To use the limbing technique

Note: For thick branches, use the cutting technique. Refer to To use the cutting technique.
WARNING: There is a high accident risk when you use the limbing technique. Refer to Kickback information for instructions how to prevent kickback.
WARNING: Cut limbs one by one. Be careful when you remove small limbs and do not cut bushes or many small limbs at the same time. Small limbs can get caught in the saw chain and prevent safe operation of the product.
Note: If it is necessary, cut the limbs piece by piece. Cut the smaller branches (A) and (B) before you cut the limb near the trunk (C).
  1. Remove the limbs on the right side of the trunk.
    1. Keep the guide bar on the right side of the trunk and keep the body of the product against the trunk.
    2. Select the applicable cutting technique for the tension in the branch.
      WARNING: If you are not sure about how to cut the branch, speak to a professional chainsaw operator before you continue.
  2. Remove the limbs on the top of the trunk.
    1. Keep the product on the trunk and let the guide bar move along the trunk.
    2. Cut on the push stroke.
  3. Remove the limbs on the left side of the trunk.
    1. Select the applicable cutting technique for the tension in the branch.
      WARNING: If you are not sure about how to cut the branch, speak to a professional chainsaw operator before you continue.

Refer to To cut trees and branches that are in tension for instructions on how to cut branches that are in tension.

Parent topic: Operation