Poulan 952801954 Chainsaw User Manual


 
11
LIMBING
S Limb a tree only after it is cut down.
S Leave thelargerlimbs underneaththe
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 tr ee betw ee n you a nd the chain.
S Remove larger branches with the cut-
ting techniques described
BUCKING
WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
S Always use an overcut to cut small
and freely hanging limbs. Undercut-
ting could causelimbs tofall andpinch
the saw.
PRUNING
WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than yourshoulder.
Get a professional to do the job.
S Make you r first cut
1/3 of the way
through the bottom of the limb. This
cutwillmake the limbsag so that itfalls
easily on the second cut.
S Next make a second cut all the way
through the limb.
S Finish the pruning operation by using
an overcut so that the stump o f the
limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches (3--5 cm)
from the trunk of the tree.
First cut
1/3 of way
Second cut
3rd cut 1 to 2 in.
(3--5 cm) from
trunk of tree
MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Fillindatesasyoucomplete
regular service
Check for damaged/worn parts
Check for loose fasteners/parts
Check chain tension
Check chain sharpness
Check guide bar
Inspect and clean unit & labels
Before
Use
After
Use
Every
15 mi n.
Service
Dates
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nCheck bar and chain oil level
Clean guide bar groove
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WARNING: Disconnect power s ource before performing maintenance.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATI ONS
The warranty on this unitdoes notcover
items that have been subjected to oper-
ator abuse or negligence.To receive full
value from the warranty, the operator
must maintain unit as instructed in this
manual. Various adjustments will need
to be made periodically to properly
maintain y our unit. Improper mainte-
nance may c ause d amage to the unit
and possibleinjury tothe operatororby-
standers.
CHECK F OR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authori zed service dealer for
replacement of worn or damaged parts.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amountof
oil to appear under the saw after motor
stops.Do not confuse thiswith aleaking
oil tank.
S Trigger Switch -- Ensure the trigger
switch functions properly by squeez-
ing and ho lding the trigger switch.
Make sure motor starts and stops.
S Oil Tank -- Discontinue use of chain
saw if o il tank s hows signs of damage
or leaks.
S Extension Cord -- Discontinue use if
chainsaw extensioncordshowssigns
of damage or wear.