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S Leave the larger limbs underneath thefelled
tree to support the tree as you work.
S Start a t 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 yo u are cutti ng.
S Remove larger , supporting branches with
the cutting techniques described in BUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPOR T.
S Always useanovercut t o cutsmall andfree-
ly hanging l imbs. Undercutting could cause
limbs to fall and pinch the saw.
PRUNING
WARNING: Limit 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 Makeyour fi rst cut
1/3oftheway th roughth e
bottom of the limb.
S Next m ake a 2nd cut all the way through
thelim b. Thencutathirdovercutleavinga
1to2inch(2 .5to5cm)collarfromthetruck
of the tree.
First cut
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
Pruning technique
SERVICE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug beforeperforming maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
Werecommend allservice andadjustments
not listedin this manual beperformed by an
authorized or Master Service Dealer.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORT ANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described intheinstruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work o n the
product,Poulanmay notpay forrepairs
under warranty. It is your responsibility
tomaintainandperformgeneralmainte-
nance.
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 ea 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 m uffler Every 25 hours*..........
Replace spark plug Yearly.
Replace fuel filter Yearly...
* Hours of Operation --
Each hour of operation is approximately
2 tanks of fuel.
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 warranty, the operator must main-
tainunitasinstructedinthismanual.Various
adjustmentswillneedtobemadeperiodical-
ly to properly maintain your unit.
S Onceayear , replacethe spark p lug, airfilter,
and check guide bar and chain for wear. A
new spark plug and air filter assures proper
air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run
better and last longer .
CHECK F OR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact anauthorized service dealerfor r e-
placement of damaged orworn parts.
NOTE: Itis nor m alforasmallamountofoil
to appear underthe saw after enginestops.
Do not confuse this with a leaking oiltank.
S ON/ST OP Swit ch -- En sur e ON/STOP
switch functions properly by moving the
switch to the S TOP position. Make sure en-
gine stops; t hen r estartengine andcontinue.
S Fuel Ta nk -- Do not use saw if fuel tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
S OilTank-- Donot usesawifoiltankshows
signs of damage or leaks.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Bar Nuts
S Chain
S Muffler
S Cylinder Shield
S Air Filter
S Handle Screws
S Vibration Mounts
S Starter Housing
S Front Hand Guard