c. Starting the saw in the tree
When starting the saw in the shaft, the operator should:
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Apply the chain brake before starting, and
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Hold the saw on the left side, either on the right side before starting:
On the left side, hold the saw with your left hand on the front handle while holding the saw
away from the body while pulling the starter rope with your right hand, or
On the right side, hold the saw with your right hand on one of the two handles while holding the
saw away from the body while pulling the starter rope with your left hand.
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The chain brake should always be engaged before lowering a running saw to its stroke.
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Operators should always check that the saw has sufficient fuel before undertaking critical cuts.
d. Using the chain saw with one hand
Operators should not use chain saws to prune single-handed trees when they are in an unstable
working position and prefer hand saws when cutting wood of small diameter at the ends of the
branches.
Only chainsaws should be used for tree pruning with one hand when:
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Operators cannot maintain a working position allowing them to use both hands
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They need to maintain their working position, allowing them to use both hands
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The saw is used in full extension, perpendicular to the body of the operator and separated from
it.
Operators should:
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Never cut with the rebound area at the end of the chain saw chain guide
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Never hold and cut sections or
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Never try to catch sections when they fall.
e. Release of a jammed saw
If the saw gets stuck during cutting, the operators should:
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Saw the saw and attach it securely to the cutting foot of the shaft (ie trunk side) or has a
separate chord from the tool
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Pull the saw of the cluster while the branch is lifted, if necessary,
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If necessary, use a hand saw or a second chainsaw to release the chain saw.
5. Cutting work
The tool should only be used to cut trees. Do not use it for other applications.
Do not attempt to remove the chainsaw when it is stuck during operation. Stop the machine and
remove the wedge blade with a wedge.
Stick your feet well, keep a good balance and do not climb on the tree trunk.
Try not to work on a slope. However, if you have to work on a slope, always stand higher than the
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