Product Manual

CHAIN SAW iNFORMATiON
WARNING:
• if on slope, make sure log will not
roll down hitL Secure log by using
wooden stakes. Drive wooden stakes
into ground on downhill side of log.
Stand on uphill side of log while cut-
ting. Log may roll after cutting.
• Never try cutting through two logs
at same time. This could increase
the risk of kickback.
• While cutting log, never hold logwith
your hand, leg, or foot.
• While cutting log, never allow an-
other person to hold log.
• Turn off and unplug saw before mov-
ing from one place to another.
Log Supported On One End
1. Make first cut on underside of log (see Figure
15). Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut
113through diameter of log. This cut will keep
section fl'om splintering when cut.
2. Make second cut directly above first cut. Cut
down to meet first cut. This cut will keep log
from pinching guide bar and chain.
1st Cut
Figure 15- Bucking Log WhenLog Is Supported
On One End
Log Supported On Both Ends
1. Make first cut fi'om above log (see Figure 16).
Cut 113through diameter of log. This cut will
keep section fi'om splintering when cut.
2. Make second cut on underside of log, directly
under first cut. Use top of guide bar to make
this cut. Cut up to meet first cut. This will keep
log from pinching guide bar and chain.
Figure 16 - Sucking Log When Log is Supported
On Both Ends
TRiMMiNG A TREE (PRUNING)
WARNING:Avoid kickback. Kickback
can result in severe injury or death.
See Kickback, page 5, to avoid risk of
kickback.
_ WARNING: Do not operate pole
saw while:
• in a tree
• on a ladder or any other unstable
surface
• in any awkward position
You may lose control of pole saw caus-
ing severe injury.
_, WAR NING: Do not extend arms above
shoulders when using pole saw.
_, CAUTION: Seek professional help if
facing conditions beyond your ability.
Trilnlning a tree is the process of cutting limbs
fl'om a living tree. Make sure your footing is firm.
Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on
both feet. Follow directions below to trim a tree.
1. Make first cut six inches fi'om tree trunk on
underside of limb. Use top of guide bar to make
this cut. Cut 113through diameter of limb (see
Figure 17).
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 113through diameter of
stub.
4. Make fburth cut directly above third cut. Cut
down to meet third cut. This will remove limb
stub.
2nd Cut - Pruning Cut
4th Cut (to avoid pinching)
- Final Stub
' /
l
2" to 4"
1st Cut - Pruning
Undercut (to avoid
splintering)
3rd Cut - Stub Undercut
(to avoid splintering)
Figure 17 - Cutting A Limb
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