Second cut
First cut on pressure side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A
SUPPORT
SOvercut through 1/3 of the diameter of log. S Roll log over; finish with a second overcut. S Give special attention to logs under strain to prevent the saw from pinching. Make the first cut on the pressure side to relieve
the stress on the log.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND
SRemember your first cut is always on the
pressure side of the log.
S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the diameter of the log.
S Finish with your second cut.
Using a support stand 2nd Cut
1st Cut
1st Cut
2nd Cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Never climb into a tree to limb
or prune. Do not stand on ladders, platforms, a log, or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme caution when cutting small size limbs. Slen- der material may catch saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure. Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released.
S Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them.
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LIMBING
SAlways limb a tree after it is cut down. Only then can limbing be done safely and properly.
Leave the larger limbs underneath theS
felled tree to support the tree as you work. S Start at base of the felled tree and work to- ward the top, cutting branches and limbs.
Remove small limbs with one cut.
S Keep the tree between you and the chain as much as possible.
S Remove larger, supporting branches with the 1/3, 2/3 cutting techniques described in the bucking section.
S Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch saw.
PRUNING
WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoul-
der height or below. Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder. Get a profes- sional to do the job.
SMake your first cut 1/3 of the way through the bottom of the limb.
Next 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 theS
tree.
Second cut
Third cut
Pruning technique
Collar
First cut
We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check For:
Fuel Mixture Level. Before each use Bar Lubrication . . . Before each use Chain Tension . . . . Before each use Chain Sharpness. . Before each use Damaged parts . . . Before each use Loose caps . . . . . . Before each use Loose fasteners. . . Before each use
Inspect and Clean:
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . .Before each use Complete saw . . . . After each use Clean cylinder fins. After each use Air filter . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours * Spark arrestor . . . . Every 25 hours *
Replace spark plug Yearly Replace fuel filter . . Yearly * Hours of Operation
