Trimminga Tree (Pruning) - Remington M30016AW Owner's Manual

OPERATING CHAIN SAW
Log Supported On One End
I M;&e first cut on underside of log (see Figure
f7 } Use top of guide bar to make thiscut, Cut
1/3through diameter of log This cut will keep
section from splintering when cut
2 Make second cut directly above first cut Cut
down to meet firstcut This cut will keep log
from pinching guide bar and chain
Log Supported On Both Ends
!,. /vI:_e first cut from above tog see Figure 18)
Cut 1/3through diameter oflog Thiscut will
keep section from splintering wizencut.
2 Make secondcut on underside of log, directly
under lirst cut. Use
top
of guide bar to make
tiffscut.,Cut up to meet first cut This wilt keep
log from pinching guide bar artdchain
TRIMMING A TREE (Pruning)
A WARNING: Avoid kickback.,
Kickback can result in severe injury
or death. See Kickback to avoid risk
of kickback°
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Figure 17 - Bucking Leg When Log Is
Supported On One End
k 1 st Cut
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Figure t8 - Bucking Leg When Log is
Supported On Both Ends
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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°
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WARNING: Do not cut limbs higher
than your shoulders,
A 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 tirm
Keep feet apart Divide your'weight e_enly on both
feet Follow directions below to trim :t tree
1 Make first cut six inches t}om tree trunkon
underside of limb Use top of'guide bar to
make this cut. Cut 113through di_uneterel
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 fimb off
3 Make thh'dcut asclose totree mink as possible
on underside o[limb stub Usetopof guide bar
m make this cut Cut 1/3 through diameter of
stub
4
Make fburth cut directly above third cut Cut
down to meet third cut 1his will remove limb
stub
2nd Cut - Pruning
Cut (to avoid
pinching)
4th Cut - Final Stub _\
f ,) I-- ,
/ _ 2" to 4"
/ 15 a t0 cm)
--_ 1st Cul - Pruning
(_ Undercut
(to avoid spiintering)
3rd Cut - Stub Undercut
{1oavoid splintering)
Figure 19 - Cutting A Limb
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