• Keep the tree between you and the
chain.
• Remove larger branches with the
cutting techniques described in
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
• Always use an overcut to cut small
and freely hanging limbs. Undercut-
ting could cause limbs to fall and
pinch the saw.
PRUNING
_WARNING:
Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoul-
der. Get a professional to do the job.
• Make your first cut 1/3 of the way
through the bottom of the limb. This
cut will make the limb sag so that it
falls easily on the second cut.
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBIUTIES
• Next make the second cut an over-
cut all the way through
the limb.
• Finish the pruning operation by using
an overcut so that the stump of the
limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches from the
trunk of the tree.
eC_d cut
irst cut
1/3 of way
Third cut 1 to 2
_WARNING:
Disconnect
the spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
Fill in dates as you complete
Before After Ever
Every I
Service
regular service
Use
Use
5 hrs 25 hrs._Yearly Dates
Check for damaged/worn
parts
Check for loose fasteners/parts
_'
Check chain tension
P"
Check chain sharpness
Check guide bar
p-
p,,
Check fuel mixture level
y,,
Check guide bar and chain oil
Lubricate bar sprocket hole
P"
_ Inspect and clean unit & decals
I,"
Check chain brake
p,,
Clean guide bar groove
Clean air filter
p,,
p,,
Clean/inspect
muffler and spark
arresting
screen
Replace spark plug and fuel filter
p-
y,,
|ENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence.
To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as instruct-
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
will need to be made periodicaUy to
properly maintain your unit.
• Once a year, replacethe spark plug,
air filter element, and check guide bar
and chainfor wear. A new spark plug
and air filter element assures proper
air-fuel mixtureand helpsyour engine
mn better and last longer.
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