Homelite EL16B owner manual Log Supported On Both Ends, Trimming a Tree Pruning

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OWNER’S MANUAL

OPERATING CHAIN SAW

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Log Supported On Both Ends

1.Make first cut from above log (see Fig- ure 16). Cut 1/3 through diameter of log. This cut will keep section from splintering when cut.

2.Make second cut on underside of log, directly under first cut. Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut up to meet first cut. This will keep log from pinch- ing guide bar and chain.

1st Cut

TRIMMING A TREE (Pruning)

WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe in- jury or death. See Kickback, page 3, to avoid risk of kickback.

WARNING: Do not operate chain saw while

in a tree

on a ladder or any other un- stable surface

in any awkward position

You may lose control of saw caus- ing severe injury.

WARNING: Do not cut limbs higher than your shoulders.

CAUTION: Seek professional help if facing conditions beyond your ability.

Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs from a living tree. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet. Follow direc- tions below to trim a tree.

1.Make first cut 15 centimeters (six inches) from tree trunk on underside of limb. Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of limb (see Figure 17).

2.Move five to ten centimeters (two to four inches) farther out on limb. Make second cut from above limb. Continue cut until you cut limb off.

3.Make third cut as close to tree trunk as possible on underside of limb stub. Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of stub.

4.Make fourth cut directly above third cut. Cut down to meet third cut. This will remove limb stub.

2nd Cut

4th Cut - Final

2nd Cut - Pruning Cut

(to avoid pinching)

Figure 16 - Bucking Log When Log Is

Stub Cut

 

Supported On Both Ends

 

 

 

15 cm

 

 

(6")

 

 

 

5 to 10 cm

 

 

(2" to 4")

 

1st Cut - Pruning

 

Undercut

 

 

(to avoid splintering)

3rd Cut - Stub Undercut (to avoid splintering)

Figure 17 - Cutting A Limb

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Contents EL16B Electric Chainsaw Chain SAW Operation Safety InformationBefore Operating Chain SAW Cause Of Kickback Saw Maintenance and Kickback SafetyKickback Pushback and PULL-INProduct Identification Maintenance and Storage of Chain SAWUnpacking Chain SAW Names and Terms Important Do not clamp chain saw in vise during assembly AssemblyFilling OIL Tank SAW Chain Tension AdjustmentCutting with the Chain SAW Operating Chain SAWExtension Cords Oiling ChainFelling Notch Felling ProcedureFelling a Tree Cutting Down Before Felling a TreeLog Supported On One End Limbing a TreeBucking a LOG Entire Length Of Log On GroundTrimming a Tree Pruning Log Supported On Both EndsCare of Guide BAR Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning SAW Body Normal Guide Bar MaintenanceItems Needed to Sharpen Chain Sharpening Your Homelite Dual Raker SAW ChainSharpening Cutters Replacing Saw Chain Replacement PartsStorage Filing Cutter Depth GaugesObserved Fault Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingCanadian Offices Symbol DefinitionsPremière Édition Pièce Numéro EL16B Scie ÉlectriqueUtilisation DE LA Tronçonneuse Informations Concernant LA SécuritéAvertissements Avant D’UTILISER LA TronçonneuseVement ou de la chute de bois ReculCause du recul Entretien de la tronç onneuse et protection contre le recul Poussé E ET TractionEntretien ET Remisage DE LA Tronç Onneuse DÉ BallageCran de protection avant de la main Nomenclature DES PiècesVocabulaire DE LA Tronç Onneuse La force des doigts seulement. Veiller AssemblageRemplissage DU Réservoir D’HUILE Réglage DE LA Tension DE LA ChaîneSciage Avec LA Tronç Onneuse Utilisation DE LA TronçonneuseProlongateurs DE Cordon Lubrification DE LA ChaîneAvant d’abattre un arbre Frein DE ChaîneAbattage D’UN Arbre Trait d’abattage Procé Dure D’ABATTAGEBranchage Sifflet d’abattageLa bille est soutenue aux deux extré mité s Tronç Onnage D’UNE BilleToute la bille repose au sol La bille est soutenue à une extré mitéTaille D’UN Arbre É lagage Nettoyage ET EntretienNettoyage DU Carter DE Tronç Onneuse Entretien DE LA LAME- GuideAffû tage des taillants Affû Tage Homelite Dual Raker DE LA ChaîneEntretien normal de la lame- guide Outils né cessaires pour affû ter la chaîneLimage des limiteurs de profondeur des taillants Remplacement de la chaîneRemisage Pièces DE RechangeDÉ Faillance Observé E Cause Possible Remède DépannageBureaux Canadiens DÉ Finitions DES Symboles