Pruning (Cutting Limbs From Standing Tree) - Sears CRAFTSMAN 358.350870 Owner's Manual

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This witl keep the log from pinching the bar and chain.
Be careful when undercutting that the chain does not cut
into the ground. Make sure that you have good footing so
you can get out of the way should the log begin to roll
when finishing the cut. When possible stand on the uphitl
side of the log so the iog_will roll away from you when
finishing the cut.
Whenever possible; the iog should be placed off the ground
and supported by other logs, limbs, etc. See Figure 33. This
will help keep the chain out of the dirt. When the chain is
allowed to touch the ground, it will dull rapidly, requiring
excess filing to keep chain sharp and excess wear to bar.
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(CUTTING LIMBS FROM STANDING TREE)
Small limbs can be cut in onecut. Larger limbs should be
under cut first and then finish-cut from above. After the
limb hasbeen removed, another finishing cut may be made
closer to the tree, if desired; for appearance. If you must
cut higher limbs either by climbing the tree, or standing
on a ladder, it is advisable to tie a length of rope from the
tree to the saw handle so the saw cannot fall very far if
you should drop it. Extreme care should be used in this
type of cutting'operation.
Fig. 32
Fig. 33
Fig. 34
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