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WARNING!
Make sure there is nothing or nobody in the area where the
branches will fall.
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Stand opposite the branch you want to cut.
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Start cutting lower branches followed by the higher ones.
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Cut downwards to prevent the bar from getting jammed.
Limbing tree branches
(see
Figure 9
)
Limbing means removing the branches from a felled tree.
WARNING!
Be careful of where the branches are lying on the ground, the risk of
them being under tension, the direction the branch may go during
cutting and the risk of the tree being unstable after the branch has
been cut.
When limbing, it is necessary to leave the lower, larger branches to support the
trunk on the ground. Remove the small branches with a single cut.
It is recommended to cut the tensioned branches working from the bottom
upwards to prevent the pole saw from bending.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
Always remove the battery pack from the machine before
checking the chain tension or making adjustments to the chain.
Wear protective gloves while touching the chain, bar or areas
around the chain.
Adjusting the chain tension
(see
Figure 10.11.18
)
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Untighten the chain cover lock nut slightly by turning it counterclockwise.
You do not need to remove the chain cover in order to adjust the chain
tension.
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Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sag. Release the tip of the guide
bar and turn the chain adjustment screw 1/2 turn clockwise. Repeat this
process until sag does not exist.
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Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the chain cover lock nut by
turning them with the wrench.
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The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on the underside
of the guide bar, the chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand without
binding.
WARNING!
During normal saw operation, the temperature of the chain
increases. The drive links of a correctly tensioned warm chain will
hang approximately 1/16 in. (1,58 mm) out of the bar groove.
WARNING!
New chains tend to stretch; check the chain tension frequently
and tension as required.
Cleaning
Cleaning the machine and the motor
After every work session, clean the machine thoroughly to remove all dust and
debris.
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To reduce fire hazards, keep the machine and, in particular, the motor free
of leaves, branches or excessive grease.
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Always clean the machine after use with a damp cloth dipped in neutral
detergent.
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Remove all traces of moisture using a soft damp cloth. Moisture can
generate risks of electric shocks.
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Do not use aggressive detergents or solvents to clean the plastic parts or
handgrips.
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Do not spray water onto the motor and electrical components and prevent
them from getting wet.
