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Limit p runing to limbs shoulder height or
below. Do not cut if branches are higher
than your shoulder. Get a professional to
do the job.
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Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way
through the bottom of the limb.
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Next make a 2nd cut all the way
through the limb. Then cut a third
overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar
from the truck of the tree.
First cut
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
Pruning technique
SERVICE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
TASK
WHEN TO PERFORM
Check:
Fuel Mixture Level Before each use..
Bar Lubrication Before each use....
Chain Tension Before each use.....
Chain Sharpness Before each use..
For damaged parts Before each use.
For loose caps Before each use.....
For loose fasteners Before each use
Inspect and Clean:
Bar Before e ach use..............
Complete saw After each use.....
Clean cylinder fins After each use.
Air filter Every 5 hours *...........
Spark arrestor Every 25 hours *.....
Replace spark plug
Yearly.
Replace fuel f ilter
Yearly...
* Hours of Operation
AIR FILTER
CAUTION:
Do not clean filter in gasoline or
other flammable solvent to avoid creating a
fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation.
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Clean the cover and the area around it to
keep dirt ands awdust fromfalling into the
carburetor chamber whenthe cover i sre-
moved.
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Remove the parts as illustrated below.
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Wash the filter in soap and water.
Air filter
screws
Cover
Air filter
Screws
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter
caps. Carburetor adjustment is a compli-
cated task. We recommend that you take
your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
Damage will occur ifyou turnthe needles be-
yond the limiter stops.
BAR MAINTENANCE
If your saw cuts to one side, has to beforced
through the cut, orbeen run with animproper
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces-
saryto service yourbar. Awornbar will dam-
age your chain and make cutting difficult.
Replace your bar if bent or the inside rails of
the bar are worn.
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Clean the oil holes after each 5 hours of
operation
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Remove sawdust from bar groove peri-
odically with a wire or putty k nife.
Guide Bar
Groove
Oil Holes
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that
requires special tools. We recommended
you refer chain sharpening to a professional
chain s harpener.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug yearly.
STORAGE
WARNING:
Stop engine and allow to
cool, and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel
in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open f lames from water heaters,
electric motors, or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unitwithallguards in place. Position so
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury to passers by. Store the unit out
of reach of children.
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Before storing, drain all fuel from the
unit. Start engine and allow to run until it
stops.
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Clean the unit before storing. Pay partic-
ular attention to the air intake area, keep-