1. Put the trunk on a saw horse or runners.
WARNING: Do not try to cut trunks in a
pile. That increases the risk of kickback
and can result in serious injury or death.
2. Cut the trunks one by one.
3. Remove the cut pieces from the cutting area.
WARNING: The kickback risk increases
if you keep cutting pieces in the cutting
area. It is also a risk that you do not
keep your balance during operation.
To cut a trunk on the ground
WARNING: Follow the steps below to
prevent the saw chain from touching the
ground or an object.
Note: To cut trunks on the ground decreases the risk that
the saw chain gets trapped or that the object breaks.
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1. Cut through the trunk on the pull stroke. Do not let
the saw chain touch the ground when you complete
the kerf. Keep full power but be prepared for sudden
accidents.
2. To prevent accidents, cut approximately 2/3 through
the trunk and then stop. Turn the trunk and cut from
the opposite side to complete the task.
To cut a trunk with support on one end
WARNING: Follow the steps below to
prevent the trunk from breaking before the
cutting is complete.
1. Cut on the push stroke approximately 1/3 through
the trunk.
2. Cut through the trunk on the pull stroke until the two
kerfs touch.
To cut a trunk with support on two ends
WARNING: Follow the steps below to
prevent the saw chain from getting trapped
in the trunk.
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