Poulan 545137234 instruction manual Limbing and Pruning Important Points

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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.

PRUNING

WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder. Get a professional to do the job.

SMake your first cut 1/3 of the way through the bottom of the limb.

SNext make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch (2.5 to 5 cm) collar from the truck of the tree.

Second cut

Third cut

Collar

First cut

Pruning technique

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Contents 545137234 11/30/06 Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’InstructionsAlways use two hands when operating the chain saw Using the chain sawStarting Reminder Plan AheadMaintain Your SAW in Good Working Order Operate Your SAW SafelyHandle Fuel with Caution KickbackReduce the Chance of Kickback Maintain ControlChain Brake and CKA Angle Kickback Safety FeaturesIf your hand slips off the front handlebar Adjusting Screw Tensioning Rack AssemblyAttaching the BAR & Chain If not Chain Tension Adjusting the tensionChecking the tension Operation BAR and Chain Lubrication Before Starting Engine Fueling EngineImportant Points to Remember Cation Always stop the engine before removing the oil capDifficult Starting or starting a flooded engine Starting a Warm EngineBraking function control Caution The chain brake must be Inertia activating function controlTree Felling Techniques Operating TipsFelling Large Trees Notch CUT and Felling the TreeCutting a Fallen Tree Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandImportant Points Types of Cutting Used for BuckingLimbing Limbing and Pruning Important PointsPruning Service Clean AIR Filter Inspect and Clean Unit and DecalsCleaning the Spark ARREST- ING Screen Check Fuel Mixture LevelStorage Engine Load Adjustment EngineOther Empty fuel tank and refill withLigations The U.S. Environmental Limited Warranty

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