Poulan Pro PP3516ACX PP4218AVX Chainsaw Owners Manual

Using a log for support
nd Cut
S  Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are
small size  limbs which can catch  the saw
chainandwhiptowardyouor   pullyouoffbal-
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 under pressure.
Avoid being struck  by the  branch or the
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is
released.
2
1
st Cut
S  Keep a  clear work  area. Frequently  clear
branches out  of the  way to  avoid tripping
over them.
1
st Cut
LIMBING
S  Alwayslimbatreeafter  itis cutdown.  Only
then can limbing be done safely and prop-
erly.
S  Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled
tree to support the tree as you work.
S  Start at the base of the felled tree and work
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.
2
nd Cut
Using a support stand
2
nd Cut
S  Remove larger,  supporting  branches with
the cutting techniques described in BUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
1
st Cut
S  Always usean overcutto cutsmall andfree-
ly hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause
limbs to fall and pinch the saw.
PRUNING
1
st Cut
WARNING:
Limit pruning to  limbs
2
nd Cut
shoulder  height  or  below.     Do  not  cut  if
branches are higher than your shoulder. Get a
professional to do the job.
S  Makeyour firstcut 1/3oftheway   throughthe
bottom of the limb.
S  Next make a 2nd cut all the way through
thelimb. Thencutathirdovercutleavinga
LIMBING AND PRUNING
1
to2inch(2.5to5cm)collarfromthetruck
WARNING:
Be alert for and guard
of the tree.
against kickback.   Do  not allow  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.
Second cut
Third cut
WARNING:  Neverclimbintoatreeto
limb or prune.  Do not stand on ladders, plat-
forms,alog,or  inany positionwhichcancause
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 footing
and balance.
Collar
First cut
Pruning technique
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Model Year2006
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