Verdemax SE20 Manuel D'emploi page 37

Sawing technique: Pull sawing (Fig. 18)
With this technique, sawing takes place with
the underside of the guide bar from top to bot-
tom. The saw chain pulls the device forwards
and away from the user. With this action, the
front edge of the device forms a support, which
absorbs the forces that arise on the tree trunk
during sawing. With pull sawing, the user has
significantly greater control over the device and
is able to better avoid kickbacks. This sawing
technique should therefore be used if possible.
Push sawing (Fig. 19)
With this technology, sawing takes place with
the top side of the guide bar from bottom to
top. The saw chain pushes the device back-
wards, towards the user.
WARNING!
If the guide bar tilts, the device may be jerked
towards the user with great force. If the user
does not balance the backward force of the saw
chain with their body strength, there is a risk
that only the tip of the guide bar will remain in
contact with the wood and kickback will occur.
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Risk of death or serious injuries!
Felling a tree
Risk of injury!
Felling and branch removal work may only be
performed by trained personnel! There is a risk
of life threatening injuries!
Fig. 20
Before starting felling work, make sure that:
• no bystanders or animals are in the felling
area (A).
• a clear evacuation route, free of obstacles, is
available to all participants. Withdrawal (B)
takes place at an oblique angle to the felling
direction.
• the area around the trunk is clear of obsta-
cles (risk of tripping!).
• the nearest workplace is at least 2˚ trunk
lengths away. Before felling, check the felling
direction of the tree and make sure that no
obstacles, persons or animals are within a
distance of 2˚ tree lengths.
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