Using a support stand
2
nd Cut
PRUNING
WARNING:
Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher thanyour shoulder.Get
a professional to do the job.
S
Make your first cut 1/3 of the way
through the 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 collar
from the truck of the tree.
1
st Cut
S
1
st Cut
2
nd Cut
Second cut
Third cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
Collar
WARNING:
Be alert for and guard
First cut
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob-
jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb-
ingorpruning. Allowing suchcontactcanre-
sult in serious injury.
Pruning technique
SERVICE
WARNING: Never climb into a tree
to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms,a log, or in any position which can
cause you to lose your balance or control of
the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-
ing and balance.
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
We recommend all service andadjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized or Master Service Dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are
small size limbs which can catch the saw
chainandwhiptowardyouor pullyouoffbal-
Fuel mixture 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:
ance.
Use extreme caution when cutting
small size limbs or slender material.
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or underpressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw whenthe tension in the woodfibers is
released.
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use
Complete saw . . . . . . . After each use
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Chain brake . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Spark arresting screen
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
S Alwayslimbatreeafteritis cutdown. Only
then can limbing be donesafely and prop-
erly.
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled treeto supportthe treeas you work.
S Startatthebaseofthefelledtreeandwork
toward the top, cutting branches and
limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.
S Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
S Remove larger, supporting branches with
thecuttingtechniquesdescribedinBUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
S Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.
and muffler . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours*
Replace spark plug . Yearly
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly
* Hours of Operation
AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after 15
tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which-
ever comes first. Clean more frequently in
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| Model Year | 2003 |
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