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Pruningtechnique
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
Firstcut
1. Make the first cut 6 inches from t he tree
trunkon the bottom of the limb. Usetopof
guide bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3
through the diameter of the limb.
NOTE: When making the second and third
cuts, rest the foot of the pruner against the
treelimb that is being cut to prevent whipping
of the branch.
Foot
2. Next,move 2 -- 4 inches farther out on t he
limb andmak e as econd cut all the way
through the limb.
3. Then,make a finalcutleaving a 1 -- 2inc h
collar from the trunk of the tree to avoid
damageto the tr ee.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Alway s stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug wire (or disconnect unit
from power source) before performing main-
tenance.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
SOil tank -- Discontinue use of pruner attach-
ment if oil tank shows signs of damage or
leaks.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERSAND PARTS

SBar clamp nut
SFasteners

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND

DECALS

SAfter each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
SWipeoff unit w ith a clean dry cloth.

CHECK CHAIN TENSION

WARNING: Wear protect ive gloves
whenhandling chain. Thechain is sharp and
cancut you ev en when it is not moving. Mak e
chainadjus tments with lower end supported.
Chain tension is very important. Chains
stretchduring use. Thisisespecially tr ue dur-
ingthe first few times you use your pruner. Al-
ways check chain tension each time you use
andr efuel your unit.
1. Use a screwdriver to mov e chain around
guidebar to ensure kinks do not exist. The
chain should rotate freely.
Chain Adjustment Tool
Guide
Bar
2. Loosenbar c lamp nut until it is finger tight
against the bar clamp.
Bar clamp nut
AdjustingScrew
3. Turn adjusting screw clockwis e until
chainsolidly contacts bottom of guide bar
rail. Then,turn adjusting screw an addi-
tional 1/4 turn.
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn
4. Using a screwdriver, roll chain around
guide bar to ensure all links are in bar
groove.
5. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.
Release tip ofguide bar, then turn adjust-
ingscrew 1/4 turn clockw ise. Repeat until
sag does not exist.
6. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar
clamp nut securely with a wrench.