Florabest FKS 2200 C2 - Manual (Page 90)

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. Many.accidents.occur.dur-
ing.the.removal.of.branches..
Never.cut.tree.limbs.when.
you.are.standing.on.the.log..
Keep.the.spring-back.area.in.
mind.if.branches.are.under.
tension.
• Do not remove support branches until
after the sawing off.
• Branches under tension must be sawed
from below to above, in order to pre-
vent jamming of the chainsaw.
When working on thicker branches, use
the same technique as when you are
sawing up a felled trunk.
• Work to the left of the log and as near
as possible to the electric chainsaw. As
far as possible, the weight of the saw
should rest on the log.
• Change position to saw off branches
on the other side of the trunk.
• Branches sticking out are cut off sepa-
rately.
Felling trees
. A.lot.of.experience.is.nec-
essary.in.felling.trees..Cut.
down.trees.only.when.you.
can.safely.handle.the.electric.
chainsaw..In.no.case.should.
you.use.the.electric.chainsaw.
if.you.feel.unsure.about.any-
thing.
• Ensure that no people or animals are
in the field of action. The safety dis-
tance between the tree to be felled and
the nearest-located workplace must be
2 ½ tree lengths.
• Note the felling direction:
The user must be able to move safely
near the felled tree, to saw off the tree
easily and remove branches.It is to be
avoided that the felled tree snags itself
on another tree. Note the natural fell-
ing direction, which is dependent on
the slope and curvature characteristic
of the tree, wind direction and the
number of branches.
• In the case of sloping ground, stand
above the tree to be felled.
• Small trees, with a diameter of 15-18
cm, can usually be sawn off with one
cut.
• In case of trees with a larger diameter,
a notched cut and a back cut must be
implemented (see diagram Q ).
. Do.not.fell.any.trees.when.
a.strong.or.changing.wind.
is.blowing,.if.the.danger.of.
property.damage.exists.or.if.
the.tree.could.fall.on.electric.
wires.
Immediately after termination of
the sawing procedure, remove the
ear protection so that you can hear
hooter and alarm signals.
1. Removal.of.branches:
Remove hanging branches by
positioning the cut from above the
branch. With removal of branches,
never work higher than shoulder
level.
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2. Escape.area:
Remove the undergrowth around
the tree to ensure an easy es-
cape. The escape area (1) should
be around 45° either side behind
the planned felling direction (2).