Hitachi CS 51EAP Manual De Usuario

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Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log. 

Pull the saw towards you, followed by previous 

procedure. (Fig. 26)

Fig. 26

If the log is lying on the ground make a boring cut to 

avoid cutting into the ground. Finish with a bottom 

cut. (Fig. 27)

Fig. 27

  Do not attempt a boring cut if you are not properly 

trained. A boring cut involves the use of the nose 

of the guide bar and can result in kickback.

Take a fi rm stance. Begin with a bottom cut. The depth 

of the cut should be about 1/3 of the log diameter.

Finish with an upper cut. The saw cuts should meet. 

(Fig. 28)

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Fig. 28

34. Relieving cut

35. Cross cut

36.  Pressure on bottom

37. Tension side

38. Pressure side

39.  Relative depth of saw cuts

Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log. 

Pull the saw towards you, followed by previous 

procedure. Make a boring cut if the log is close to 

the ground. Finish with a top cut. (Fig. 29)

Fig. 29

  Do not attempt a boring cut if you are not properly 

trained. A boring cut involves the use of the nose 

of the guide bar and can result in kickback. 

(Fig. 30)

Fig. 30

Stop the engine. Raise the log or change its 

position, using a thick branch or pole as a lever. Do 

not try to pull the saw free. If you do, you can deform 

the handle or be injured by the saw chain if the saw 

is suddenly released.

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