Craftsman C944.418451 Instruction Manual page 13

LIMBING
• Limb a tree only a fter i tiscut d own.
• Leave t he larger limbs u nderneath
the felled t ree tosupport the tree as
you work.
• Start atthe base o fthe felled t ree
and work t oward the top, c utting
branches and limbs. Remove small
limbs w ith one cut.
• Keep t he tree between you and the
chain.
• Remove larger, supporting branches
with the cutting techniques described
inBUCKING WITHOUT ASUPPORT.
• Always use anovercut tocut s mall
and freely h anging limbs. Undercut-
ting could c ause l imbs t ofall a nd
pinch t he saw.
PRUNING
_llWARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoul-
der. Get a professional to do the job.
• Make your first cut 1/3 of the way
through the bottom of the limb. This
cut will make the limb sag so that it
falls easily on the second cut.
• Next make a second cut all the way
through the limb.
• Finish the pruning operation by using
an overcut so that the stump of the
limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches from the
trunk of the tree.
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eco_d cut
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/_, 3rd cut 1 to 2 in.
f from trunk of tree
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
_WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance.
Fill in dates as you complete
regular service
Check for damaged/worn parts
Check for loose fasteners/parts
Check chain tension
Check chain sharpness
Check guide bar
Check bar and chain oil level
Lubricate bar sprocket hole
Inspect and clean unit & labels
Clean guide bar groove
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as instruct-
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
Before After Every Service
Use Use 15 rain. Dates
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will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit. Improper
maintenance may cause damage to
the unit and possible injury to the oper-
ator or bystanders.
• Once a year, check guide bar and
chain for wear.
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