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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
branchyou are cutting.
SRemove 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 pru ning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder. Get a
professional to do the job.
SMakeyour first c ut 1/3 of the way through the
bottom of the limb.
SNextmake a 2nd cut all the way through
thelimb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a
1to 2 inch (2.5 to 5 cm) c ollar from the truck
of the tree.
Firstcut
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
Pruning technique
SERVICEWARNING: Dis connect the spark
plugbef ore performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
Werecommend all servic e and adjustments
notlis tedin this manual be performed by an
authorized or Master Service Dealer.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described in theins truction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product, Poulan PRO may not pay for
repairs under warranty. It is your re-
sponsibility to maintain and perform
general maintenance.
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
Check:
Fuelmix ture level Before eac h use....
Bar lubrication Before each use.......
Chain tension B efore each use.......
Chain sharpness Before each use.....
For damaged parts Before each use...
For loose caps Beforeeach use......
For loose fasteners Beforeeach 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
andmuffler Every 25 hours*..........
Replace spark plug Yearly.
Replace fuel filter Yearly...
* Hou rs of Operation --
Each hour of operation is approximately
2 tanks of fuel.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, the operator must main-
tainunit as instruc ted in this manual. Various
adjustmentswill need to be made periodical-
ly to properly maintainy ourunit.
SOncea y ear, replace the spark plug, air filter,
and check guide bar and chain for wear. A
new spark plug and air filter assures proper
air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run
better and last longer.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer f or re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
NOTE: Itis nor malf or a small amount ofoil
to appear underthe s awafter engine stops .
Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank.
SON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP
switch functions properly by mov ing the
switch to the STOP position. Make sure en-
gines tops; then restart engine and continue.
SFuel Tank -- Do not use saw if fuel tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
SOilTank --D o not use saw if oil t ank shows
signs of damage or leaks.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERSAND PARTS
SBar Nuts
SChain
SMuffler
SCylinder Shield
SAir Filter
SHandle Screws
SVibrationMounts
SStarter Housing
SFront Hand Guard
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull
chain makes a sawdust pow der and cuts
slowly. SeeCHAIN SHARPENING.