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2ndCut
1st Cut

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING: Never climb into a tree
to limb or prune. Do not st and on ladders,
platforms, a log, or in any posit ion which can
cause you to lose your balance or control of
the saw.

IMPORTANT POINTS

SWatch out for springpoles. Use extreme
caution when cutting small size limbs.
Slender material may c atch the saw chain
and be whipped toward you or pull you 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.
SFrequently clear branches out of the way
to avoid tripping over them.

LIMBING

SAlwayslim b atree af ter 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 youwork.
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
as much as possible.
SRemove larger, supporting branches with
the1/3,2/3 cut ting techniques described in
the bucking section.
SAlways use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch saw.

PRUNING

WARNING: Limit pruning t o limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than yourshoulder. G et
a professional to do the job.
SMake your fist 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.
First cut
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
Pruning technique
SERVICE
Werec ommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check For:
Fuel MixtureLevel Before each use.
Bar Lubrication Beforee ach use...
Chain Tension Before each use....
Chain Sharpness Before each use.
Damaged parts Before each use...
Loose caps Before each use......
Loose fasteners Beforee ach 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 Yea rly
Replace fuel filter Yearly..
* Hours of Operation

AIR FILTER

CAUTION: Do notc lean filter in gasoline or
other flammable solvent to avoid creating a
firehaz ard or producing harmf ul evaporative
emissions.
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean afterevery
5 hours of operation.

Cleaning the air filter:

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.
SWash the filter in soap and water.