Felling Trees - Grizzly Tools EKS 2240 QTX Traduction De La Notice D'utilisation Originale

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Many accidents occur during the
removal of branches. Never cut
tree limbs when you are standing
on the log. Keep the spring-back
area in mind if branches are under
tension.
• Do not remove support branches until
after the sawing off.
• Branches under tension must be
sawed from below to above, in order
to prevent jamming of the chainsaw.
When working on thicker branches,
use the same technique as when you
are sawing up a felled trunk.
• Work to the left of the log and as near
as possible to the electric chainsaw.
As far as possible, the weight of the
saw should rest on the log.
• Change position to saw off branches
on the other side of the trunk.
• Branches sticking out are cut off sepa-
rately.

Felling trees

A lot of experience is necessary
in felling trees. Cut down trees
only when you can safely han-
dle the electric chainsaw. In no
case should you use the electric
chainsaw if you feel unsure
about anything.
• Ensure that no people or animals
are in the field of action. The safety
distance between the tree to be felled
and the nearest-located workplace
must be 2 ½ tree lengths.
• Note the felling direction:
The user must be able to move safely
near the felled tree, to saw off the tree
easily and remove branches.It is to
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be avoided that the felled tree snags
itself on another tree. Note the natural
felling direction, which is dependent
on the slope and curvature character-
istic of the tree, wind direction and the
number of branches.
• In the case of sloping ground, stand
above the tree to be felled.
• Small trees, with a diameter of 15-
18 cm, can usually be sawn off with
one cut.
• In case of trees with a larger diameter,
a notched cut and a back cut must be
implemented (see below).
• If cutting and felling is being carried
out by two or more persons simul-
taneously, the distance between the
felling and cutting persons must be
at least twice the height of the tree to
be fellled. When felling trees, ensure
that no other persons are subject to
hazards and that no material damage
is caused. If a tree should come into
contact with a power line, the supply
company must be informed immedi-
ately.
• Dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, clips
and wires must be removed from the
tree.
Do not fell any trees when a
strong or changing wind is
blowing, if the danger of prop-
erty damage exists or if the tree
could fall on electric wires.
Immediately after termination of
the sawing procedure, remove the
ear protection so that you can hear
hooter and alarm signals.