OPERATION
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PREPARATION FOR CUTTING (See Fig.8,9)
• Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
• Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the motor is running. Use your right hand to rmly
grip the rear handle while your left hand has a rm grip on the pole shaft.
• Hold the unit rmly 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. Never use a left-handed
(cross-handed) grip, or any stance that places your body or arm across the chain line.
• Never stand directly under the limb you are cutting.
• Be certain the collars are fully tightened before operating equipment; check them periodically
for tightness during use to avoid serious injury.
BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE
Follow the steps below to prevent damage to tree or shrub bark. Do not use a back-and-forth
sawing motion.
• Make a shallow rst cut (1/4 of limb diameter) on the underside of the limb close to the main
limb or trunk.
• Make a second cut from the top side of the limb outboard from the rst cut. 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.
• Make a nal cut close to trunk.
• 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 unplug from power source.
• 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.
NOTE: For the second (from top of limb or branch) hold the front cutting guide 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 down-ward
pressure. If you force the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or motor can result.
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