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7. SAWING
Before proceeding to your job,
read “Safe Operation” section. It is
recommended to rst practice sawing
easy logs. This also helps you get
accustomed to your chainsaw.
Always follow all the safety regulations
applicable to this machine. The
chainsaw must only be used for
cutting wood. It is forbidden to cut
other types of material. Vibrations and
kickback vary with different materials
and the requirements of the safety regulations would not be
respected. Do not use the chain saw as a lever for lifting, moving or
splitting objects. Do not lock it over xed stands. It is forbidden to
hitch tools or applications to the P.T.O. that are not specied by the
manufacturer.
It is not necessary to force the saw into the cut. Apply only light
pressure while running the engine at full throttle.
It is recommended that daily inspection before use and after
dropping or other impacts to identify signicant
damage or defects.
Racing the engine with the chain seized in a
cutaway can damage the clutch system. When the
saw chain is caught in the cut, do not attempt to
pull it out by force, but use a wedge or a lever to
open the cut.