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S Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way through
the bottom ofthe limb.
S Nextmakea2ndcutallthe waythrough
thelimb. Then cutathirdovercutleaving
a1to2inchc ollarfromthetrunkofthetree.
First cut
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
Pruning technique
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Improper maintenance
could r esultin serious engi nedamageor inse-
rious injury.
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plugbeforeperformingmaintenance,except
for carburetor adjustments.
Werecommendallserviceand adjustments
not listedin this manual beperformed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
Fuel mixture level Before each use....
Bar lubrication Before each use.......
Chain tension Before each use.......
Chain sharpness Beforeeach use....
For damaged parts Before each use..
For l oose caps Before each use......
For loose fasteners Before each use...
Fo r loose parts Before each use......
Inspect and Clean:
Bar Before each use................
Complete s aw After each use.......
Air filter Every 5 hours*.............
Chain brake Every 5 hours*........
Spark arresting screen
and muffler Every 25 hours*.........
Replace spark plug Yearly.
Replace fuel filter Yearly...
*HoursofOperation
AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Do notcleanfilter in gaso-
line or other flammable solvent to avoid
creating a fire hazard or producing harmful
evaporative emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmfulemissions. Alwayscleanafterevery
5 hours of operation.
1. Cleanthecoverandtheareaarounditto
keep dirt and sawdust from falling into
the carburetor chamber when the cover
is removed.
2. Remove the parts as illustrated below.
3. Wash thefilterin soa pandwater. Rinse
in clean cool water. Air dry completely
before reinstalling.
4. Reinstall par ts.
Air Filter
Cylinder Co
v
er
Screws
Cylinder
Cover
BAR MAINTENANCE
Ifyoursaw cutstooneside,has tobeforced
throughthecut,orbeenrunwithanimproper
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces-
sarytoserviceyourbar. Awornbarw illdam-
age your chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
intheSTOPposition, thencleanall s awdust
from the guide bar and s procket hole.
To maintain guide bar :
S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-
tion.
S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
saw.
S Cleantheoilholes an dbargrooveaftereach
5 hours of operation.
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
Oil Hole
S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal
process of rail wear. Remove t hese burrs
with a flat file.
S Whenrailtopisuneven,useaf latfiletor e-
store square edges andsides.
Correct GrooveWorn Groove
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square