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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Starting and stopping
A. To start the motor:
• Press the safety lock button (G). Squeeze the trigger
switch (J) to start.
• Release the trigger switch (J) to stop.
Note:
To lock out the trigger, you can pull back the
safety lock with your thumb. To unlock the safety lock,
push it forward. When the trimmer is not in use, you
can use the safety lock to prevent activation during
storage or transport.
Adjusting pole saw height
• Rotate the collar (H) counterclockwise to loosen.
• Remove power head pole from extension pole by
pulling up on it.
• Rotate second collar (H) counterclockwise to loosen.
• Remove extension pole from handle pole by pulling up
on it.
• Insert the handle pole into the power head pole.
• Rotate collar (H) clockwise to tighten.
Note:
• Adjust hand placement on the shaft of the pole saw
to keep proper balance.
•
Assemble poles only to the length required to reach
the limb being cut. Do not extend the handle above
waist height.
G
H
J
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.
• Be certain the collars are fully tightened before
operating equipment; check them periodically for
tightness during use to avoid serious injury.
Basic cutting procedure
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.
• Make a second cut from the top side of the limb outboard 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.
