Rockwell RG8356.9, Manual

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injury.
WARNING: Do not extend arms above
shoulders when using Pole Saw.
CAUTION: Seek professional help if facing conditions
beyond your ability.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs from
a living tree. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet
apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
Follow directions below to trim a tree.
1. Make first cut six inches from tree trunk on
underside of limb. Use top of guide bar to make this
cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of limb (See Figure H6).
2. Move two to four inches farther out on limb. Make
second cut from above limb. Continue cut until you cut
limb off.
3. Make third cut as close to tree trunk as possible on
underside of limb stub. Use top of guide bar to make
this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of stub.
4. Make fourth cut directly above third cut. Cut down
to meet third cut. This will remove limb stub.
Kickback Safety Devices On This Saw
This saw has a low-kickback chain and reduced
kickback Guide Bar. Both items reduce the chance of
kickback. However, kickback can still occur with this
saw.
The following steps will reduce the risk of kickback.
Use both hands to grip saw while saw is running. Use
firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around saw
handles.
• Keep all safety items in place on saw. Make sure
they work properly.
• Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
• Keep solid footing and balance at all times.
• Stand slightly to left side of saw. This keeps your
body from being in direct line with chain.
• Do not let Guide Bar nose touch anything when
chain is moving.
• Never try cutting through two logs at same time.
Only cut one log at a time.
• Do not bury the Guide Bar nose or try plunge cut
(boring into wood using Guide Bar nose).
• Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that may
pinch chain.
• Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut.
• Use only the low-kickback chain and Guide Bar that
were supplied with this chain saw.
• Never use a dull or loose chain. Keep chain sharp
with proper tension.
How to use Saw Safely
1. Use the chain saw only with secure footing.
2. Hold the chain saw at the right-hand side of your
body (See Fig. I).
3. The Chain must be running at full speed before it
makes contact with the wood.
4. Do not operate the chain saw with arms fully
extended, attempt to saw areas which are difficult to
reach, or stand on a ladder while sawing (see Fig. J).
Never use the chain saw above shoulder height
Cutting wood under tension (See fig. K)
WARNING: When cutting a limb that is under
tension, use extreme caution. Be alert
for wood springing back. When wood tension is
released, limb could spring back and strike operator
causing severe injury or death.
When sawing logs supported on both ends, start the
cut from above(Y) about 1/3 of the diameter into the
log (overbuck) and then finish the cut (Z) from below,
in order to avoid contact of the chain saw with the
ground. When sawing logs supported on only one end,
start the cut from below (Y) about 1/3 of the diameter
into the log (underbuck) and finish the cut from above
(Z) in order to avoid log splitting or jamming of the
chain saw.
SAW MAINTENANCE
Follow maintenance instructions in this manual. Proper
cleaning of saw and chain and Guide Bar maintenance
can reduce chances of kickback. Inspect and maintain
saw after each use. This will increase the service life
of your saw.
Note: Even with proper sharpening, risk of kickback
can increase with each sharpening.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF
CHAIN SAW
1. Remove the battery pack
• When not in use
• Before moving from one place to another
• Before servicing
• Before changing accessories or attachments, such
as saw chain and guard
2. Inspect chain saw before and after each use.
Check saw closely if guard or other part has been
damaged. Check for any damage that may affect
operator safety or operation of saw. Check for