FXA FXAJD5506, Instruction Manual

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Continue to hold the pole saw/trimmer by the
insulated rear handle or lay it down and away from
you in a safe manner. Disconnect the electrical service
to the damaged line or cord before attempting to free
the bar and chain from the line or cord. Contact with
the bar, chain, other conductive parts of the pole saw,
or live electric cords or lines will result in death by
electrocution or serious injury.
Warning! Do not allow familiarity with this product to
make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
POLE SAW APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed
below:
Limbing and Pruning
POLE HEDGE TRIMMER APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed
below:
Cutting and trimming hedges, branches, bushes and
shrubs around your house or allotment.
POLE SAW OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING
Hold the pole saw as shown in Fig.11 and ensure that
you are well away from anything that may contact the
blade.
Press and hold the On/Off trigger lock-out button,
Fig.12.
Depress the On/Off trigger, Fig.13.
To stop the motor, release the trigger to stop the pole
saw. Upon release of the trigger, the On/Off trigger
lock-out button will automatically reset to the locked
position.
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING
Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and
protection. Maintain a proper grip on the unit
whenever the motor is running. Use your right hand to
firmly grip the rear handle while your left hand has a
firm grip on the pole shaft.
Hold unit firmly with both hands. Always keep your left
hand on the pole shaft and your right hand on the rear
handle, so your body is to the left of the chain line.
Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip, or any
stance that places your body or arm across the chain
line.
Never stand directly under the limb you are cutting.
BASIC CUTTING GUIDE
Follow the steps below to prevent damage to tree or
shrub bark. Do not use a back-and-forth sawing
motion.
Make a shallow first cut (1/4 of limb diameter) on the
underside of the limb close to the main limb or trunk,
Fig.15 (A).
Make a second cut, Fig.15 (B), from the top side of
the limb outwards from the first cut. Continue the cut
through the limb until the limb separates from the tree.
Be prepared to balance the weight of the tool when
the limb falls.
Make a final cut close to trunk. Fig.15 (C).
NOTE: For second and final cuts (from top of limb or
branch), hold front cutting guide against the limb
being cut. This will help steady the limb and make it
easier to cut. Allow chain to cut for you; exert only
light downward pressure. If you force the cut, damage
to the bar, chain, or motor can result.
Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed.
Failure to follow proper cutting procedures will result
in the bar and chain binding and becoming pinched or
trapped in the limb. If this should happen:
Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
If the limb can be reached from the ground, lift the
limb while holding the saw. This should release the
“pinch” and free the saw.
If the saw is still trapped, call a professional for
assistance.
LIMBING AND PRUNING
This unit is designed for trimming small branches and
limbs up to 100mm in diameter. For best results,
observe the following precautions.
Plan the cut carefully. Be aware of the direction in
which the branch will fall. Never stand directly under
the limb you are cutting. Always position yourself out
of the path of falling debris.
The most typical cutting application is to position the
unit at an angle of 60° or less, Fig.16, depending on
the specific situation. As the angle of the pole saw
shaft to ground increases, the difficulty of making the
first cut (from the underside of limb) increases.
Remove long branches in several stages.
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
limbing. Cut from side of tree opposite branch you are
cutting.
Never stand on a ladder or other unstable support
while using the Pole Saw. Always avoid any position
which can cause you to loose your balance and cause
severe injury.