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Pruning technique
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
First cut
1. Make the first cut 6 inches from the tree
trunkonthebottomofthelim b. Usetopof
guide bar to make t his cut. Cut 1/3
through the diameter of the limb.
NOTE: W hen m aking the second and third
cuts, rest the foot of the pruner against the
tree limbthat isbeing cutto preventwhipping
of the branch.
Foot
2. Next,move2-- 4inches(5--10cm)farther
outon thelimbandmake asecondcutall
the way through the limb.
3. Then,makea finalcutleavinga1-- 2(2.5
-- 5 cm) inch collar from the trunk of the
tree to avoid damage to the tree.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Always stopunitanddis-
connect spark plug wire (or disconnect unit
from power source) be fore performing main-
tenance.
CHECK FOR D AMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
S Oil tank -- Discontinue use of pruner attach-
ment if oil tank shows signs of damage or
leaks.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Bar clamp nut
S Fasteners
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT A ND
DECALS
S After e ach use, i nspect complete u nit f or
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals u sing a dam p cloth with a mild d eter-
gent.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
WARNING: Wear protective gloves
whenhandling chain. Thechainis sharp and
cancutyouevenwhenitisnotmoving. Make
chain adjustments with lower endsupported.
Chain tension is very important. Chains
stretchduringuse. Thisisespeciallytruedur-
ingthefirstfewtimesyouuseyourpruner. Al-
ways check chain tension eachtime youuse
and refuel your unit.
1. Use a screwdriver tomove chain around
guidebartoensurekinksdonotexist.The
chain should rotate freely.
Chain Adjustment Tool
Guide
Bar
2. Loosenbar clampnut untilitis finger tight
against the bar clamp.
Bar clamp nut
Adjusting Screw
3. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until
chain solidly contacts bottomofguidebar
rail. Then, turn adjusting screw an addi-
tional 1/4 turn.
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn
4. Using a screwdriver, roll chain around
guide bar to ensure all links are in bar
groove.
5. Lift up tip of guide bar to check f or sag.
Release tipof guidebar,then turnadjust-
ingscrew1/4 t urnclockwise.Repeatuntil
sag does not exist.
6. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar
clamp nut securely with a wrench.