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Bring the tip guide/lower guide into contact with the branch to be cut before switching on.
Cutting without bringing the tip guide/lower guide into contact with the branch may cause the
guide bar to wobble, resulting in injury to operator.
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Saw the wood to be cut by just moving it down.
5.2 PRUNING TREES
WARNING!
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Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the motor is operating.
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Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands when the motor is running.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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Bring the lower guide into contact with the branch to be cut before switching on.Cutting without
bringing the lower guide into contact with the branch may cause the guide bar towobble,
resulting in injury to operator.
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When cutting thick branches, first make a shallow undercut and then make the finish cut from
the top.
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If you try to cut off thick branches from the bottom, the branch may close in and pinch the saw
chain in the cut.
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If you try to cut off thick branches from the top without a shallow undercut, the branch may
splinter.
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