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LIMBI NG
S Always lim batreeafter itis cut down. Only
then can limbing be done safely and pr op-
erly.
S Leave t he larger limbs und erneath 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
br a n ch you are cut t i n g .
S Remove la rger , supporting br anches with
the cutting techniques described in BUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
S Always use an overcut to cut small and free-
ly 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 h igher than your shoulder . Get a
professional to do the job.
S Make your first cut
1/3 of t he way through t he
bottom of the limb.
S Next mak e a 2nd cut all the way through
the lim b . Then cuta thirdovercut leavinga
1to 2inch (2.5 to5 cm)collarfrom thetruck
of the tree.
First cut
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
Pruning technique
SERVICE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug bef ore performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
We recommend all s ervice and adjus tments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized or Master Service Dealer.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described in the ins truction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer per forms work o n the
product, Poulan m ay not pay for repairs
under warranty. It is your responsibility
to maintain andperform gener almainte-
nance.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
Fuel mixture level Before each use....
Bar lubrication Before each use.......
Chain tension Before each use.......
Chain sharpness Before each u se.....
For damaged parts Before each use...
For loose caps Before each use......
For loose fasteners Before each u se...
For loose par ts Before each use......
Inspect and Clean:
Bar Before each use................
Complete saw After each use.......
Air filter Every 5 hours*.............
Chain brake Every 5 hours*.........
Spark arresting screen
and muffler Every 25 hours*..........
Replace spark plug Yearly.
Replace fuel f ilter Yearly...
* Hours of Operation --
Each hour of operation is approximately
2 tanks of fuel.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, the operator must main-
tain unitas instructed in this manual. Various
adjustments willneed to be madeperiodical-
ly to pr ope rly m aintain your unit.
S Once a year, replace the spark plug, air filter ,
and check guide bar and chain for wear. A
new spark plug and air filter assures proper
air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run
better and last longer .
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
