Put the trunk on a saw horse or runners.
Remove the cut pieces from the cutting area.
WARNING:
Use full throttle when you cut and decrease to idle speed after each cut.
Do not cut trunks in a pile. That increases the risk of kickback and can result in serious injury or death.
Cut pieces in the cutting area increase the risk of kickback and that you can not keep your balance.
CAUTION:
Engine damage can occur if the engine runs for too long at full throttle without load.
Cut through the trunk on the pull stroke. Keep full throttle but be prepared for sudden accidents.
WARNING:
Make sure that the saw chain does not touch the ground when you complete the kerf.
Cut approximately ⅔ through the trunk and then stop. Turn the trunk and cut from the opposite side.
WARNING:
Make sure that the trunk does not break during cutting. Obey the instructions below.
Cut on the push stroke approximately ⅓ through the trunk.
Cut through the trunk on the pull stroke until the two kerfs touch.
WARNING:
Make sure that the saw chain does not get caught in the trunk during cutting. Obey the instructions below.
Cut on the pull stroke approximately ⅓ through the trunk.
Cut through the remaining part of the trunk on the push stroke to complete the cut.
WARNING:
Stop the engine if the saw chain gets caught in the trunk. Use a lever to open up the kerf and remove the product. Do not try to pull the product out by hand. This can result in injury when the product suddenly breaks free.