Operator`s manual

LIMBING branchesare higherthanyourshoul-
Limb a tree onlyafter itis cutdown. der,Get a professionalto dothejob.
Leavethelargerlimbsunderneaththe Make yourfirst cut1/3oftheway
felled tree to supportthe tree asyou throughthe bottomofthe limb.
work. • Nextmakea secondcutall theway
• Startat the base ofthe felled tree and through the limb.
worktowardthetop, cuttingbranches ° Firdshthepruningoperationbyusing
and limbs.Removesmalllimbswith anovercutsothatthestumpofthe
one cut,
• Keep the tree between you and the
chain.
• Remove larger, supportingbranches
w_ththe _/3. 2/3 cuttingtechniques de*
scribed in the bucking section.
• Always use an overcut to cut small
and freely hanging limbs. Undercut-
ting could cause limbs to fair and
pinch the saw.
PRUNING
WARNING; Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches from the
trunk ofthe tree.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Fil!in dates as you complete
regular service
Checkiord magedtwompans
Check for loose fasteners/parts
Check chain tension ,,
Check chain sharpness
Check guide bar
Clean unit& labels
clean air filter
Clean/inspect spark arrestor
screen & inspect muffler ....
Replace spark plug
l Before! After Even! Every IYearly Service
Use _ Use ..5h_. 25 hrs, , ,, Dates _I
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS run better and fast longer. :
The warranty on this unit does not cov- WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
er items that have been subjected to before performing maintenance except
operator abuse or negligence, To re- for carburetor adjustments.
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unitas instruct* LUBRICATION
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
willneed to be made periodically to
propedy maintain your unit,
* Once a year, replace the spark plug,
air filter element, and check guide bar
and chain for wear. A new spark plug
and air filter element assures proper
air.fuel mixture and helps your engine
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2 Use Craftsman chainsaw bar oil
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