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':.! OPERATION
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PRUNING AND LIMBING
Pruningis removingbranchesfrom a standingtree.
Limbingis removing branchesfrom a felled tree.
LIMBING (Fig. 17)
• Start at base of the felledtree and work towardthe top.
• Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to
supportthe tree as you work.
Figure 17
PRUNING (Fig. 18)
Small branches- smallerthan widthof guidebar.
Large branches- larger than widthof guide bar.
• Remove small limbs with one cut.
• Remove larger, supportingbranches with the 1/3 - 2/3
cuttingtechniquesdescribed in the buckingsection.
PRUNING PROCEDURE
• Cut 1 - Undercut 1/3 of the way through the limb near
the trunk of the tree.
• Cut 2 - Finish with an overcut farther out from the trunk
until the limb falls. Keep out of the way of the fairinglimb.
• Pruning Cut - Cut the limb stump flush at the edge of
l Cut 2
Pruning Cut
Cut 1
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PRUNING AND LIMBING TIPS
• Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly gripped on the
saw.Maintain secure footingand balance.
• Keep aclear workarea.Frequently clear branchesoutof
the way to avoidtrippingover them.
• Leave the larger limbsunderneath the felledtree to sup-
portthe tree as you work.
• Start at the base of thefelled tree and work towardthe
top.
° Keep the tree between you and the chain. Cut fromthe
side of the tree oppositethe branch you are cutting.
• Limitpruningto limbsshoulder height or below. "
• Keep out ofthe way ofthe falling limb.
OPERATION SAFETY
PRUNING AND LIMBING SAFETY
I_ WARNING:
NEVER CUMB INTO A TREE TOLIMB OR
PRUNE UNLESS SPEClRCALLY TRAINED
TO DO SO. DO NOT STAND ON LADDERS,
PLATFORMS, A LOG, OR IN ANY POSITION
WHICH CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE YOUR
BALANCE OR CONTROL OFTHE SAW.
BE ALERT FOR AND GUARD AGAINST=
KICKBACK. DO NOT ALLOW THE MOVING
CHAIN TO CONTACT ANY OTHER BRANCH-
ES OR OBJECTS AT THE NOSE OF THE
GUIDE BAR WHEN LIMBING OR PRUNING.
ALLOWING SUCH CONTACT CAN RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY.
DO NOT CUT IF BRANCHES ARE HIGHER
THAN YOUR SHOULDER. GET A PROFES-
SIONAL TO DO THE JOB.THIS MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY.
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Watch out for spdn.gpoles. Use extreme cautionwhen
cuttingsmall sl'i'2elirfibs.Slender material may catch the
saw chain and be whipped toward you or pul! you off
balance.
Be alert for springback_Watch out for branches thatare
bentor under pressureas you are cutting to avoid being
struckbythe branch orthe saw when the tension inthe
woodfibersis released.
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