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Cut
1
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Cut
2
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Using a support stand
1
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2
nd
Cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
W ARNING:
Be alert for and guard
a gain st kickback. Do not allo w th e moving
chain to contact any other branches or objects
at the nose o f t he guide b ar when limbing or
pruning. Allowing such contact can result in
serious injury.
W ARNING:
Never climb intoa treeto
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat-
forms, a log, 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 ipped on t he sa w. Maintain se cure footing
and balance.
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Watch o ut for springpoles. Springpoles are
small size limbs wh ich can catch the saw
chain an d whip towardyou o r pull you of fbal-
ance. Use extreme caution when cutting
small size limbs or slender mate rial.
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Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw when thetension in t hewood fibers is
released.
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Keep a clear work a rea. F requently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
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Always limb atreeafteritis cutdown. Only
then can limbing be done safely 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 on e cut.
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Keepthetreebetweenyouandthechain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
b r a nch you are cut ting.
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Remove larger , supporting branches with
the cutting techniques described in BUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUP PORT.
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Alw ays u sean over c ut tocut small and f ree-
ly hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause
limbs to fall and pinch the saw .
PRUNING
WARNING:
Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height o r below . D o not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder . Get a
professional to do the job.
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Make y o ur f irst c u t
1/3
of the w ay through the
botto m of the limb.
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Next ma ke a 2nd cut al l the way through
the l imb. Thencuta thirdovercut leavinga
1 to 2 inch collar from the truck 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 adj ustments
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 eac h use.......
Chain sharpness Before each use....
For damaged parts Before each use..
For loose caps Before each use......
For loose fasteners Before each use...
For loose parts Before each use......
Inspect and Clean:
Bar Before ea ch use................
Complete saw After eac h 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