PREPERATION FOR CUTTING
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Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
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Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the motor is running. Use your
right hand to grip the rear handle while your left-hand grips on the pole
shaft.
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Hold the unit firmly with both hands. Always keep your left hand on the pole
shaft and your right hand on the rear handle so your body is to the left of
the chain line.
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Never use a left-handed grip or stance that places your body across the
chain.
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Never stand directly under the branch/limb you are cutting.
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Ensure the collars are fully tightened before operating. This will avoid
injury.
BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE
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Do not use a back-and-forth sawing motion when cutting.
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Make a shallow first cut (1/4 of limb diameter) on the underside of the limb
close to the main limb or trunk.
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Make a second cut from the top side of the limb outboard from the first cut.
Continue the cut through the limb separates from the tree. Be prepared to
balance the weight of the tool when the limb falls. Make a final cut close to
the trunk.
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Let the tool do the work for you. Only apply gentle pressure or you may
damage tool.
LIMBING AND PRUNING
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This unit is designed for trimming small branches and up to 15cm in
diameter.
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Plan the cut carefully and be aware of the direction of which the branch will
fall.
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Cut lower branches first to give the top branches more room to fall.
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Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with a firm grip. Maintain
secure footing and balance. Do not cut from a ladder. Do not make the
flush cut next to the main limb or trunk until you have cut off the limb further
out to reduce the weight. Following the proper cutting procedures will
prevent stripping back the bark for the main member.
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Do not use the pole chain saw for felling or bucking. To prevent
electrocution, do not operate within 15m of overhead electrical lines. Keep
bystanders at least 15m away.
