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of time (3 months or longer) be sure the chain is lightly lubricated; this will prevent
rust on the chain and bar sprocket.
WARNING: Do not use the pole saw with any type of accessory or attachment.
Such usage might be hazardous.
ADJUSTING THE ANGLE OF THE CHAINSAW HEAD:
Turn knob on rotating head counter clockwise to loosen power head. Adjust to
desired position, turn knob clockwise to tighten. Failure to secure properly may
result in personal injury and or property damage.
WARNING: Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts an object at
the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches
the chainsaw in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar
can cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain for an instant. The
result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back
toward the operator. If the chainsaw is pinched along the top of the guide bar, the
guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator.
Either of these reactions can cause loss of
saw control which can cause the operator
to be thrown off balance and result in serious
injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety
devices built into the saw. As a pole saw user,
you should take several steps to keep your
cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
The following precautions should be followed to minimize kickback:
Place your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the pole shaft
together with positioning handle against your body will help you maintain control
of the saw if kickback occurs.
2. Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not
let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence or any other obstruction
that could be hit while you are operating the saw.
3. Always cut with the unit running at full speed. Fully squeeze the throttle trigger
and maintain a steady cutting speed.
4. Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE
See Figures 1-2
• Keep the tree between you and the chain while limbing.
Cut from the side of tree opposite to the branch you are
cutting. Do not cut from a ladder: this is extremely
dangerous. Leave this operation for professionals.
KICKBACK
DANGER ZONE
OPERATION (Cont.)