Poulan 1975 - Manual (Page 13)

Using a log for support
Using a support stand
2T3 Cut
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1st Cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
^WARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or objects
at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or
pruning, Aliowng such contact can result in
serious injury.
^WARNING: Never climb into a tree to
limb
Of
prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat­
forms, a !og, or in any position which can cause
you to lose your balance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Wort; slowly, keeping both hands firmiy
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure footing
and balance.
• Watch out for springpoies. Springpoies are
small size iimbs which can catch fire saw
chain and whip toward you or pull you ofi bal­
ance. Use extreme caution when cutting
smal size limbs or siender material,
• 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.
• Keep a dear work area. Frequently dear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
• Alwaysiimbatreeafteritisoutdown. Only
then can limbing be done safely and prop­
erly.
• Leave the larger limbs underneafri the felled
tree to support the free as you work.
• Start at the base of the felled tree and work
toward the top, oufiing branches and iimbs.
Remove small limbs with one cut.
• Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of frie tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
• Remove larger, supporting branches with
the cutting techniques described in SUCK­
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
• Always use an overcut to out small and free­
ly hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause
limbs to fell 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.
• Make your first cut 1
1Z
of the way fiircugh file
bottom of the limb.
• Next make a 2nd cut ail the way through
the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a
1 to 2 inch (2.5 to 5 cm) collar from thetruck
of the tree.
First cut
^ 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.
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