Florabest FKS 2200 B1 - Manual (Page 15)

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3. Slide the saw chain (5) into the
bar guide groove. To mount the
guide bar (4), raise it to an angle
of approx. 45 degrees. This will
make it easier to replace the saw
chain (5) onto the sprocket (23).
It is normal that the saw chain
(5) is slack. Sagging in the chain
is normal.
4. Pre-tighten the chain (5) by
turning the tensioning plate (23)
clockwise.
5. Position the sprocket chain
wheel covering (16). First place
the tab (25)on the cover into the
corresponding notch on the plate
(16). Only lightly tighten the fas-
tening bolt (14), as you will still
have to tension the saw.
Refer to the start-up section on
how to tension the saw chain.
Sawing techniques
General
• You have better control when you saw
with the bottom side of the chain bar
(with pulling saw chain) and not to
with the top side of the chain bar (with
pushing saw chain).
• The saw chain must not contact either
the ground or another object during
sawing through or after sawing com-
pletion.
• Make sure that the saw chain does not
become jammed in the wood. Do not
let the tree trunk break or split off.
• Consider also the precautions against
spring-back (see notes on safety).
If the saw chain jams, you do not
attempt to pull out the electric
chainsaw using power. There is
a danger of injury here. Switch
off the motor and use a lever or
wedge to free the electric chain-
saw.
Bucking
This refers to sawing up a felled tree trunk
into smaller sections.
• Ensure that the saw chain does not
come in contact with the ground during
sawing.
• Make sure you have a secure stance
and, in the case of sloping ground,
stand above the log.
K 1. Log is lying on the ground:
Saw through the log completely
from above and ensure at the
end of the cut not to contact the
ground.
If you can turn the tree trunk, saw
two-thirds of the way through it.
Then turn the trunk around and
saw the rest of the way through
from above.
L
2. Log is supported at one end:
Start sawing from the bottom and
work your way up (with the upper
edge of the bar) a third of the way
into the diameter of the trunk to
prevent splitting. Then saw from
the top downwards with the lower
edge of the bar towards the first
cut to prevent the bar from be-
coming jammed in the wood.