Trimming A Tree - Homelite EL12 Owner's Manual

OPERATING CHAIN
SAW
Continued
Log Supported On Both Ends
1. Make first cut from above log (see Fig-
ure 15). Cut 1/3 through diameter of
log. This cut will keep section from
splintering when cut.
2. Make second cut on underside of log,
directly under first cut. Use top of guide
bar to make this cut. Cut up to meet
first cut. This will keep log from pinch-
ing guide bar and chain.
2nd Cut
Figure 15 - Bucking Log When Log Is
Supported On Both Ends
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TRIMMING A TREE

(PRUNING)
WARNING: Avoid kickback.
Kickback can result in severe in-
jury 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 un-
stable surface
• in any awkward position
You may lose control of saw caus-
ing severe injury.
1st Cut
WARNING: Do not cut limbs
higher than your shoulders.
OWNER'S MANUAL
4th Cut - Final
Stub Cut
3rd Cut - Stub
Undercut
(to avoid splintering)
Figure 16 - Cutting A Limb
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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 direc-
tions below to trim a tree.
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 16).
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.
2nd Cut - Pruning Cut
(to avoid pinching)
6"
2" to 4"
1st Cut - Pruning Undercut
(to avoid splintering)