Homelite UT13136 - Manual (Page 14)

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OPERATING CHAIN SAW
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WARNING: Do not operate chain
saw while
• in a tree
• on a ladder or any other unstable sur-
face
• in any awkward position
You may lose control of saw causing
severe injury.
WARNING: Do not cut limbs higher
than your shoulders.
CAUTION: Seek professional help if
facing conditions beyond your ability.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs from
a living tree. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep
feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
Follow directions below to trim a tree.
Figure 19 - Cutting A Limb
" to 4"
(5 a 10 cm)
nd Cut - Pruning Cut
(to avoid pinching)
1st Cut - Pruning Undercut
(to avoid splintering)
3rd Cut - Stub Undercut
(to avoid splintering)
6"
(15 cm)
4th Cut - Final Stub Cut
1. Make first cut six inches from tree trunk on
underside of limb. Use top of guide bar to make
this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of limb (see
Figure 19).
2. Move two to four inches 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.