Makita XCU02 Instruction Manual
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ABAB006915Cut wood under tension on the pressure side (A) first.Then make the final cut on the tension side (B). Thisprevents the bar from becoming trapped.LimbingCAUTION:• Limbing may only be performed by trainedpersons. A hazard is presented by the risk of kick-back.When limbing, support the chain saw on the trunk ifpossible. Do not cut with the tip of the bar, as thispresents a risk of kickback.Pay particular attention to branches under tension. Donot cut unsupported branches from below.Do not stand on the felled trunk when limbing.Burrowing and parallel-to-grain cutsCAUTION:• Burrowing and parallel-to-grain cuts may only becarried out by persons with special training. Thepossibility of kickback presents a risk of injury.014713Perform parallel-to-grain cuts at as shallow an angle aspossible. Carry out the cut as carefully as possible, asthe spike bumper cannot be used.FellingCAUTION:• Felling work may only be performed by trainedpersons. The work is hazardous.Observe local regulations if you wish to fell a tree.45 o2 1/ 245 o1006917− Before starting felling work, ensure that:(1) Only persons involved in the felling operationare in the vicinity;(2) Any person involved has an unhindered pathof retreat through a range of approximately45 ° either side of the felling axis. Considerthe additional risk of tripping over electricalcables;(3) The base of the trunk is free of foreignobjects, roots and ranches;(4) No persons or objects are present over adistance of 2 1/2 tree lengths in the directionin which the tree will fall.− Consider the following with respect to each tree:• Direction of lean;• Loose or dry branches;• Height of the tree;• Natural overhang;• Whether or not the tree is rotten.− Consider the wind speed and direction. Do notcarry out felling work if the wind is gusting strongly.− Trimming of root swellings: Begin with the largestswellings. Make the vertical cut first, then thehorizontal cut.006918− Cut a scarf: The scarf determines the direction inwhich the tree will fall, and guides it. It is made onthe side towards which the tree is to fall. Cut thescarf as close to the ground as possible. Firstmake the horizontal cut to a depth of 1/5 -1/3 ofthe trunk diameter. Do not make the scarf toolarge. Then make the diagonal cut.− Cut any corrections to the scarf across its entirewidth.1. Felling area |
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