Felling A Tree; Operation Instructions - Surtek MS516A Manual De Usuario

then remove the cylinder cover.
4. Press with your finger down on the icing cap
located on the right-hand side of the cylinder
cover to remove the icing cap.
5. Adjust the icing cap so that the "snow"
mark faces upwards and then return it to its
original position in the cylinder cover.
6. Fix the cylinder cover back into its original
position, and then fix all other parts back into
their proper positions.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

ATTENTION!
• Before proceeding to your job, read the sec-
tion "For Safe Operation". It is recommended
to first practice sawing easy logs. This also
helps you get accustomed to your unit.
• Always follow the safety regulations. The
chain saw must only be used for cutting wood.
It is forbidden to cut other types of material.
Vibrations and kickback vary with different
materials and the requirements of the safety
regulations would not be respected. Do not
use the chain saw as a lever for lifting moving
or splitting objects. Do not lock it over fixed
stands. It is forbidden to hitch tools or applica-
tions to the PTO other than those specified by
the manufacture.
• It is not necessary to force the saw into the
cut. Apply only light pressure while running
the engine at full throttle.
• When the saw chain is caught in the cut, do
not attempt to pull it out by force, but use a
wedge or a lever to open de way.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
This saw is equipped with a chain brake that
will stop the chain in the event of kickback if
operating properly. You must check the chain
brake operation before each usage by running
the saw at full throttle for 1-2 seconds and
pushing the front hand guard forward. The
chain should stop immediately with the engine
at full speed. If the chain is slow to stop or does
not stop, replace the brake band and clutch
drum before use.
It is extremely important that the chain brake
be checked for proper operation before each
use and that the chain be sharp in order to
maintain the kickback safety level of this saw.
E N G L I S H •
Removal of the safety devices, inadequate
maintenance, or incorrect replacement of the
bar or chain may increase the risk of serious
personal injury due to kickback.

FELLING A TREE

1. Decide the felling
direction consider-
ing the wind, lean of
the tree, location of
heavy branches, ease
of completing the task
after felling and other
factors.
2. While clearing the area around the tree, ar-
range a good foothold and retreat path.
3. Make a notch cut one-third of the way into
the tree n the felling side.
4. Make a felling cut from the opposite side of
the notch and at a level slightly higher than
the bottom of the notch.
NOTE: When you fell a tree, be sure to warn
neighboring workers of the danger.
BUCKING AND LIMBING
- Always ensure your foothold. Do not stand
on the log.
- Be alert to the rolling over of a cut log. Espe-
cially when working on a slope, stand on the
uphill side of the log.
- Follow the instructions in "For Safe Opera-
tion" to avoid kickback of the saw.
Before starting work, check the direction of
bending force inside the log to be cut.
Always finish cutting from the opposite side of
the bending direction to prevent the guide bar
from being caught in the cut.
A LOG LYING ON THE GROUND
Saw down halfway,
then roll the log over
and cut from the op-
posite side.
A LOG HANGING OFF THE GROUND
In area A, saw up from
the bottom one-third
and finish by sawing
down from the top,
in area B, saw down
from the top one-third and finish by sawing up
from the bottom.
U se r ' s m an ua l
FELLING DIRECTION
Notch Cut 1 2 Felling cut
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