Technical data

Limbing and trimming electric chain saw EN
1716
1716
WARNING: When starting the saw
make sure the chain is not in contact
with the limb or branch to be cut.
5. Switch on the tool.
6. Push the rear handle towards the front
handle to complete the cut.
7. Switch off the tool after the bar and chain
have return to their starting position.
WARNING: When completing the
cut (step 6 above) do not push the
handle forcefully, let the spinning chain pull
itself through the wood.
WARNING: Using too much force
on the rear handle when cutting can
overload the tools motor.
CAUTION: At the end of each cut be
prepared to support the tools weight.
TRIMMING BRANCHES:
Before cutting any branch, you must consider
the following:
1. Is the branch heavy, will it damage
anything when it falls?
 •Largebranchesshouldbecutinsmall
sections starting at the farthest end from
the tree.
 •Alwayscheckwherethebranchwillfall
BEFORE commencing the cut.
 •Neverstandunderabranchbeingcut.
 •Nevercuttwobranchesatonce.
2. Will the branch split before it is cut
through? (See Fig. R1, R2)
 •Topreventsplitting,usetheJawSaw
inverted, make a small cut (less than 1/3
diameter of the limb) from the underside.
 •ThenturntheJawSawovertothenormal
position and cut from top down, slightly
further out from the trunk than the initial
undercut.
3. Is the branch under tension, will it spring
suddenly or trap the saw when it is cut?
 •Alwaysstandoutsidethepathofa
springy branch. It can strike suddenly with
surprising force and cause injury or loss of
control of the saw.
 •Alwayscutfromthetensionsideofa
branch, usually the top of a branch on a
standing tree, but can be any side of the
branch of a fallen tree.
 •Ifthecutstartstocloseonthesaw,you
are cutting from the wrong side, keep the
saw running and pull the saw to retract the
blade from the cut.
 •Ifthesawbecomestrappeddonottry
to pull it out with excessive force, lift the
branch to open the cut while an assistant
removes the saw.
KICKBACK SAFETY
This saws chain is covered by a guard
however, kickback can still occur. The following
steps will reduce the risk of kickback
• Usebothhandstogripsawwhilesawis
running. Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers
must wrap around saw handles.
• Keepallsafetyitemsinplaceonsaw.Make
sure they work properly.
• Donotoverreach.
• Keepsolidfootingandbalanceatalltimes.
• Standslightlytorightsideofsaw.This
keeps your body from being in direct line
with chain.
• Donotletguidebarnosetouchanything
when chain is moving.
• Nevertrycuttingthroughtwologsatsame
time. Only cut one log at a time.
• Donotburyguidebarnoseortryplunge
cut (boring into wood using guide bar
nose).
• Watchforshiftingofwoodorotherforces
that may pinch chain.
• Useextremecautionwhenreenteringa
previous cut.
• Neveruseadullorloosechain.Keepchain
sharp with proper tension.
GENERAL BEHAVIOR
Use the JawSaw only with secure footing.
Hold the JawSaw at the right-hand side of
your body. (See Fig. S)
The chain must be running at full speed before
it makes contact with the wood. Use the metal
jaw teeth to secure the saw onto the wood
before starting to cut. (See Fig. T)
Do not operate the JawSaw with arms fully
extended or attempt to saw areas which are
difficult to reach, or on a ladder. (See Fig. U)