Poulan 545137250 Bucking Without a Support, Bucking Using a LOG or Support Stand, Limbing, Log

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WARNING: Never turn saw upside down to undercut. The saw cannot be con- trolled in this position.

Always make your first cut on the compres- sion side of the log. The compression side of the log is where the pressure of the log’s weight is concentrated.

First cut on compression side of log

Second cut

Second cut

First cut on compression side of log

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT

SOvercut through 1/3 of the diameter of the

log.

SRoll the log over and finish with a second

overcut.

SWatch for logs with a compression side to prevent the saw from pinching. See il- lustrations for cutting logs with a compres- sion side.

BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND

SRemember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log.

(Refer to the illustrations below for your

first and second cut)

S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the diameter of the log.

SFinish with your second cut.

Using a log for support

2nd Cut

1st Cut

1st Cut

2nd Cut

Using a support stand

2nd Cut

1st Cut

1st Cut

2nd Cut

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving 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.

WARNING: Never climb into a tree to 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

S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly gripped on the saw. Maintain secure footing and balance.

SWatch out for springpoles. Springpoles are small size limbs which can catch the saw chain and whip toward you or pull you off bal- ance. Use extreme caution when cutting

small size limbs or slender material.

S Be alert for springback. Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure. Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released.

S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them.

LIMBING

SAlways limb a tree after it is cut down. Only

then can limbing be done safely and prop- erly.

SLeave the larger limbs underneath the felled

tree to support the tree as you work.

SStart at the base of the felled tree and work

toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.

SKeep the tree between you and the chain.

Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting.

S Remove larger, supporting branches with the cutting techniques described in BUCK-

ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.

SAlways use an overcut to cut small and free- ly hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.

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Contents 545137250 11/30/06 Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’InstructionsPlan Ahead Starting ReminderTions found in this manual Maintain Your SAW in Good Working Order Operate Your SAW SafelyHandle Fuel with Caution KickbackMaintain Control Reduce the Chance of KickbackAvoid Pinch-Kickback Avoid Pull-InChain Brake and CKA Angle Kickback Safety FeaturesChain saws as set by Ansi B175.1 Attaching the BAR & Chain If not AssemblyChain Tension Adjusting the tensionChecking the tension Operation ON/STOP Switch Throttle TriggerKnow Your Chain SAW CHOKE/FAST Idle Lever Throttle LOCK-OUT Chain BrakePrimer Bulb Before Starting EngineStarting a Warm Engine Important Points to RememberDifficult Starting or starting a flooded engine Right Foot Through Rear HandleInertia activating function control Braking function control Caution The chain brake must beOperating Tips Tree Felling TechniquesNotch CUT and Felling the Tree Felling Large TreesCutting a Fallen Tree Important PointsBucking Without a Support Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandLimbing and Pruning Important Points LimbingService Clean AIR Filter Inspect and Clean Unit and DecalsCleaning the Spark ARREST- ING Screen Check Fuel Mixture LevelStorage Engine Load Adjustment EngineOther Ligations The U.S. Environmental Limited WarrantyNANCE, Replacement and Repair