HENX H36LJ16 Mode D'emploi page 30

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b. Push the chain kickback brake handle
forward to the brake position to engage
the chain brake (See Fig. F).
WARNING: Always remove the battery pack
from the chain saw during work breaks and
after finishing work.
17. Preparation for cutting
Refer to "Important Safety Instructions"
earlier in this manual for appropriate safety
equipment.
Work Area Precautions
17.1
• Cut only wood or materials made from
wood; do not cut sheet metal, plastics,
masonry, or non-wood building materials.
• Never allow children to operate the chain
saw.
• Allow no person to use this chain saw
who has not read this Operator's Manual
or received adequate instructions for the
safe and proper use of this chain saw.
• When felling a tree, keep everyone
- helpers, bystanders, children, and
animals - a safe distance from the cutting
area. During felling operations, the safe
distance should be a least twice the
height of the largest trees in the felling
area. During bucking operations, keep
a minimum distance of 5.0m between
workers. Trees should not be felled
in a manner that would endanger any
person, strike any utility line or cause any
property damage. If a tree does make
contact with any utility line, stay clear of
the tree and the line and notify the utility
company immediately.
• Always cut with both feet on solid ground
to prevent being pulled off balance.
• Do not cut above chest height, as a saw
held higher is difficult to control against
kickback forces.
• Do not fell trees near electrical wires or
buildings.
• Cut only when visibility and light are
adequate for you to see clearly.
Proper Grip On Handles
17.2
• Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip
and protection.
• With the saw on a firm, flat surface, hold
the saw firmly with both hands.
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• Always grasp the front handle with the
left hand and the rear handle with the
right hand.
• The fingers should encircle the handle,
with the thumb wrapped under the front
handle (See Fig. L).
WARNING: Never use a left-handed (cross-
handed) grip, or any stance which would place
your body or arm across the chain line.
WARNING: Do not operate the trigger switch
with your left hand and hold the front handle
with your right hand. Never allow any part
of your body to be in the chain line while
operating a chain saw (See Fig. M).
Proper Cutting Stance (See Fig. N)
• Both feet should be on solid ground, with
weight evenly spread between them.
• The left arm should be straight, with the
elbow locked. This helps to withstand the
forces generated by kickback.
• Your body should always be to the left of
the chain line.
Cutting
17.3
a. Basic Cutting
WARNING: Always be sure of your footing
and hold the chain saw firmly with both
hands while the motor is running.
Practice cutting a few small logs using the
following technique to get the "feel" of using
your saw before you begin a major sawing
operation.
1. Take the proper stance in front of the
wood with the saw off.
2. Press the lock-off button and squeeze the
trigger to start the chain saw. Let the chain
reach the full speed before beginning the cut.
3. Begin cutting by lightly pressing the
guide bar against the wood. Use only light
pressure, letting the saw do the work.
4. Maintain a steady speed throughout the
cut, releasing pressure just before the end
of the cut.
5. Release the trigger as soon as the cut is
completed, allowing the chain to stop.
WARNING: When the saw chain is stopped
due to pinching during cutting, release the
trigger switch; remove the saw chain and
guide bar from the wood, then restart the
chain saw.