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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 suchcontact canresult inse-
rious i njury.
WARNING: Never climb intoa treeto
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat-
forms,a log, or inany positionwhich cancause
you to lose your balance or control 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 t he saw
chain and whip toward youor pullyou offbal-
ance. Use e xtreme caution when cutting
small size limbs or slender m aterial.
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 way to avoid tripping
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 from the side of the tree opposite the
br a n ch you ar e cutt ing .
S Remove la rger , supporting br anches 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 ofthe way through the
bottom of the limb.
S Next ma k e a 2nd cut a ll the way through
thelimb. Thencutathirdovercut leavinga
1to2inch(2.5to5cm)collarfrom thetruck
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.
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized or Master Service Dealer.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described in the 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 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 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 of operation is approximately
2 tanks of f uel.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover items
that have been subjected to operator abuse or
negligence. To receive full value from the war-
ranty, the operator m ust maintain unit as