13
2ndCut
1s
Cut

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob-
jects at the nose of the guide bar whenli mb-
ingor pruni ng. Allowing suchcontac t can re-
sult in serious injury.
WARNING: Neverclimbintoatreeto
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat-
forms,a log, or in any positionwhich cancause
you to lose your balance or controlof the saw.
IMPORTANTPOINTS
SWork slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on saw. Maintain secure footing
and balance.
SWatch out for springpoles. Use extreme
caution when cutting small size limbs. Slen-
der material may catch saw chain and be
whipped toward you or pullyou off balance.
SBe alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or underpressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
sawwhen the t ension in the wood fibers is
released.
SKeep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.

LIMBING

SAlways limb a tree after it is cut down. Only
then can limbing be done safely and prop-
erly.
SLeave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you work.
SStart at base of the felled tree and work to-
ward the top, cutting branches and limbs.
Remove small limbs with one cut.
SKeep the tree between you and the chain
asmuc h as possible. Cut from the side of
the tree opposite the branch your are cut-
ting.
SRemove larger, supporting branches with
thecutting techniques described in BUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
SAlways 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
shoulder height or below. Do not c ut if
branches are higher than your shoulder. Get
a professional to do the job.
SMake your fist cut 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 col lar from the trunk of the tree.
First cut
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
Pruning technique
SERVICE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
Werec ommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized or Master Service Dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Lubricate bar
sprocket hole After each use.......
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 Beforeeach 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 Ye arly.
Replace fuel filter Year ly...
* Hours of Operation

AIR FILTER

CAUTION:Do not clean filter in gasoline or
other flammable solvent to avoid creating a
firehaz ard or producing harmf ul evaporative
emissions.

Cleaning the air filter:

A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation.
SClean the cover and the area around it to
keep dirt and sawdust from falling into the
carburetor chamber when the cover is re-
moved.
SRemove the parts asillustrated.