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Operator's Manual

CS3814B, CS4116B Chainsaws

• To buck a log on at ground, make perpendicular cuts

through about half of the diameter of the log. Roll the

log and nish the cuts from the other side.

• To buck a pillowed or supported log, always make a

relieving cut through about 1/3 the diameter of the log

from the compressed side. Finish with a bucking cut

from the tension side of the log.

TIP: When cutting rewood, make sure you know the

optimum length of the nished rewood ahead of

time. Use the guide bar as an approximate length

gauge.

Pruning

Pruning is removing limbs from a standing tree, often for

purposes of maintaining a tree’s health or aesthetics. Always

work with a rm footing. Never cut from a stepladder. Do not

over reach. Do not cut above shoulder height.

1. Begin pruning by making a relief cut about 3 inches away from

the trunk of the tree to a depth of about 1/3 the diameter of the

branch.

2. Complete the cut from above, just inside of the initial relief

cut.

3. Finish pruning by making a smooth even cut nearly ush to

the trunk. It is recommended to only prune trees while they

are dormant in the fall and winter to reduce the risk posed by

disease or insects.

WARNING

BE CAREFUL WHEN CUTTING TREES WITH ROTTEN

HEARTWOOD THE CORE OF THE TREE. THERE

IS AN INCREASED RISK THAT THE TREE COULD

SNAP OR SPLIT UNEXPECTEDLY DURING THE CUT.

CHECK FOR DEAD OR ROTTEN LIMBS BEFORE

BEGINNING THE CUT. DEAD LIMBS CAN VIBRATE

LOOSE FROM THE TREE AND FALL, STRIKING THE

OPERATOR.

CAUTION

LOGS AND LIMBS UNDER TENSION CAN SPRING

BACK WHEN CUT LOOSE. THIS LIGHTNING FAST

ACTION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF

THE CHAINSAW.

ONLY TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED

PROFESSIONALS SHOULD FELL TREES NEAR

OVERHEAD LINES AND BUILDINGS. A SLIGHT

MISJUDGMENT OF WIND DIRECTION OR NATURAL

LEAN OF A TREE COULD RESULT IN MAJOR

PROPERTY DAMAGE.

DO NOT CUT THROUGH THE HINGE. CUTTING

THROUGH THE HINGE INCREASES THE RISK OF

LOSING CONTROL OF THE FELLING DIRECTION.

ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

If your product comes with a separate engine manual, be

sure to read and follow all safety and warning precautions

outlined there, in addition to any in this manual.

Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

• Always start and run engine outdoors. Do not start or

run engine in an enclosed area, even if doors or win-

dows are open.

• Never try to ventilate engine exhaust indoors. Carbon

monoxide can reach dangerous levels very quickly.

• Never run engine outdoors where exhaust fumes may

be pulled into a building.

• Never run engine outdoors in a poorly ventilated area

where the exhaust fumes may be trapped and not

easily taken away. (Examples include: in a large hole

or areas where hills surround your working area.)

• Never run engine in an enclosed or partially enclosed

area. (Examples include: buildings that are enclosed

on one or more sides, under tents, car ports or base-

ments.)

• Always run the engine with the exhaust and muer

pointed in the direction away from the operator.

• Never point the exhaust muer towards anyone.

People should always be a safe distance away from

the operation of the engine and its attachments.

• Do not change the engine governor settings or over-

speed the engine.

Gasoline Fires and Handling Fuel Safely

• When storing extra fuel be sure that it is in an appro-

priate container and away from any re hazards.

• Prevent re and explosion caused by static electric

discharge. Use only nonmetal, portable fuel

WARNING

ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN

ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS.

CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN

IF YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY ENGINE

EXHAUST. BREATHING CARBON MONOXIDE

CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, FAINTING OR DEATH, IN

ADDITION TO DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS AND

CONFUSION.

IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS,

SEEK FRESH AIR AND MEDICAL ATTENTION

IMMEDIATELY.

ENGINE FUEL CAN BE FLAMMABLE AND

EXPLOSIVE.

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