Makita DUC122 Instruction Manual page 13

WORKING WITH THE CHAIN SAW
CAUTION:
The first time user should, as a
minimum practice, do cutting logs on a saw-horse
or cradle.
Pruning trees
► 1 . Tip guide
► 1 . Lower guide
CAUTION:
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw
chain when the motor is operating.
• Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands when
the motor is running.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
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Bring the tip guide/lower guide into contact with the
branch to be cut before switching on. Cutting without
bringing the tip guide/lower guide into contact with the
branch may cause the guide bar to wobble, resulting in
injury to operator.
When cutting thick branches, first make a shallow
undercut and then make the finish cut from the top.
If you try to cut off thick branches from the bottom, the
branch may close in and pinch the saw chain in the cut.
If you try to cut off thick branches from the top without a
shallow undercut, the branch may splinter.
If you cannot cut the timber right through with a single
stroke:
Apply light pressure to the handle and continue saw-
ing and draw the chain saw back a little; then apply
the spike a little lower and finish the cut by raising the
handle.
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