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TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING)
WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback
can result in severe injury or death.
See
Kickback,
page 3, to avoid risk of
kickback.
WARNING: Do not operate Pole Saw
while
• in a tree
• on a ladder or any other unstable surface
• in any awkward position
You may lose control of Pole Saw caus-
ing severe injury.
WARNING: Do not extend arms above
shoulders when using Pole Saw.
CAUTION: Seek professional help if
facing conditions beyond your ability.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs from
a living tree. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep
feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
Follow directions below to trim a tree.
1. 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 (see
Figure 9).
2. Move two to four inches farther out on limb.
Make second cut from above limb. Continue cut
until you cut limb off.
3. Make third cut as close to tree trunk as possible
on underside of limb stub. Use top of guide bar to
make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of stub.
4. Make fourth cut directly above third cut. Cut down
to meet third cut. This will remove limb stub.
TECHNICAL SERVICE
You may have further questions about assembling,
operating, or maintaining this saw. If so, contact our
Technical Service Department at 1-800-858-8501.
You can also visit our technical service web site at
www.desatech.com.
REPAIR SERVICE
Note:
Only use original replacement parts. This will
protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced
under warranty.
Each authorized service center is independently owned
and operated. For additional service center or warranty
information, call 1-800-858-8501 or visit our technical
service web site at
www.desatech.com.
WARRANTY SERVICE
If Pole Saw requires warranty service, return it to near-
est authorized service center. You must show proof of
purchase. If faulty materials or workmanship caused
damage, we will replace saw without charge.
NON-WARRANTY SERVICE
If Pole Saw requires service, return it to nearest
authorized service center. Repairs will be billed to
you at regular repair list prices.
Note:
Normal wear,
misuse, abuse, neglect, or accidental damage is not
covered under warranty.
OPERATING CHAIN SAW
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CUTTING WITH THE POLE SAW
1. Connect saw to extension cord. Connect exten-
sion cord to power supply.
2. Use both hands to grip Pole Saw. Use only
designated grip areas when operating Pole Saw
(see Figure 7). Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers
must wrap around Pole Saw handle and pole.
3. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart.
Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
4. When ready to make a cut, press in trigger switch
lock-out and squeeze trigger switch (see Figure
8). This will turn Pole Saw on. Releasing trigger
switch will turn Pole Saw off. Make sure saw is
running at full speed before starting a cut.
5. When starting a cut, place moving chain against
wood. Hold Pole Saw firmly in place to avoid
possible bouncing or skating (sideways move-
ment) of saw.
6. Guide Pole Saw using light pressure. Do not force
Pole Saw. The motor will overload and can burn
out. It will do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was intended.
7. Remove Pole Saw from a cut with saw running
at full speed. Stop Pole Saw by releasing trigger.
Make sure chain has stopped before setting Pole
Saw down.
OILING CHAIN
Always check oil level before using saw. Do not attempt
to operate the oil system while saw is in operation. To oil
chain, press squeeze bulb. Oil will feed onto the guide bar
and chain. Press squeeze bulb at least once before each
cut. Check oil level often by looking at oil sight level
hole. Oil sight level hole is on left side of saw, between
front handle and front hand guard.
