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Operation
6. TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING)
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 6” (15 cm) from tree trunk on underside of limb. Use top of guide bar to
make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of limb (see Fig. K).
(2) Move 2 to 4” (5 to 10 cm) 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.
WARNING! Do not operate Pole Saw while
• in a tree
• on a ladder or any other unstable surface
• in any awkward position.
You may lose control of pole saw causing severe injury.
WARNING! Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury
or death. See Kickback, to avoid risk of kickback.
K
2" to 4"
(5 to 10 cm)
6"
(15 cm)
W
Y
Z
X
Y
1/3
