General Cutting Instructions - Yard Machines MTD PS Operator's Manual

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TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING)
WARNING:
page 6, to avoid risk of kickback.
Do not operate pole saw while in a tree, on a
ladder or any other unstable work surface, or in
any awkward position. You may lose control of
pole saw causing severe injury.
Do not extend arms above shoulders when
using pole saw.
Seek professional help if facing conditions
beyond your ability.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs from a living
tree. Make sure footing is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your
weight evenly on both feet.
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 Fig. 16)
2. Move two to four inches farther out on limb. Make sec-
ond cut from above 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.
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Fig.16

GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS

Avoid kickback. Kickback
can result in severe injury
or death. See Kickback,
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FELLING
Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up
to 6-7" (15-18cm) in diameter are usually cut in a single
cut. Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts determine
the direction the tree will fall.
FELLING A TREE:
WARNING:
cleared as necessary before cuts are started.
The retreat path should extend back and diago-
nally to the rear of the expected line of fall, as
illustrated in Figure 17.
NOTE: Direction of fall (B) is controlled by the notching cut.
Before any cuts are made, consider the location of larger
branches and natural lean of the tree to determine the way
the tree will fall.
CAUTION:
keep on the uphill side of the terrain, as the tree
is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.
B
WARNING:
winds or if there is a danger to property. Consult
a tree professional.
Do not cut down a tree if there is a danger of
striking utility wires; notify the utility company
before making any cuts.
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A retreat path
should be planned and
If felling a tree on slop-
ing ground, the chain
saw operator should
A
Fig.17
Do not cut down a tree
during high or changing
(A)