OPERATING CHAIN SAW
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WARNING: Do not operate chain saw while
¥in a tree
¥on a ladder or any other unstable sur- face
¥in any awkward position
You may lose control of saw causing severe injury.
WARNING: Do not cut limbs higher than your shoulders.
CAUTION: Seek professional help if facing conditions beyond your ability.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs from a living tree. Make sure your footing is Þrm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet. Follow directions below to trim a tree.
1.Make Þrst cut six inches from tree trunk on un- derside of limb. Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of limb (see Figure 19).
2.Move two to four inches farther out on limb. Make second cut from above limb. Continue cut until you cut limb off.
3.Make third cut as close to tree trunk as possible on underside of limb stub. Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of stub.
4.Make fourth cut directly above third cut. Cut down to meet third cut. This will remove limb stub.
2nd Cut - Pruning Cut (to avoid pinching)
4th Cut - Final Stub Cut
6"
(15 cm) 
2" to 4"
(5 a 10 cm)
1st Cut - Pruning Undercut (to avoid splintering)
3rd Cut - Stub Undercut (to avoid splintering)
Figure 19 - Cutting A Limb
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