Manual

_1 st Cut
Using a support stand
2 nd Cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
,_I_WARNING: Bealertforandguard
against kickback. Do not atlow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or objects
at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or
pruning. Allowing such contact can result in
serious injury.
_WARNING: Never climb into a tree to
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat-
forms, a log, or Jnany position which can cause
you to lose your balance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Math_ain secure footing
and balance.
• Watch out for springpc4es. Springpoles are
small size limbs which can catch the saw
chain and whip toward you or pull you off bal-
ance. Use extreme caution when cutting
small size limbs or slender material
• Be alert for spbngback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is
released.
• Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripling
over them.
LIMBING
• Always limb atree after it is cut down. Only
then can Ilmbing be done safely and prop-
erly.
• Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled
tree to support the tree as you work.
• Start at the base of the felled tree and work
toward the top, cutting branches and limbs.
Remove small limbs with one cut.
• Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
• Remove larger, supppriJng branches with
the cutting techniques described in BUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
• Always use an overcut to cut small and free-
ly hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause
hmba to fail and pinch the saw.
PRUNING
,_kWARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder. Get a
professional to do the job.
• Make your first cut 1/3of the way through tbe
bottom of the limb.
• Next make a 2nd cut all the way through
the limb, Then cut a third overcut leaving a
1 to 2 inch (2.5 to 5 cm ) collar from the truck
of the tree.
l i {l'i Becondcut_'l_ _J_
Third eut j_///
Collar
_4_]_ / _ Firstcut
Pruning technique
,I_WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
We recommend atl service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized or Master Service Dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
Fuel medure level .... Before each use
Bar lubrication ....... Before each use
Chain tension ....... Before each use
Chain sharpness .... Before each use
For damaged parts .. Before each use
For loose caps ...... Before each use
For loose fasteners... Before each 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 arresting screen
and muffler ......... Every 25 hours*
Replace spark plug . Yearly
Replace fuel filter... Yearly
* Hours of Operation
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