Scheppach CSP2540 Mode D'emploi page 50

m CAUTION
Do not stand on the log you are currently cutting. The
log could roll away and you may lose your footing and
control of the device. Do not carry out sawing work on
sloping ground.
Important notices
Only ever saw one log or branch.
Be careful when cutting split wood. You may be hit by
sharp pieces of wood.
Cut small logs or branches on a sawhorse. When cut-
ting logs, no other person must hold on to the log. Do
not secure the log with your leg or foot.
Do not use the saw in areas where logs, roots and
other parts of the tree are entangled. Pull the logs to
a free area and cut the freed logs first.
Different cuts for log division (Fig. D)
m CAUTION
If the saw is jammed in a log, do not pull it out with
force. You may lose control of the device and suffer
severe injuries and/or damage the saw. Stop the saw
and drive a plastic or wooden wedge into the cut until
the saw can be pulled out easily. Restart the saw and
carefully continue with the cut. Never start the saw
when it is jammed in a log.
Topping (Fig. E, Pos. 1)
Topping starts at the upper side of the log where you
hold the saw against the log. Only use slight down-
wards pressure for topping.
Undercut (Fig. E, Pos. 2)
Start the undercut on the underside of the log and
hold the top edge of the saw against the log. Only
use slight upwards pressure for the undercut. Hold
the saw securely to control the device. The saw will
push backwards (in your direction).
m CAUTION
Never hold the saw the wrong way round for an un-
dercut. You do not have control of the device in this
position. Always make the first cut on the compres-
sion side of the log.
The compression side of the log is where the pres-
sure of the log's weight is concentrated.
Log division without supports (Fig. F)
Using topping (Pos. 1), saw 1/3 of the way into the
tree.
Turn the log around and make a second top cut (Pos.
2).
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When sawing on the compression side, make sure
the saw does not get jammed. See Figure for cuts in
logs on the compression side.
Log division with log or support (Fig. G-H)
Always remember to make the first cut (Pos. 1) on the
loaded side of the log.
Cut 1/3 into the log for this.
Make a second cut (Pos. 2).
Trimming and pruning
m CAUTION
Always be careful and protect yourself from kickback.
Never let the moving chain at the tip of the chain guide
come in contact with other branches or objects during
trimming or cutting branches. Such contact can lead
to serious injuries.
m CAUTION
Never climb into the tree for trimming or pruning. Do
not stand on ladders, platforms etc. You could lose
your balance and control of the device.
Important notices
Work slowly and hold on to the saw with both hands.
Ensure a secure standing position and balance.
Beware of recoiling parts of the tree. Practise ex-
treme caution when cutting small parts of the tree.
Flexible material can get caught in the saw-chain and
be ejected in your direction or make you lose your
balance.
Beware of recoiling parts of the tree. This particularly
applies to bent or loaded branches. Avoid coming in
contact with the branch or the saw when the tension
on the wood is released.
Keep your working area clear. Clear the path of
branches so you do not trip over them.
Trimming
Do not start trimming the tree before it has been
felled. Only then can you carry out the trimming safe-
ly and properly.
Leave larger branches underneath the felled tree and
use them as a support while you continue working.
Start at the foot of the felled tree and work your way
up to the top. Remove smaller parts of the tree with
one cut.
Make sure that the tree is always between you and
the saw.
Remove larger, supporting branches using the meth-
od from Section „Log division without support".
Always remove small freely suspended parts of the
tree with a top cut. They may fall into the saw or trap
it if you use an undercut.