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Be alert for springback from any
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.
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Frequently clear branches out of the
way to avoid tripping over them.
LIMBING
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Limb a tree only after it is cut down.
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Leave the larger limbs underneath
the felled tree to support the tree as
you work.
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Start at the base of the felled tree
and work toward the top, cutting
branches and limbs. Remove small
limbs with one cut.
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Keep the tree between you and the
chain.
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Remove larger, supporting branches
with the cutting techniques described
in
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
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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.
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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.
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Next make a second cut all the way
through the limb.
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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.
First cut
1/3 of way
Second cut
3rd cut 1 to 2 in.
from trunk of tree
MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Fill in dates as you complete
regular service
Check for damaged/worn parts
Check for loose fasteners/parts
Check chain tension
Check chain sharpness
Check guide bar
Inspect and clean unit & labels
Before
Use
After
Use
Every
15 min.
Service
Dates
n
n
n
n
n
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Check bar and chain oil level
Clean guide bar groove
n
n
n
WARNING:
Disconnect power source before performing maintenance.
GENERAL 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 periodically to
properly maintain your unit. Improper
maintenance may cause damage to
the unit and possible injury to the oper-
ator or bystanders.
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Once a year, check guide bar and
chain for wear.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Centre for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount
of oil to appear under the saw after
motor stops. Do not confuse this with a
leaking oil tank.
