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.......... If the chain turns at idle, turn the idling speed screw “ T ” anticlockwise to reduce the idling RPM and stop the chain movement. If the saw chain still moves at idling speed, contact a Homelite service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made. WARNING: THE SAW CHAIN SHOULD NEVER TURN AT IDLE. Turn the idling speed screw “T” anticlockwise to reduce the idling RPM and stop the chain, or contact a Homelite service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made. Serious personal injury may result from the saw chain turning at idle. OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE Refer to “Safety” earlier in this manual for additional information. Check the operating condition of the chain brake before each use. 1. Start the engine and grasp the front and rear handles securely with both hands. 2. Pull the throttle trigger to bring the chainsaw up to full speed. Using the back of your left hand, engage the chain brake by pushing the chain brake lever/hand guard towards the bar while the chain is rotating rapidly. See Figure 27. NOTE: The chain brake should engage and stop the chain immediately. If not, stop the saw by pressing the “ | / O ” on ignition switch. Take the saw to a Homelite service dealer for repair and discontinue use until the repair is made. 3. Reset the chain brake back into the RUN position by grasping the right-hand side (from operator’s position) of the chain brake lever/hand guard and pull towards the front handle until you hear a click. See Figure 28. BRAKE POSITION WARNING: If the chain brake does not stop the chain immediately, take the saw to a Homelite service dealer for repair before use. Fig. 27 Fig. 28 Fig. 26 RUN POSITION OPERATION OPERATION FELLING TREES HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS See Figure 29. WARNING: Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy precipitation. Wait until the hazardous weather has ended. When felling a tree, it is important that you heed the following warnings to prevent possible serious injury. Q ..........Wear eye, hearing and head protection when operating this equipment. Q ..........Do not cut down trees having an extreme lean or large trees with rotten or dead limbs, loose bark or hollow trunks. Have these trees pushed or dragged down with heavy equipment and then cut them up. Q ..........Consider the distribution and weight of heavy limbs. Q ..........Clear out the underbrush round the tree to be felled. Q ..........Do not cut trees near electrical wires or buildings. Q ..........Consider the direction in which the tree leans. Q ..........Check the tree for damaged or dead branches which could fall and hit you during felling. Q ..........Periodically glance at the top of the tree during the back-cut to assure the tree is going to fall in the desired direction. Q ..........Keep all bystanders at a safe distance (at least twice the height of the tree). Q ..........Prepare a path of safe retreat. Q ..........If the tree starts to fall in the wrong direction, or if the saw gets caught or hung up during the fall, leave the saw and save yourself! Q ..........Consider the wind direction before felling a tree. Q ..........Do not fell trees near power lines or near buildings which could be struck by falling limbs or the tree itself. Q The chainsaw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain, as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled. Q Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples and wire from the tree where felling cuts are to be made. STAY AWAY FROM ELECTRICAL LINES AND BUILDINGS Fig. 29 KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY CONSIDER THE DIRECTION IN WHICH THE TREE LEANS WEAR EYE, HEAD AND HEARING PROTECTION AS WELL AS OTHER SAFETY APPAREL RETREAT PATH DEAD LIMBS WEIGHT OF HEAVY LIMBS CLEAR UNDERBRUSH WARNING: Do NOT fell trees near power lines or near buildings which could be struck by falling limbs or the tree itself. UK - Page 20 OPERATION PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING See Figure 30. 1. Pick your escape route (or routes in case the intended route is blocked). Clear the immediate area round the tree and make sure there are no obstructions in your planned path of retreat. Clear the path of safe retreat approximately 135° from the planned line of fall. 2. Consider the force and direction of the wind, the lean and balance of the tree and the location of large limbs. These things influence the direction in which the tree will fall. Do not try to fell a tree along a line different from its natural line of fall. PLANNED PATH OF SAFE RETREAT 135° FROM PLANNED LINE OF FALL PLANNED LINE OF FALL Fig. 30 RETREAT PLANNED LINE OF FALL 45° 45° 90° 135° 135° RETREAT SAFE RETREAT ZONE 90° SAFE RETREAT ZONE UK - Page 21 OPERATION 3. Cut a notch about one-third the diameter of the trunk in the side of the tree. Make the notch cuts so they intersect at right angles to the line of fall. This notch should be cleaned out to leave a straight line. To keep the weight of the wood off the saw, always make the lower cut of t...

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