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Using a support stand
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J 1stCut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
_WARNING: Be alert for andguard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chainto contactany otherbranchesor objects
at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or
pruning. Al_owiogsuch contact can resutt in
senous tnjury.
_WARNING: Neverclimb into atreeto
_imbor prune. Do not stand on ladders,I_at-
forms, alog,or inany positionwhich cancause
you to lose your balance or corrtrolof thesaw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
grippedon the saw. Maintain securefooting
and balance.
• Watch outfor springpc_es.Spdngpoles are
smal_size limbs which can catch the saw
chainand whiptoward youor pullyouoffbalm
ance. Use extreme caution when cutting
smal_size limbs or slender materiaL
• Be alert for spdngback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw whenthe tension inthewood fibers is
released.
• Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tdpping
overthem.
MMBING
• Always limb atree afterit is cut down. Only
then can limbing bedone safely and prop_
erly.
• Leavethe larger limbs underneaththe felled
tree to supportthe tree as you work.
• Startat the base of the felled tree andwork
toward thetop, cutting branches andlimbs.
Removesmall limbs with one cut.
• Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you arecutting.
• Remove _arger,supporting branches with
the cutting techniques descdbed in BUCK-
_NGWITHOUT A SUPPORT
• Always use anovercuttocut smal_andfree-
ly hanging limbs. Undercutting couldcause
limbs tofal_and pinch thesaw.
PRUNING
_WARNING: Limitpruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches arehigher than your shoulder.Get a
professionalto do thejob.
Makeyour first cut 1/3of theway throughthe
bottom ofthe limb.
• Next make a 2nd cut all the way through
the limb. Then cut athirdovercut _eavinga
1to2inch (2.5to 5cm) collar from the truck
of the tree.
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o,I ,econdoutl"
Third oj_/
Collar _ _"-_ First cut
Pruning technique
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411WARNING: 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 each use
For loose fasteners.., Before each use
For loose parts ...... Refore each use
_naSrPeCtand Clean:
................ Before each use
Complete saw ....... After each use
Airfilter ............. Every 5 hours*
Chain brake ........ Every 5 hours*
Spark arresting screen
and muffler ......... Every 25 hours*
Replace spark plug , Yearly
Replace fuel filter,., Yearly
* Hoursof Operation
AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation.
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