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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 at thenoseof theguide barwhenlimb-
ingorpruning. Allowingsuchcontactcanre-
sult in serious injury.
WARNING: Never climbinto atree
to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms,alog, o rinany positionwhich can
cause you t olose your balanceor 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. Use extreme
caution when cutting small size limbs.
Slender materialmay catchthe saw chain
and bewhipped toward you or pull youoff
balance.
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches thatare bentor underpressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw whenthetensionin t hewoodfibers is
released.
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
S Alwayslim batreeafteritiscutdown. Only
then can limbingbe donesafely andprop-
erly.
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felledtreetosupportthe tr eeas youwork.
S Startatthebaseofthefelledtreeandwork
toward the t op, cutting branches and
limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.
S Keep thetreebetween you andthe chain.
Cut from the 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 thanyourshoulder.Get
a professional to do the job.
S Make your fist cut
1/3 of the way through
the bottom of the limb.
S Nextmakea2ndcutallthe way t hrough
thelimb. Thencut athird o vercut leaving
a1to2inchcollarfromthetruckofthetree.
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 i n this manual be per formed by an
authorized service dealer .
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described inthe instruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product, Poulan PRO may not pay for
repairs under warranty. It is your re-
sponsibility to maintain and perform
general maintenance.
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