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2
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Using a support stand
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2
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LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob-
jects at the nose of t he guide bar when limb-
ing orpruning. Allowing suchcontact canre-
sult in serious injury.
WARNING: Never climb into a tree
to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms, a log, or inany position which can
cause you to lose your balance o r control of
the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-
ing and balance.
S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles
are small size limbs which can catch the
saw chain and whip toward you or pull you
off balance. Use extreme caution when
cutting small size limbs.
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw when the tension in the w ood fibers is
released.
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
S Always limbatreeafter itis cut down. Only
then can limbing be done safely and prop-
erly.
S Leave the larger limbs und erneath the
felled tree to support the tr ee as you work.
S Start at the base ofthe felled treeand work
toward the top, cutting branches and
limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.
S Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
S Remove larger, supporting branches with
thecuttingtechniques described inBUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
S Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.
PRUNING
WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder. Get
a professional to do the job.
S Make your fist cut
1/3 of the way
through the bottom o f t he limb.
S Next make a 2nd cut all the way
through the limb. Then cut a third
overcut leavinga1to2inchcollar from
the truck of the tree.
First cut
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
Pruning technique
SERVICE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance e xcept
for carburetor adjustments.
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized service dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
Fuel mixture level Before ea ch 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...
For loose parts Before each use......
Inspect and Clean:
Bar Before each use................
Complete saw 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...
* Hours of Operation --
Each hour o f operation is approximately
2 tanks of fuel.
AIR FILT ER
CAUTION:
Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.