Figure 4. Flush Cutting A Limb That Might Split Or Tear; Figure 5. Flush Cut - Stanley CR27 User Manual

MAKING CUTS
WARNING
The following are general wood cutting procedures
and techniques. Differences in the terrain,
vegetation, and type of wood will make this
information more or less valid for particular areas.
For advice on specific wood cutting problems or
techniques for your area, consult your local Stanley
representative or your county agent. They can often
provide information that will make your work safer
and more productive.
1. Move the hydraulic circuit control valve to the ON
position to pressurize the circuit.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the saw handle. While main-
taining firm footing and balance, position the saw
blade near the material to be cut.
3. Squeeze the ON/OFF valve handle trigger and allow
the saw blade to reach FULL speed.
IMPORTANT
The saw blade must reach FULL speed before
attempting a cut.

Figure 4. Flush Cutting a Limb That Might Split or Tear.

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OPERATION
LATERAL BRANCH
BRANCH TO BE CUT
PLACING BLADE
TOWARDS LATERAL
BRANCH WILL LEAVE
EDGE FLUSH WITH
LATERAL BRANCH
NO STUB LEFT
4. In sawing limbs which have a tendency to split or
tear when making a single saw flush cut, Figure 4, it
is advisable to make more than one cut. The first cut
is made a few inches from the point of the flush cut
removing the weight of the limb being trimmed out
and leaving a short stub. The stub is then flushed off
as shown in Figure 5. Whenever practical, the cut
shall be treated with tree paint if it is larger than 1
inch in diameter. This technique will avoid breaking
the lateral which you are trying to save or splitting
the remaining limb down the center as the flush cut
is made.
FINAL CUT
THE FIRST CUT IS TO TAKE WEIGHT
OFF BEFORE THE FINAL CUT TO
PREVENT THE LIMB FROM SPLITTING
DOWN THE CENTER.

Figure 5. Flush Cut

WARNING
Do not cut material that is directly overhead. When it
falls it may cause operator injury.
5. Watch the saw reaction to making a cut. Control the
movement of the saw.
6. Release the ON/OFF trigger to stop saw blade rota-
tion.
7. Reposition the saw to make the next cut and con-
tinue operating the saw as stated above.
WARNING
After releasing the ON/OFF trigger, saw operators
must be certain that the saw has come to a complete
stop after a few seconds or more. The saw blade
must come to a complete stop before placing the saw
into the truck's bucket, storing the saw or contacting
the blade in any way. Failure to observe this warning
may result in severe personal injury.