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Avoid jamming
Always cut into the compression wood first until the cut
starts to close. Always make the compression cut beneath if
the log or limb is suspended from one end, and on top if it is
supported at both ends. Cut from the other side towards the
compression cut. Make a habit of using a wedge to prevent
the compression cut jamming tight on the chainsaw blade.
General suggestions for cutting
WARNING:
Do not touch protruding branches with the bar
tip to prevent kickback.
Note.
This pruning saw is not suitable for felling trees or
de-limbing large branches.
The following information is provided as a guide and for
your general chain saw knowledge.
1. Push the bucking spike in the bark at point A.
2. Using point A as a pivot point lift the rear of the chainsaw
so the chain enters the wood to be cut.
3. Pivot and repeat the operation until the timber has been
cut completely.
4. Use the central part of the bar and never the tip for
cutting purposes.
We suggest to cut utilizing the bottom of the bar, this
way of operating diminishes the probability of injuring. Be
careful when cutting with the top of the bar.
Trimming a tree (pruning)
WARNING:
Avoid kickback, kickback can result in severe
injury or death.
WARNING:
do not operate chain saw while
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In a tree.
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On a ladder or any other unstable surface.
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In any awkward position
You may lose control of saw causing severe injury.
WARNING:
do not cut limbs higher than your shoulders.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs from a living
tree, makes 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 15 centimetres from tree trunk on
underside of limb, use top of guide bar to make this cut.
Cut 1/3 through diameter of limb.
2. Move five to ten centimetres 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 1/3 through diameter of stub.
4. Make fourth cut directly above third cut. Cut down to
meet third cut, this will remove limb stub.
CAUTION:
Seek professional help if facing conditions
beyond your ability.
How to cut the ramification
Ramification is removing branches from a fallen tree. Make
sure your footing is firm keep feet apart., divide your weight
evenly on both feet, do not remove larger limbs under tree
that support log off ground, remove each limb with one cut .
Clear cut limbs from work area often, this will help maintain
a safe work area.
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