Use and Care Manual

Page 24 — English
CUT LIMBS ONE AT A TIME AND LEAVE SUPPORT LIMBS
UNDER TREE UNTIL LOG IS CUT
FINISHING CUT
FIRST CUT
1/3 DIA.
SECOND CUT
LOAD
Fig. 28
Fig. 29
 Branches under tension should be cut from the
bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw.

Keep the tree between you and the chain saw
while limbing. Cut from the side of the tree
opposite the branch you are cutting.
PRUNING
See Figure 29.
Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree.

Work slowly, keeping both hands on the chain
saw with a firm grip. Always make sure your
footing is secure and your weight is distributed
evenly on both feet.

Do not cut from a ladder, this is extremely dan-
gerous. Leave this operation for professionals.

Do not cut above chest height as a saw held
higher is difficult to control against kickback.

When pruning trees it is important not to make
the finishing cut next to the main limb or trunk
until you have cut off the limb further out to
reduce the weight. This prevents stripping the
bark from the main member.

Underbuck the branch 1/3 through for your first
cut.

Your second cut should overbuck to drop the
branch off.

Now make your finishing cut smoothly and
neatly against the main member so the bark will
grow back to seal the wound.
WARNING:
If the limbs to be pruned are above chest height,
hire a professional to perform the pruning.
Failure to do so could result in death or serious
personal injury.
SPRINGPOLE
Fig. 30
OPERATION