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LIMBING
• Limbatreeonlyafteritiscutdown.
• Leavethelargerlimbsunderneath
thefelledtreetosupportthetreeas
youwork.
• Startatthebaseofthefelledtree
andworktowardthetop,cutting
branchesandlimbs.Removesmall
timbswithonecut.
• Keepthetreebetweenyouandthe
chain.
• Removelarger,supportingbranches
withthe1/3,2/3cuttingtechniques
describedinthebuckingsection.
• AlwaysuseanovercuttocutsmatI
andfreelyhangingtimbs.Undercut-
tingcoutdcause_imbstofalland
pinchthesaw.
PRUNING
_WARNING:Limitpruningtotimbs
shoutderheightorbelow.Donotcutif
CUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES
branches are higher than your shoul-
der. Get a professional to do the job.
• Make your first cut 1/3of the way
through the bottom of the timb.
• Next make a second cut all the way
through the limb.
• Finish the pruning operation by using
an overcut so that the stump of the
timb protrudes 1 to 2 inches from the
trunk of the tree.
Second cut
First cut
t/3 of way
/[_, 3rdcutlto2in.
I from trunk of tree
Fill in dates as you complete Before After Every Every Yearly Service
regular service Use Use 5 hrs. 25 hrs. Dates
Check for damaged/worn parts _,
Check for loose fasteners/parts /I
Check chain tension _"
Check chain sharpness /I
Check guide bar /t
Clean unit & labels
Clean air filter
Clean/inspect spark arrestor
screen & inspect muffler
Replace spark plug
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re-
ceive futt vaiue from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as instruct-
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
witt need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit,
• Once a year, replace the spark pIug,
air filter element, and check guide bar
and chain for wear, A new spark plug
and air filter element assures proper
air-fuel mixture and helps your engine
run better and last longer.
_WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
LUBRICATION
Ba l
1 2 Bar Oil
Sprocket FiIICap
1 Use sprocket lubrication
2 Use Craftsman chain saw bar oil
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