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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
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Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-
ing and balance.
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Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme
caution when cutting small size limbs.
Slender material may catch the saw chain
and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
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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.
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Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
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Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only
then can limbing be done safely and prop-
erly.
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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.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
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Remove larger, supporting branches with
the cutting techniques described in BUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
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Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting 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 shoulder. Get
a professional to do the job.
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Make your fist cut
1/3
of the way
through the bottom of the limb.
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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.
First cut
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
Pruning technique
SERVICE
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized or Master Service Dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Lubricate bar
sprocket hole
After each use
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Check:
Fuel mixture level
Before each use
. . . .
Bar lubrication
Before each use
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Chain tension
Before each use
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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:
Bar
Before each use
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Complete saw
After each use
. . . . . . .
Air filter
Every 5 hours*
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Chain brake
Every 5 hours*
. . . . . . . .
Spark arrestor screen
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 every
5 hours of operation.
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Clean the cover and the area around it to
keep dirt and sawdust from falling into the
carburetor chamber when the cover is re-
moved.
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Remove the parts as illustrated below.
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Wash the filter in soap and water.
Air Filter
Cylinder
Cover
Screws
Cylinder
Cover
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter
caps. Carburetor adjustment is a compli-
cated task. We recommend that you take
your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-
yond the limiter stops.
