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OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW
LIMBING
(See Figure 22)
Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree.
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footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet.
Leave the larger support limbs under the tree to keep the tree off the ground while cutting.
Limbs should be cut one at a time. Remove the cut limbs from the work area often to help
keep the work area clean and safe.
Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw.
Keep the tree between you and the chain saw while limbing. Cut from the side of the tree
opposite the branch you are cutting.
PRUNING
(See Figure 23)
Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree.
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footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet.
Do not cut from a ladder, this is extremely dangerous. Leave this operation for professionals.
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until you have cut off the limb further out to reduce the weight. This prevents stripping the bark
from the main member.
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Your second cut should overbuck to drop the branch off.
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grow back to seal the wound.
W A R N I N G
If the limbs to be pruned are above chest height, hire a professional to perform the pruning.
Fig. 23
Fig. 22
Second
Cut
LOAD
CUT LIMBS ONE AT A TIME AND
LEAVE SUPPORT LIMBS
UNDER TREE UNTIL LOG IS CUT
First Cut
1/3 Diameter
Finishing
Cut
