Homelite UT10588, UT10548, UT10568 Limbing and Pruning, Cutting Springpoles, See Figures 31

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OPERATION

LIMBING AND PRUNING

See Figures 31 - 32.

nWork slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with a firm grip. Maintain secure footing and balance.

■n Keep the tree between you and the chain while limbing.

nDo not cut from a ladder. This is extremely dan- gerous. Leave this operation for professionals.

■n Do not cut above chest height. A saw held higher than chest height is ­difficult to control against kickback.

LOAD SECOND CUT

FIRST CUT 1/3 DIAMETER

FINISHING CUT

Fig. 31

 

WARNING:

Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, platforms, rooftops, a log, or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw.

■n When pruning trees it is important not to make the flush cut next to the main limb or trunk until you have cut off the limb further out to reduce the weight. This prevents stripping the bark from the main member.

•  Underbuck the branch 1/3 through for your first cut.

•Overbuck the branch to drop it.

•Finish by cutting smoothly and neatly against the main member so the bark will grow back to seal the wound.

CUT LIMBS ONE AT A TIME AND LEAVE SUPPORT

LIMBS UNDER TREE UNTIL LOG IS CUT

Fig. 32

SPRINGPOLE

Fig. 33

 

WARNING:

If the limbs to be pruned are above chest height, hire a professional to perform the pruning.

CUTTING SPRINGPOLES

See Figure 33.

A springpole is any log, branch, rooted stump, or sapling which is bent under tension by other wood so that it springs back if the wood holding it is cut or removed. On a fallen tree, a rooted stump has a high potential of springing back to the upright position during the bucking cut to separate the log from the stump. Watch out for springpoles — they are dangerous.

WARNING:

Springpoles are dangerous and could strike the operator, causing the operator to lose control of the chain saw. This could result in severe or fatal injury to the operator.

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference Manuel D’UTILISATION Manual DEL OperadorTable of Contents General Safety Rules  Use safety footwear. Wear snug-fittingRead ALL Instructions Specific Safety Rules  Do not adapt the powerhead to a bow guideRefueling do not Smoke Kickback Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling Symbols Symbol Signal MeaningSymbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Glossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsKnow Your Chain SAW Choke LeverFront Hand GUARD / CHAIN Brake Guide BARAssembly OperationUnpacking Packing ListApplications Mixing the FuelPremium Exact MIX Gasoline Do not USE E85 FUEL. IT will Void Your Warranty Oxygenated FuelsFilling the Fuel Tank See FigureAdding BAR and Chain Lubricant Operating the Chain BrakeStarting the Engine See Figures 4To start a cold engine To start a warm engineAdjusting Idle Speed Stopping the EngineSee Figures 12 Pull and Push Kickback Precautions Preparing for Cutting Proper Grip on HandlesSee Figures 16 Work Area Precautions Proper Cutting StanceProper Procedure for Tree Felling Felling Trees Hazardous ConditionsSee Figures 21 Removing Buttress Roots Bucking Bucking with a WedgeBucking Logs Under Stress OverbuckingUnderbucking Limbing and Pruning Cutting SpringpolesSee Figures 31 Maintenance General MaintenanceLubrication Cover FigReplacing the Guide BAR and Chain See Figures 3427 English Adjusting the Chain Tension See Figures 44Chain Maintenance See Figures 47Sharpening the Cutters See Figures 49TOP Plate Filing Angle Side Plate AngleMaintaining Depth Gauge Clearance SeeMaintaining the Guide BAR Mounting the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE GuardMaintaining the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard See Figures 59Cleaning the AIR Filter Choose one of the following cleaning optionsSee Figures 61 Cleaning the Starter Unit Adjusting the CarburetorCleaning the Engine Before adjusting the carburetorRemove the screws and cylinder cover as Inspecting and Cleaning Chain Brake Checking the Fuel FilterReplacing the Spark Plug Spark ArrestorEmissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranted Parts List Storing the ProductHigh Altitude Engine Operation Troubleshooting BAR and Chain CombinationsLength of Bar Guide Bar Part Number Chain Part Number RUN l poSpeed. 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