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! do not cut a log with a diameter greater than
(15 cm)
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Bucking j
Bucking is cutting a log into lengths.
! make sure your footing is firm and your weight is
evenly distributed on both feet
! make sure that no objects can contact the guide
bar nose and chain during cutting
- make sure that the log is supported along its
entire length before you make a cut from the top
(overbucking)
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- begin on the top side of the log with the bottom of the
saw against the log, exert light pressure downward
- note that the saw will tend to pull away from you
- engage the pruning saw bucking spikes against the log
whenever possible
- when bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill
side of the log
- release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut
without relaxing the grip on the pruning saw handle
- do not allow the chain to contact the ground
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Limbing l
Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree.
- when limbing, leave larger limbs to support the log off
the ground
- use the pruning saw to remove the small limbs in one
cut as illustrated
! be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the
log or other limbs with the tip of the guide bar to
avoid kickback
! the saw is not suitable for bottom-up cutting as its
kickback guard must not be lifted during operation
! never use it to cut the support branches under
tension
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Pruning z
Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree.
- position the saw at an angle of 60° or less, depending
on the specific situation
- remove long branches first
- cut lower branches first to allow the top branches more
room to fall
- work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with a firm
grip. Maintain secure footing and balance
- keep the tree between you and the chain while pruning.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you
are cutting
! do not cut from a ladder. Leave such operations
for professionals.
! do not make a flush cut next to the main limb or
trunk until you have cut off much of limb to reduce
the weight.
! do not use the pruning saw for felling
! do not operate within 15m of overhead electrical
lines
! keep bystanders at least 15m away
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
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This machine is not intended for professional use
! before performing any maintenance,
transportation or storage, stop the motor and
remove battery from machine
! always wear gloves when handling the bar and
chain
! never touch or adjust the chain while the motor is
running
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Always keep machine clean
- after each use, clean debris from the chain and guide
bar with a soft brush. Wipe the pruning saw surface with
a clean cloth moistened with a mild soap solution.
- remove the side cover, and then use a soft brush to
remove debris from the guide bar, saw chain, sprocket
and side cover.
- always clean out wood chips, saw dust, and dirt from
the guide bar groove when replacing the saw chain.
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Regularly check for obvious defects such as loose,
dislodged or damaged chain and chain bar, loose fixings,
and worn or damaged components
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Carry out necessary maintenance and repairs before
using the pruning saw
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Never sharpen the saw chain yourself. Have the saw
chain professionally resharpened at a SKIL service
station.
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If the machine should fail despite the care taken in
manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should
be carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL
machines
- send the machine undismantled together with proof of
purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL service
station (addresses as well as the service diagram of the
machine are listed on www.skil.com)
! before returning, the oil reservoir must be
completely emptied
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Be aware that damage due to overload or improper
handling of the machine will be excluded from the
warranty (for the SKIL warranty conditions see
www.skil.com or ask your dealer)
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Transportation
- clean the product
- attach the chain sheath on the guide bar and chain
- always carry the product by its handle
- protect the product from any heavy impact or strong
vibrations which may occur during transportation in
vehicles
- secure the product to prevent it from slipping or falling
over
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Storage x
- clean the product and attach the chain sheath on the
guide bar and chain
- if the pruning saw is to be stored for a longer period of
time, clean chain and chain bar
- clean the product and empty the oil tank
- hang the loop of the hook R on the base of the easy
storage rail Q and securely mount the rail Q on the wall
with 2 screws (not supplied) and horizontally levelled
- store the product and its accessories in a dark, dry,
frost-free, well-ventilated place
- always store the product in a place that is inaccessible
to children. The ideal storage is below room
temperature.
- keep away from corrosive agents such as garden
chemicals and de-icing salts
TROUBLESHOOTING
The following listing shows problem symptoms, possible
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