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4. Felling back cut (B):
Make the back cut from the other side of the
log,whereyoustandtotheleftofthelog
and saw with the chainsaw pulling. The back
cut must run horizontally 5 cm above the
horizontal notched cut. The back cut should
be so deep that the separation distance be-
tween the back cut and the notch cutting line
is at least 1/10 of the trunk diameter. The
part of the stem not sawn through is called
astay(fellinggib).Thestaypreventsthetree
from turning and falling in the wrong direc-
tion. Do not saw through the stay.
5. As you approach the felling cut
on the stay the tree should start
falling. If it becomes apparent that the tree
may not fall in the required direction or is
leaningback,andthesawchainisjam-
ming,stopfellingandusewedgesmadeof
wood,plasticoraluminiumtoopenthecut
and to tilt the tree in the required felling line.
6. If the trunk diameter is larger
thanthelengthofthechainbar,
make two cuts.
For safety reasons, we ad-
vise inexperienced users not
to fell any logs with a rail
length which is smaller than
the trunk diameter.
7. Aftercarryingoutofthebackcut,the
tree falls by itself or with the aid of the
felling wedge or crowbar.
As soon as the tree begins
to fall, pull out the saw from
the section, stop the motor,
place the chainsaw down
and leave the workplace us-
ing the withdrawal path.
Pay attention to falling
branches and do not stumble.
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Maintenance and
cleaning
Maintenance and cleaning
work must always be carried
out with the motor switched
off and the batteries removed.
Danger of injury!
Leave any maintenance and servic-
ing work not covered by this man-
ual to our Service-Center. Use only
original spare parts.
Allow the machine to cool down
before all maintenance and clean-
ing works. Danger of burn injuries!
Use cut-protection gloves
when handling the chain or
the chain bar. Risk of cuts!
Switch off the device and remove
the battery before carrying out any
maintenance work.
Cleaning
• Cleanthemachinethoroughlyafter
everyuse.Inthisway,youextendthe
life of the machine and avoid accidents.
• Keepthegrippinghandlesfreeofpet-
rol,oilorgrease.Cleanthegripping
handles,whereappropriate,witha
moist cloth soaked in soap. Use no sol-
ventsorpetrolforcleaning!
• Clean the saw chain after every use.
Use a paint brush or wipe for that. Do
not use any liquids to clean the chain.
Aftercleaning,oilthechainlightlywith
chain oil.
• Cleantheventilationslotsandthe
surfaces of the machine with a paint
brush,whiskordrycloth.Donotuse
any liquids for cleaning.