12
Pruning With the Pole Saw
Warning: When pruning trees:
•
Guard Against Kickback which can result in
severe injury or death
. See “KICKBACK”,
page 3 to avoid the risk of kickback.
•
Do not overreach. Make sure your footing is
firm.
Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly
on both feet.
•
Use both hands to grip Pole Saw as shown
in figure 22
. Use a firm grip. Thumbs and
fingers must wrap around Pole Saw handle and
pole. Keep fingers away from
sawdust exhaust chute shown in
figure 22a.
•
Never operate while in a tree, in
any awkward position or on a
ladder or other unstable surface.
You may lose control of Pole Saw
causing severe injury.
Follow directions below to trim a tee.
1. Make sure Pole Saw is running at full speed before making a cut.
When starting a cut, place moving chain against limb. Hold Pole
Saw firmly in place to avoid
possible bouncing or skating
(sideways movement) of Pole
Saw.
2. Guide Pole Saw using light
pressure. 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. Then make the finish cut
from the top as shown in
figure
23.
22
22a
23
Pole Saw Trimming /
Pruning
Warnings:
•
Never stand directly
under the limb you
are cutting.
Always
position yourself out of
the path of falling
debris.
•
Always wear head,
eye, foot and body
protection.
Wearing
body protection helps
reduce the risk of
injury when operating
this unit.
•
Never
stand on a
ladder or
other
unstable
support
while using the Pole
Saw.
Always avoid
any position which can
cause you to loose your balance and cause severe injury.
•
Keep other persons at least 50 feet (15m) from the
work area.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
•
Electrocution Hazard. To prevent shock, do not
operate within 50 feet (15m) of overhead electrical
lines.
Always check surrounding area for hidden
electrical lines.
•
Do not extend Pole Saw switch handle above
shoulder height.
Always Wear:
Head Protection
Eye Protection
Work Gloves
Long Pants
Steel Toed Shoes
Operating Position
