PREPERATION FOR CUTTING
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Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
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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.
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Hold the 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.
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Never use a left-handed grip or any stance that places your body or arm across
chain.
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Never stand directly under the branch/limb you are cutting.
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Ensure the collars are fully tightened before operating. This will avoid serious
injury.
BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE
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Do not use a back-and-forth sawing motion when cutting.
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Make a shallow first cut (1/4 of limb diameter) on the underside of the limb close
to the main limb or trunk.
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Make a second cut from the top side of the limb outboard from the first cut.
Continue the cut through 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 the
trunk.
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Let the tool do the work for you. Only apply gentle pressure or you may damage
tool.
LIMBING AND PRUNING
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This unit is designed for trimming small branches and limbs up to 15cm in
diameter.
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Plan the cut carefully and be aware of the direction of which the branch will fall.
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Cut lower branches first to give the top branches more room to fall.
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Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with a firm grip. Maintain secure
footing and balance. Do not cut from a ladder. Do not make the flush cut next to
the main limb or trunk until you have cut off the limb further out to reduce the
weight. Following the proper cutting procedures will prevent stripping back the
bark for the main member.
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Do not use the pole chain saw for felling or bucking. To prevent electrocution, do
not operate within 15m of overhead electrical lines. Keep bystanders at least 15m
away.
CUTTING TIPS
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If blades become jammed, stop the motor and unplug before attempting to unjam.
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If desired, you can use a string to help cut your hedge level. Decide how high you
want the hedge, stretch string along the hedge at the desired height and trim the
hedge just above the guideline of the string.
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