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OPERATING

CHAIN SAW

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TRIMMING A TREE (Pruning)

WARNING

Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injui'y or death. See.

Kickback, page 3 to avoid risk of kickback.

WARNING

Do not operate chain saw while

° in a tree

• on a ladder or any other unstable surface

• in any awkward position

You may lose control of saw causing severe injury.

WARNING

Do not cut limbs higher than your shoulders.

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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.

I. 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 11).

2. Move two to four inches farther out on limb. Make second cut from above limb.

Continue cut unti! 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 I/3 through diameter of stub.

4. Make fourth cut directly above third cut. Cut down to meet third cut. This will

remove limb stub.

2nd Cut - Pruning Cut

. L_jJI / 4th Cut- Final (to avoid pinching)

_ ------2" to 4 )

1st Cut - Pruning Undercut

(to avoid splintering)

3rd Cut - Stub Undercut

(to avoid splintering)

Figure 11 - Cutting A Limb

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Remington 100089-06 Owner's Manual Page 19