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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 objects
at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or
pruning. Allowing such contact can result in
serious i njury .
WARNING: Never climb into atreeto
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat-
forms,a log, or inany position which can cause
you to lose your balance or contro l of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Work slowly, keeping both h ands firmly
gripped on the saw . Maintain secure footing
and balance.
S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are
small size limbs which can catch the saw
chain and whip toward youor pull you of f bal-
ance. Use extreme caution when cutting
small size limbs or slender material.
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 wood fibers is
released.
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the w ay to avoid t ripping
over them.
LIMBI NG
S Alwayslimbatreeafter itis cutdown. Only
then can limbing be done safely and prop-
erly.
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled
tree to support the tree as you work.
S Start at the base of the felled tree and work
toward the top, cutting branches and limbs.
Remove small limbs with one cut.
S Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut f rom t he side of t he tree opp osite the
br a n ch you are cuttin g .
S Remove larger, supporting branches with
the cutting techniques described in BUCK-
ING WIT HOUT A SUPPORT.
S Always use an overcut to cut small and free-
ly hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause
limbs to fall and pinch the saw .
PRUNING
WARNING: Li mit 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 first cut
1/3 of t heway throughthe
bottom of the limb.
S Ne xt make a 2 nd cut al l the way through
thelimb. Thencutathirdovercutleavinga
1to2inch(2.5to5cm)collarfromthetruck
of the tree.
First cut
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
Pruning technique