Cutting; Limbing; After Finishing Work - Stihl MSA 160 T Manual De Instrucciones

12 After Finishing Work

11.2 Cutting

WARNING
If kickback occurs, the saw can be thrown up in the direction
of the operator. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Always cut with the chain running at full speed.
► Do not cut with the upper quadrant of the bar nose.
► Begin the cut with the chain running at full speed and keep
the guide bar vertical.
► Engage the spiked bumper and use it as a fulcrum.
► Guide the full width of the bar into the wood and reposition
the spiked bumper as required.
► Take the weight of the saw at the end of the cut.

11.3 Limbing

► Support the saw on the log.
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► With the chain running a full speed, pivot the bar upwards
against the limb.
► Cut through the limb with the top of the bar.
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► If the limb is under tension: Make the relieving cut (1) at
the compression side and then perform bucking cut (2)
from the tension side.
12 After Finishing Work
12.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain brake and
remove the battery.
► If the saw is wet: Allow the saw to dry.
► If the battery is wet: Allow the battery to dry.
► Clean the saw.
► Clean the bar and chain.
► Loosen the nut.
► Turn the tensioning screw two full turns counterclockwise.
The chain is now slack.
► Tighten down the nut.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers the guide bar.
► Clean the battery.
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