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1
st
Cut
2
nd
Cut
Using a support stand
1
st
Cut
2
nd
Cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Be a lert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob-
jects atthe nose ofthe guidebar when lim b-
ingor p runing. Allowingsuchcontactcanre-
sult in serious injury.
WARNING: Never climb intoa tree
to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms,a log,orin anypositionwhichcan
cause you to lose your balance or control of
the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on thesaw. Maintain securefoot-
ing and balance.
S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles
are small size limbs which can catch the
saw chainand whiptowardyouor pullyou
off balance. Use extreme caution when
cutting small size limbs.
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bentor under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw whenthe tensionin thewood fibersis
released.
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them .
LIMBING
S Alwayslimbatreeafteritis cutdown. Only
then can limbingbe donesafely andprop-
erly.
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felledtreetosupport thetreeas youwork.
S Startatthebaseofthefelledtreeandwork
toward the top, cutting branches and
limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.
S Keepthe tree between you and the chain.
Cut from t he side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
S Remove larger, supporting branches with
thecuttingtechniquesdescribedinBUCK-
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 . D o not cut i f
branchesarehigher thanyour shoulder .Get
a professional to do the job.
S Make your fist cut
1/3 of the way
through the bottom of the limb.
S Next make a 2nd cut all the way
through the limb. Then cut a thir d
overcutleavinga1to2inch(2.5--5cm)
collar from the truck of the tree.
First cut
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
Pruning technique
SERVICE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
Werecommend allservice andadjustments
not listed in this manual be performed 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 Before e a ch use.....
For damaged parts Before each use...
For loose caps Before each use......
For loose fasteners Before e a ch use...
For loose parts Before each use......
Inspect and Clean:
Bar Before each u se................
Complete saw After each use.......
Air filter Every 5hours*.............
Chain brake Every 5 hours*.........
Spark arresting screen
and muffler Every 2 5 hours*..........
Replace spark plug Yearly.
Replace fuel filter Yearly...
* Hours of Operation --
Each hou r of operation is approximately
2 tanks of fuel.
AIR FILTER
CAUTION:
Do not cleanfilter ingasoline
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.