':.!OPERATION

PRUNING AND LIMBING

Pruning is removingbranches from a standing tree. Limbing is removing branches from a felled tree.

LIMBING (Fig. 17)

•Start at base of the felled tree and work toward the top.

•Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to supportthe tree as you work.

PRUNING PROCEDURE

•Cut 1 - Undercut 1/3 of the way through the limb near the trunk of the tree.

•Cut 2 - Finish with an overcut farther out from the trunk until the limb falls. Keep out of the way of the fairing limb.

•Pruning Cut - Cut the limb stump flush at the edge of

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Cut 2

Pruning Cut

Cut 1

Figure 17

PRUNING (Fig. 18)

Small branches- smaller than width of guide bar. Large branches - larger than width of guide bar.

•Remove small limbs with one cut.

•Remove larger, supporting branches with the 1/3 - 2/3 cutting techniquesdescribed in the buckingsection.

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Figure18

PRUNING AND LIMBING TIPS

•Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly gripped on the saw. Maintain secure footingand balance.

•Keep a clear work area.Frequently clear branches outof the way to avoid trippingover them.

•Leave the larger limbsunderneath the felledtree to sup- port the tree as you work.

•Start at the base of the felled tree and work towardthe top.

°Keep the tree between you and the chain. Cut from the side of the tree oppositethe branch you are cutting.

•Limit pruningto limbsshoulder height or below. "

•Keep out of the way of the falling limb.

OPERATION SAFETY

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PRUNING AND LIMBING SAFETY

NEVER CUMB INTO A TREE TOLIMB OR

I_ WARNING:

PRUNE UNLESS SPEClRCALLY TRAINED

TO DO SO. DO NOT STAND ON LADDERS, PLATFORMS, A LOG, OR IN ANY POSITION

WHICH CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE YOUR BALANCE OR CONTROL OFTHE SAW.

BE ALERT FOR AND GUARD AGAINST= KICKBACK. DO NOT ALLOW THE MOVING CHAIN TO CONTACT ANY OTHER BRANCH- ES OR OBJECTS AT THE NOSE OF THE GUIDE BAR WHEN LIMBING OR PRUNING.

ALLOWING SUCH CONTACT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

DO NOT CUT IF BRANCHES ARE HIGHER THAN YOUR SHOULDER. GET A PROFES- SIONAL TO DO THE JOB.THIS MAY RESULT

IN SERIOUS INJURY.

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Watch out for spdn.gpoles. Use extreme caution when cutting small sl'i'2elirfibs.Slender material may catch the

saw chain and be whipped toward you or pul! you off balance.

Be alert for springback_ Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure as you are cutting to avoid being

struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released.

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358.351080 specifications

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