Hitachi CS35EG (S) Manual Do Utilizador

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Chain brake operation (Fig. 2-5)
Chain brake (1) (If so equipped) is designed to 
activate in an emergency such as kick-back 
action. Please check to verify that it works 
properly before use.
Application of brake is made by moving the 
front guard towards the bar. During the chain 
brake operation, even if the throttle lever is 
pulled, the engine speed does not increase 
and the chain does not turn. To release the 
brake, pull up the chain brake lever.
How to confirm:
1) Turn off the engine. 
2) Holding the chain saw horizontally, release 
     your hand from the front handle, hit the tip of 
     the guide bar to a stump or a piece of wood, 
     and confirm brake operation. Operating level 
     varies by bar size.
In case the brake is not effective, ask our dealer 
for inspection and repairs.
If the engine keeps rotating at high speed with 
the brake engaged, the clutch will overheat 
causing trouble.
When the brake engages during operation, 
immediately release the throttle lever to stop 
the engine.
      WARNING!
Do not carry the machine with the engine 
running.
Stopping (Fig. 2-6)
Decrease engine speed, and push ignition 
switch to stop position.
WARNING!
KICKBACK DANGER (Fig. 2-7)
One of the most severe dangers when 
working with a chain saw is the possibility of 
kickback. Kickback may occur when the 
upper tip of the guide bar touches an object, 
or when the wood closes in and pinches the 
saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some 
cases may cause a lightning fast reverse 
reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back 
toward you. Pinching the saw chain along the 
top of the guide bar may also push the guide 
bar rapidly back towards you. Either of these 
reactions may cause you to lose control of the 
saw which could result in serious personal 
injury.
Even though your saw has safety built into its 
design, you should not rely on these safety 
features exclusively.
Know where your bar tip is at all times. 
Kickback does occur if you allow the kickback 
zone (1) of the bar to touch an object. Do not 
use that area. Kickback from pinching is 
caused by a cut closing and pinching the 
upper side of the guide bar. Study your cut 
and make sure it will open as you cut through. 
Maintain control when the engine is running 
by always keeping a firm grip on the saw with 
your right hand on the rear handle, your left 
hand on the front handle and your thumbs 
and fingers encircling the handles. Always
hold the saw with both hands during operation 
and cut at high engine speed.
       WARNING!
Do not overreach or cut above shoulder 
height.
       WARNING!
Use extra caution when felling, and do not 
use the saw in a nose-high position or 
above shoulder height.
CHAIN CATCHER
The chain catcher is located on the power head 
just below the chain to further prevent the 
possibility of a broken chain striking the 
chainsaw user.
       WARNING!
Do not stand in-line with chain when 
cutting.
BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR MAKING FEL-
LING, LIMBING AND BUCKING CUTS
The intention of the following information is 
to provide you with the general introduction 
to wood cutting techniques.
      WARNING!
This information does not cover all 
specific situations, which may depend on 
differ-ences in terrain, vegetation, kind of 
wood, form and size of trees, etc. Consult 
your servicing dealer, forestry agent or 
local forestry schools for advice on 
specific woodcutting problems in your 
area,
This will make your work more efficient 
and safer.
      WARNING!
Avoid cutting in adverse weather condi-
tions, such as dense fog, heavy rain, 
bitter cold, high winds, etc.
Adverse weather is often tiring to work in 
and creates potentially dangerous condi-
tions such as slippery ground.
High winds may force the tree to fall in an 
unexpected direction causing property 
damage or personal injury.
      CAUTION!
Never use a chainsaw to pry or for any 
purpose for which it is not intended.
      WARNING!
Avoid stumbling on obstacles such as 
stumps, roots, rocks, branches and fallen 
trees. Watch out for holes and ditches. Be 
extremely cautious when working on 
slopes or uneven ground. Shut off the 
saw when moving from one work place to 
another.
Always cut at wide open throttle. A slow
moving chain can easily catch and force 
the saw to jerk.
CS30EG/CS35EG
CS30EG (S)/CS35EG (S)
CS30EJ/CS35EJ
Fig.2-5
Fig.2-7
Fig.2-6