Haussmann PCS38B 59595014 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 36

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
In all circumstances, the operation of a chainsaw is a one man job. Keep all other people away
from the cutting area. It is difficult enough to take care of your own safety without assuming
responsibility for the safety of others.
- Before felling a tree, study the surrounding area to determine where you want the tree to
fall. Select a retreat path. The path should be at a 45 degree angle from the tree fall line
(fig.14).
- Clear the work area before beginning the cutting process. Remove the undergrowth from
the base of the tree and check the area for obstacles so a clear retreat path exists.
- Start by cutting off any branches up to shoulder height. Do not cut above shoulder height
and always use two hands when gripping the saw. Never use the saw one-handed.
Begin the cut on the side to which the tree is to fall. Cut a notch about 1/3 of the way into
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the tree. The position of the notch is important since the tree will try to "fall" into the notch
(fig.15).
- The felling cut is made on the opposite side of the notch at about 2" (5 cm) above the center
of the notch. Do not cut through to the notch with the felling cut. The wood between the
notch cut and the felling cut will act as a hinge when the tree falls, guiding it in the desired
falling direction (fig.15).
- When the tree starts to fall, turn off ignition switch, place the chainsaw on the ground and
retreat to a safe position at least 10 feet (3 m) from the trunk.
- To fell bigger trees with diameters exceeding twice the bar length requires specialized skills
and should not be attempted without proper training.
WARNING
A majority of kickback accidents occur during limbing.
WARNING
Never attempt to cut logs while they are in a pile or when a couple of logs
are lying together. Such attempts drastically increase the risk of kickback
which can result in serious or fatal injury. When bucking, do not stand on
the log. Make sure the log will not roll downhill. If bucking on a slope,
stand uphill of the log.
LIMBING – the removal of branches from a felled tree (fig.16).
Do not use the nose of the guide bar. Be careful and cautious and
avoid contacting the log, other limbs or objects with the nose of the
guide bar. Be extremely cautious of limbs under tension.
These limbs can spring back towards the operator and cause loss
of control resulting in injury. Always stand to the left of the trunk
and maintain a secure footing. Always use both hands when
cutting.
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