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1
st
Cut
2
nd
Cut
Using a support stand
1
st
Cut
2
nd
Cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
W ARNING:
Be alert for and guard
a gain st kickback. Do no t allo w the mo vin g
chain to contact any other branches or objects
at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or
pruning. Allowing such contact can result in
serious injury.
W ARNING:
Never climbintoa treeto
limb o r p rune. Do not stand on ladde rs, plat-
forms, alog, or in any position which can cause
you to lose your balance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
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Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gr ippe d on t he saw. Maintain se cu r efooting
and balance.
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Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are
small size limbs which can catch the saw
chain a nd wh ip towardyouor pull you of fbal-
ance. Use extreme caution when cutting
small size limb s or slender material.
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Be alert for springback. W atch out for
branches that are bent or underpressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw whenthe tension in thewood fibers is
released.
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Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
S
Always limbatreeafteritiscutdown. Only
then can limbing be donesafely and prop-
erly.
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Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled
tree to support the tree as you work.
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Start at the base of the felled tree and work
toward the top, cutting branches and limbs.
Remove small limbs with one cut.
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Keep the tree between you a nd the chain.
Cut from th e side of the t ree o pposite t he
br an ch you are cutting.
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Remove large r , supporting branches with
the cutting techniques described in BUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPOR T.
S
Alw ays use an overc utto cu tsmall andfr ee-
ly ha nging limbs. Undercutting could cause
limbs to fall and pinch the saw .
PRUNING
WARNING:
Limit pruning to limbs
should er height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder . Get a
professional to do the job .
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Makeyo u r f irst cu t
1/3
of theway throughthe
botto m of the limb.
S
Next make a 2nd cut
all the way through
the l imb.
Thencutathirdovercutleavinga
1to2inch(2.5to5cm)collarfromthetruck
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.
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 eac h use......
For loose fasteners Before each 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