevent the possibility of a
broken chain striking the chain saw user.
_WARNING
Do not stand in-line with chain when cutting.
BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR MAKING FELLING,
LIMBING AND BUCKING CUTS
The intention of the following information is to
provide you with the general introduction to wood
cutting techniques.
_WARNING
• This information does not cover all specific
situations, which may depend on differences
in terrain, vegetation, kind of wood, form
and size of trees, etc. Consult your servicing
dealer, forestry agent or local forestry
schools for advice on specific woodcutting
problems in your area. This will make your
work more efficient and safer.
• Avoid cutting in adverse weather conditions,
such as dense fog, heavy rain, bitter cold,
high winds, etc.
Adverse weather is often tiring to work in
and creates potentially dangerous conditions
such as slippery ground.
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