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 collar from the trunk of the tree.
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
First cut
Pruning technique
WARNING: Muffler is very hot during and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al- low combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
Fuel mixture level . . . . Before each use Bar lubrication . . . . . . . Before each use Chain tension . . . . . . . Before each use Chain sharpness . . . . Before each use For damaged parts . . Before each use For loose caps . . . . . . Before each use For loose fasteners . . . Before each use For loose parts . . . . . . Before each use
Inspect and Clean:
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use Complete saw . . . . . . . After each use Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours* Chain brake . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours* Spark arresting screen
and muffler . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours* Replace spark plug . Yearly Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly
* Hours of Operation
AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora- tive emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean after 15 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which- ever comes first. Clean more frequently in dusty conditions. A used air filter can never be completely cleaned. It is advisable to re- place your air filter with a new one after every 50 hours of operation,or annually, whichever comes first.
1.Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2.Remove cylinder cover.
3.Remove air filter.
4.Clean the air filter using hot soapy water. Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com- pletely before reinstalling.
5.Reinstall air filter.
6.Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws. TIghten securely.
Air Filter
Air Filter
Screws
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: The chain will be moving during most of this procedure. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions. The chain must not move at idle speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the following conditions:
SChain moves at idle. See IDLE
SSaw will not idle. See IDLE
Idle Speed---T
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle is too fast. If the engine stalls, idle is too slow. Adjust speed until engine runs without chain movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
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crease engine speed.
STurn idle speed screw (T) counterclock- wise to decrease engine speed.
If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure, contact your authorized service dealer.
BAR MAINTENANCE
If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced throughthe cut, or been run with animproper amount of bar lubrication it may be neces- sary to service your bar. A wornbar will dam- age your chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
SMove ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi- tion.
SLoosen and remove chain brake nuts and chain brake. Remove bar and chain from saw.
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