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from the top down. Take care not to cut into the 

ground in the process.

If the weight of the tree trunk is resting on one end 

as shown in Fig. 20, 

fi

 rst cut through 1/3 of the 

trunk diameter from the underside (A) in order to 

prevent it from splintering. Make the second cut 

from the top (2/3 of the diameter) to the height of 

the 

fi

 rst cut (B) (this prevents the chainsaw from 

being trapped).

If the weight of the tree trunk is resting on both 

ends as shown in Fig. 21, 

fi

 rst cut through 1/3 of 

the trunk diameter from the top (A) in order to pre-

vent it from splintering. Make the second cut from 

underneath (2/3 of the diameter) to the height of 

the 

fi

 rst cut (B) (this prevents the chainsaw from 

being trapped).

When working with the saw on a slope, always 

position yourself at a higher point on the slope 

above the tree as shown in Fig. 15. In order to re-

tain full control at the moment when the cut goes 

through, reduce pressure towards the end of the 

cut without releasing your 

fi

 rm grip on the hand-

les of the chainsaw. Take care to ensure that the 

chainsaw does not touch the ground.

After completing the cut, wait for the chain saw to 

come to a standstill before removing the chain-

saw. Always switch o

ff

  the motor of the chainsaw 

before moving from tree to tree.

7.3 Kickback

The term “kickback” describes what happens 

when the running chainsaw suddenly kicks up-

ward and backward. Usually, this is caused by 

contact between the tip of the cutter rail and the 

workpiece or the saw chain becoming trapped.

In the event of kickback, large forces occur sud-

denly and violently. As a result, the chainsaw 

usually reacts uncontrollably. This can often result 

in very serious injuries to the worker or persons 

in the vicinity. The risk of kickback is particularly 

great when performing cross cuts, angled cuts 

and longitudinal cuts, as it is not possible to use 

the claw stop on these cuts. You should therefore 

avoid these cuts as far as possible and take parti-

cular care when they are unavoidable.

The risk of kickback is at its greatest when the 

saw is positioned for a cut in the region of the tip 

of the cutter rail, as the leverage e

ff

 ect is greatest 

there (Fig. 22). It is therefore safest to position the 

saw 

fl

 at and as close as possible to the claw stop 

before making the cut (Fig. 23).

Warning! 

• 

 Make sure that the chain tension is always 

correctly adjusted.

• 

 Only use a chainsaw if it is in perfect working 

order.

• 

 Only work with a saw chain that has been 

properly sharpened in accordance with the 

instructions.

• 

 Never operate the saw above shoulder height.

• 

 Never cut with the upper edge or the tip of the 

sword.

• 

 Always hold the chainsaw firmly with both 

hands.

• 

 Whenever possible, use the claw stop as a 

leverage point.

Cutting wood which is under tension

Special care is required when cutting wood which 

is under tension. Wood which is under tension 

from which it is released by cutting may in some 

cases react completely unpredictably and uncont-

rollably. In the worst case this could result in extre-

mely severe or even fatal injuries (Fig. 24-26).

This type of work must only be performed by per-

sons who have been specially trained.

8.  Cleaning, maintenance and 

ordering of spare parts

Danger! 

• 

 Remove the battery each time before 

cleaning.

• 

 Never immerse the unit in water or other li-

quids in order to clean it.

8.1 Cleaning

• 

  Regularly clean the clamping mechanism by 

blowing it out with compressed air or cleaning 

it with a brush. Do not use tools for cleaning.

• 

 Keep the handles free of grease so that you 

can maintain a firm grip.

• 

 Clean the device as required with a damp 

cloth and, if necessary, mild washing up li-

quid.

• 

 If the chainsaw is not to be used for an exten-

ded period of time then you should remove 

the chain oil from the tank. Briefly immerse 

the saw chain and the cutter rail in an oil bath 

and then wrap them in oil paper.

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