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OPERATION (Cont.)
• Do not use the pole saw for felling or bucking.
T
o prevent electrocution, do not operate within 50ft.
of overhead electrical lines.
• Follow the steps below to prevent damage to tree
or shrub bark. Do not use a back-and-forth sawing
motion.
trunk until you have cut off the limb further out to reduce
the weight.
• Following proper cutting procedures will prevent stripping the bark from the main
member.
the main limb or trunk.
Continue the cut through the limb until the limb separates from the tree. Be
prepared to balance the weight of the tool when the limb falls.
against the limb being cut.
This will help steady the limb and make it easier to cut.
Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light downward pressure. If you force the
cut, damage to the bar, chain, or motor can result.
• Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed. Failure to follow proper
cutting procedures will result in the bar and chain binding and becoming pinched or
trapped in the limb.
If this should happen:
Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
If the limb can be reached from the ground, lift the limb while holding the saw.
This
should release the “PINCH” and free the saw.
If the saw is still trapped, call a professional for assistance.
Tips for Using Your Li-ion Pole Pruner
LIMBING AND PRUNING
See Figures 3-4
This unit is designed for trimming small branches
and limbs up to 6 inches in diameter.
For best results observe the following precautions.
Plan the cut carefully. Be aware of the direction in
which the branch will fall.
Branches may fall in unexpected directions.
Do not stand directly under the branch being cut.
Remove long branches in several stages.
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