Trimming A Tree (Pruning) - Remington RM1215U Owner's Manual

OPERATING CHAIN SAW
Entire Length Of Log On Ground
Cut log from top (see Figure 12).
Figure 12 - Bucking Log With Entire Length On
Ground
Log Supported On One End
1. Make first cut on underside of log (see Figure
13). Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut
1/3 through diameter of log. This cut will keep
section from splintering when cut.
2. Make second cut directly above first cut. Cut
down to meet first cut. This cut will keep log
from pinching guide bar and chain.
2nd Cut
Figure 13 - Bucking Log When Log Is Supported On
One End
Log Supported On Both Ends
1. Make first cut from above log (see Figure 14).
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 pinching guide bar and chain.
2nd Cut
Figure 14 - Bucking Log When Log Is Supported On
Both Ends
1st Cut
1st Cut
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TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING)

WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback
can result in severe injury or death. See
Kickback to avoid risk of kickback.
WARNING: Do not operate chain
saw while
• in a tree
• on a ladder or any other unstable sur-
face
• in any awkward position
You may lose control of saw causing
severe injury.
WARNING: Do not cut limbs higher
than your shoulders.
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 directions 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 15).
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.
4th Cut - Final Stub Cut
1st Cut - Pruning Undercut
(to avoid splintering)
3rd Cut - Stub Undercut
(to avoid splintering)
Figure 15 - Cutting A Limb
2nd Cut - Pruning Cut
(to avoid pinching)
6"
(15 cm)
2" to 4"
(5 a 10 cm)