Makita XBU02 Manuel D'instruction page 37

Bucking
1. Rest the bottom edge of the chain saw body on
the wood to be cut.
2. With the saw chain running, saw into the wood
while using the rear handle to raise the saw and the
front one to guide it. Use the spike bumper as a pivot.
3.
Continue the cut by applying slight pressure to the front
handle, easing the saw back slightly. Move the spike bumper
further down the timber and raise the front handle again.
NOTICE:
When making several cuts, switch the
chain saw off between cuts.
CAUTION:
If the upper edge of the bar is used for cut-
ting, the chain saw may be deflected in your direction if the
chain becomes trapped. For this reason, cut with the lower
edge, so that the saw will be deflected away from your body.
When you cut a wood under tension, cut the pressured
side (A) first. Then make the final cut from the tensioned
side (B). This prevents the bar from becoming trapped.
A
B
B
A
Limbing
CAUTION:
Limbing may only be performed by
trained persons. A hazard is presented by the risk of kickback.
When limbing, support the chain saw on the trunk if
possible. Do not cut with the tip of the bar, as this pres-
ents a risk of kickback.
Pay particular attention to branches under tension. Do
not cut unsupported branches from below.
Do not stand on the felled trunk when limbing.
Burrowing and parallel-to-grain cuts
CAUTION:
Burrowing and parallel-to-grain cuts
may only be carried out by persons with special train-
ing. The possibility of kickback presents a risk of injury.
Perform parallel-to-grain cuts at as shallow an angle as
possible. Take an extra caution when carrying out the
cut as the spike bumper cannot be used.
Felling
CAUTION:
Felling work may only be per-
formed by trained persons. The work is hazardous.
Observe local regulations if you wish to fell a tree.
► 1. Felling area
— Before starting felling work, ensure that:
• Only persons involved in the felling operation
are in the vicinity;
• Any person involved has an unhindered path
of retreat through a range of approximately
45° either side of the felling axis. Consider the
additional risk of tripping over electrical cables;
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