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WARNING: Neverclimbintoa treeto
limbor prune. DOnotstandonladders,
platforms,a log,orin anyposition
whichcancauseyouto loseyourbal-
ance orcontrolofthesaw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Watchoutfor springpoles.
Springpolesare smallsize limbs
whichcan whiptowardyou,or pull
with the 1/3, 2/3 cutting techniques de-
scdbed in the bucking section.
• Always use an overcut to cut small
and freely hanging limbs. UndemuF
ting could cause limbs to fall and
pinch the saw.
PRUNING
WARNING: Limitpruning tolimbs
you off balance. Use extreme caution shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
when cutting small size limbs, branches are higher than your shou}-
• Be alert for spdngback. Watch out for der. Get a professional to do the job.
branches that are bent or under pres- • Make your first cut 1,3 of the way
sure. Avoid being struck by the through the bottom of the limb.
branch or the saw when the tension in • Next make a second cut all the way
the wood fibers is released.
• Frequently clear branches out ofthe
way to avoid tripping on them.
LIMBING
• Limb a tree only after itis cut down.
• Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you
work.
• Start at the base of the felled tree and
work toward the top, cutting branches
and limbs. Remove small limbs with
one cut.
• Keep the tree between you and the
chain.
- Remove larger, supporting branches
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
through the limb. Then cut a third
overcut 1to 2 inches from the trunk of
the :ree.
ut
_1t3ofway
,/_ 3rd cut 1to2 in.
t I_ fromtrunkoftree
Fill in dates as you complete
regular service
Check for damagecVwom parts
Check for loose fasteners/parts
Check chain tension
Check chain sharpness
Check guide bar
Clean unit & labels
Clean air filter
Clean/inspect spark arrestor
screen & inspect muffler
Replace spark plug
Before!After
Use Use
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Ever_ I Every Yearly
5 hrs. i25 hrs
Service
Dates
11
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