7. SWITCHING ON/OFF
OPERATION
a
b
a
Switching On
1. Hold the pruner firmly with both hands.
a
b
a
2. Slide the switch lock (a) to the
front with your thumb and hold,
then squeeze the trigger switch
(b).
a
b
a
3. The chain will now be running
ready to make a cut. Release the
switch lock (a).
Switching Off
a
b
a
3. Release the trigger switch. The
chain and motor will quickly
stop.
APLICATIONS
•
Limbing is the process of removing
the branches from a fallen tree.
Check the direction in which a branch
will bend before cutting it. Always
cut on the opposite side to the
bending direction so that the guide
bar is not pinched in the cut. For
large limbs that cannot be removed in one cut, make an initial cut from
the bent side and finish by sawing from the opposite direction. Do not
remove limbs that are supporting the fallen tree on the ground until the
tree has been cut into lengths.
1
2
Pruning
•
Pruning is the removal of a limb or
branch from a standing tree.
WARNING!:
IF THE CHAIN COMES IN CONTACT WITH
A HARD OBJECT, VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAIN
& BAR FOR DAMAGE. IF THE CHAIN OR BAR IS
DAMAGED, DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE
POLE PRUNER.
1
2
Limbing
WARNING!:
NEVER USE THE POLE PRUNER WHEN
STANDING ON A LADDER OR UNEVEN GROUND. DO
NOT OVERREACH. ALWAYS USE BOTH HANDS TO
HOLD THE POLE PRUNER.
CAUTION:
ALWAYS USE THE BUCKING SPIKES WHEN
PERFORMING CUTS WITH THE POLE PRUNER TO AVOID
KICKBACK (REFER TO OPERATION SECTION OF MANUAL).
CAUTION:
ENSURE APPROPRIATE CARE IS TAKEN WHEN
CUTTING ABOVE SHOULDER HEIGHT.
Sawing Techniques
•
When removing branches, hold
the pruner at an angle ranging
from a maximum 60° to horizontal
in order to avoid being struck by a
falling branch.
•
At the end of the cut, the
weight of the pruner suddenly
increases for the user, because
it is no longer supported on
the branch. There is the risk of
losing control of the pruner.
•
Saw off the lower branches on the
tree first. By doing so, it is easier
for the cut branches to fall to the
ground.
•
Only pull the pruner out of the
cut with the chain running. By
doing so, you can prevent it
from getting jammed.
•
Do not saw with the tip of the
guide bar. This could lead to
kick back and possible injury.
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