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WARNING: Neverclimb i nto a tree
to limb or prune. Do not stand 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

SWork slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-
ing and balance.
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.
SKeep a clear work area. Frequently 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 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
branch you are cutting.
SRemove larger, supporting branches with
thecutting tec hniques 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 the saw.

PRUNING

WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than yourshoulder. Get
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 c ollar
from the truck 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 beperformed byan
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 Beforeeach 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 arrestor screen
and muffler Every 25 hours*.........
Replace spark plug Yea rly.
Replace fuel filter Year ly...
* Hours of Operation

AIR FILTER

CAUTION:Donot cleanfilter in gasoline
orother flammable solvent to avoid creating
afire 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 afterevery
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 below.
SWash the filter in soap and water.