Altrad TRON-045-T45 Manuel D'instructions Et D'utilisation page 29

9. Sawing
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 Bucking and Limbing
WARNING
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Always ensure your foothold. Do not stand on
the log.
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Be alert to the rolling over of a cut log.
Especially when working on a slope, stand on
the uphill side of the log.
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Follow the instructions in "For Safe Operation"
to avoid kickback of the saw.
Before starting work, check the direction of bending
force inside the log to be cut. Always finish cutting
from the opposite side of the bending direction to
prevent the guide bar from being caught in the cut.
A log lying off the ground
Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and cut
from the opposite side.
A log hanging off the ground
In area A, saw up from the bottom one-third and
finish by sawing down from the top .In area B, saw
down from the top one-third and finish by sawing up
from the bottom.
Cutting the limbs of Fallen Tree
First check to which side the limb is bent. Then make
the initial cut from the bent side and finish by sawing
from the opposite side.
WARNING
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Be alert to the springing back of a cut limb.
Pruning of Standing Tree
Cut up from the bottom, finish down from the top.
WARNING
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Do not use an unstable foothold or ladder.
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Do not overreach.
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Do not cut above shoulder height.
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Always use both your hands to hold the saw.
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