Florabest FKS 2200 D2 User Manual

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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.

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2. Log is supported at one

end:

Start sawing from the bottom and

work your way up (with the up-

per 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 becom-

ing jammed in the wood.

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3. Log is supported at both

ends:

Start from the top and work down

(with the lower edge of the bar)

to a third of the diameter of the

trunk. Then saw from underneath

with the upper edge of the bar

until the two cuts meet.

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4. Sawing on a sawhorse:

Hold the electric chainsaw steady

with both hands, keeping the

saw in front of you while saw-

ing. Once the saw is through the

wood, guide the machine passed

you on the right (1). Hold your left

arm as straight as you can (2).

Watch out for the falling trunk.

Position yourself to prevent any

danger from the separated trunk.

Watch your feet. The trunk may

cause injuries when falling. Keep

your balance (3).

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Limbing

Limbing is the designation for the sawing off

of branches and boughs from a felled tree.

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

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