Pruning and umbing, Umbing (fig. 17), Pruning {fig. 18) – Craftsman 358.351080 User Manual
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OPERATfON
PRUNING AND UMBING
Pruning is removing branches from a standing tree.
Limbing is removing branches from a felfed tree.
UMBING (Fig. 17)
• Start at base of the felled tree and work toward the top.
• Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to
support the tree as you work.
PRUNING {Fig. 18)
Small branches - smaller than width of guide bar.
Large branches - larger than wridth of guide bar.
• Remow small limbs with one cut.
• Remove lar^r, supporting branches with the 1/3 - 2/3
cutting techniques described in the bucking section.
PRUNfNG PROCEDURE
• Cut 1 - Undercut 1/3 of the way through the limb near
the trunk of the tree.
• Cut 2 - Finish with an overcut farther out from the trunk
untii the limb falls. Keep out of the way of the falling littfa.
• Pruning Cut - Cut the limb stump flush at the edge of
the collar.
PRUNING AND LIMBING TIPS
• Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly gripped on the
saw. Maintain secure footing and balance.
• Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear branches out
of
the way to avoid topping over faem.
• Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to sup
port the tree as you work.
• Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the
top.
• Keep the tree between you and the chain. Cut from the
side of frie tree opposite the branch you are cutting.
• Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below.
• Keep out of the way of the falling limb.
OPERATION SAFETY
PRUNING AND UMBING SAFETY
A
WARNING:
NEVER CLIMB INTO A TREE TO LIMB OR
PRUNE UNLESS SPECIRCALLY TRAINED
TO DO SO. DO NOT STAND ON LADDERS,
PLATFORMS, A LOG, OR IN ANY POSITION
WHICH CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE YOUR
BALANCE OR CONTROL OF THE SAW.
BE ALERT FOR AND GUARD AGAINST
KICKBACK. DO NOT ALLOW THE MOVING
CHAIN TO CONTACT ANY OTHER BRANCH
ES OR OBJECTS AT THE NOSE OF THE
GUIDE BAR WHEN LIMBING OR PRUNING.
ALLOWING SUCH CONTACT CAN RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY.
DO NOT CUT IF BRANCHES ARE HIGHER
THAN YOUR SHOULDER. GET A PROFES
SIONAL TO DO THE JOB.THIS MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY.
;
Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme caution when
cutting small giSe lirfibs. Slender material may catch the
saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
Be afert for springback. Watch out for branches that are
bent Of under pressure as you are cutting to avoid being
struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the
wood fibers is released.
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