Limbing And Pruning; Maintenance - Poulan Pro PP4620AVX Instruction Manual

_1 st Cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
_IbWARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob-
jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb-
ing or pruning. Allowing such contact can re-
sult in serious injury
_L WARNING: Never climb into a tree
to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms, a bog,or in any position which can
cause you to lose your baIance or control of
the saw
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Work s_owly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw Maintain secure foot-
ing and baIance
• Watch out for spbngpoles Use extreme
caution when cutting smaII size limbs.
Slender material may catch the saw chain
and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
• Be aIert for spbngback. 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 clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them
LtMBING
• AIwayslimbatreeafteritiscutdown Only
then can limbing be done safely and prop-
edy.
• Leave the larger limbs underneath the
relied tree to support the tree as you work.
• Start at the base of the felled tree and work
toward the top, cutting branches and
Iimbs. Remove small limbs with one cut
• Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
• Remove larger, supporting branches with
the cutting techniques described in BUC K-
iNG WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
• Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause _imbs to fali and pinch the saw.
PRUNING
WARNING:
Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or beIow Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder Get
a professional to do the job.
• Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way through
the bottom of the _imb.
• Next make a 2nd cut al} the way through
the limb, Then cut a third overcut leaving
a I to 2 inch collar from the truck of the tree
I Second cut /.,_
Thirdcxit_/_,rJ,-
Collar _ _=_'-_ First cut
Z Pruning technique
_ItWARNING: 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 service dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
Fuel mixture level Before each use
Bar lubrication ..... Before each use
Chain tension ..... Before each use
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
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 Yeady
Replace fuel filter . Yearly
* Hours of Operation
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