Titan TTB426GDO, Operating Manual

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POLE PRUNER 750W TTB426GDO
5. STARTING AND STOPPING
7. HANDLING
6. KICKBACK
1). STARTING
The pole pruner is fitted with a lock-off button feature. To
start the pruner, simply depress the lock-off button (4) then
fully press and hold the switch trigger (3). The lock-off button
can now be released.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to maintain pressure on the lock-
off button once the switch trigger is squeezed and the motor
is running. The lock-off button is a safety device to avoid
accidental start-up of the device.
2). STOPPING
The pruner will automatically stop once the switch trigger is
released. The lock-off button will have to be depressed and
the switch trigger squeezed to restart the pruner motor. (See
Fig.11)
1). Always hold the pruner firmly with both hands using
the soft grip. Fully grip both handles at all times during
operation. Never operate this pruner using only one hand.
Always hold the pruner at an angle of max. 60° from the
horizontal level. Otherwise safe operation is not possible.
(See Fig.12a)
Kickback is the sudden backward/upward motion of the
pruner, occurring when the chain (at the tip of the guide bar)
comes in contact with a log or wood, or when the saw chain
becomes jammed.
When kickback occurs the pruner reacts unpredictably and
can cause severe injuries to the operator or bystanders.
Particular attention must be given when sawing sideward,
slanted or during lengthwise cuts, as the spiked bumper
usually cannot be applied.
To avoid kickback:
- Saw with guide bar at a flat angle
- Never work with a loose, overstretched or worn out chain
- Ensure chain is sharpened correctly
- Never saw above shoulder height
- Never work with the tip of the guide bar
- Always hold the chain saw firmly with both hands
- Always use a low kickback chain
- Apply the metal gripping teeth for leverage
- Ensure correct chain tension
Fig. 11
Fig. 12a