Homelite EL14 - Manual (Page 11)

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OWNER’S MANUAL
1st Cut
Figure 17 - Bucking Log When Log Is
Supported On Both Ends
2nd Cut
TRIMMING A TREE (Pruning)
Figure 11 - Cutting A Limb
WARNING: Avoid kickback.
Kickback can result in severe
injury or death. See
Kickback,
page 2 to avoid risk of kickback.
WARNING: Do not operate
chain saw while
• in a tree
• on a ladder or any other
unstable surface
• 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 direc-
tions 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 11).
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.
2" to 4"
6"
1st Cut -
Pruning Undercut
(to avoid splintering)
3rd Cut - Stub Undercut
(to avoid splintering)
2nd Cut -
Pruning Cut
(to avoid pinching)
4th Cut -
Final Stub
Cut
Log Supported On Both Ends
1. Make first cut from above log (see Figure
17). 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.