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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 alert 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 climbinto a 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 W atch out for springpoles. Springpoles are
small size limbs which can catch the saw
chain andwhiptoward youorpullyouoffbal-
ance. Use extreme caution when cutting
small size limbs or slender material.
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 . Do not cut if
branchesarehigher thanyour shoulder .Get
a professional to do the job.
S Make your first cut
1/3 of the way
through the bot tom of the limb.
S Next make a 2nd cut all the way
through the limb. Then cut a third
overcut leaving a 1 t o 2 inch collar
from the t ruck 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 or Master Service Dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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...
Fo r 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...
*HoursofOperation
AIR FILTER
CAUTION
: Do notclean 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 f ue l consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after 15
tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which-
ever comes first. Clean m ore frequently in