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for tightness during use to avoid serious injury.
Basic cutting procedure (A21)
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 (a) (1/4 of limb
diameter) on the underside of the limb close to
the main limb or trunk.
- Make a second cut (b) 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 (c) close to trunk.
NOTE:
1. Exert only slight downward pressure. If you
force the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or motor
can result.
2. 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 disconnect from power
supply.
- 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.
Limbing and pruning (A21-A27)
This unit is designed for trimming small branches
and limbs up to 20 cm 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.
- The most typical cutting application is to
position the unit at an angle of 60° or less,
depending on the specic situation. As the angle
of the pole chain saw shaft to ground increases,
the diculty of making the rst cut (from the
underside of limb) increases.
- Remove long branches in several stages. Cut
lower branches rst to allow the top branches
more room to fall.
- Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw
with a rm grip. Maintain secure footing and
balance.
- Keep the tree between you and the chain while
limbing. Cut from side of tree opposite branch
you are cutting.
- Do not cut from a ladder; this is extremely
dangerous. Leave this operation for professionals.
- Do not make the ush cut next to the main limb
or trunk until you have cut o the limb further
out to reduce the weight. Following proper
cutting procedures will prevent stripping the
bark from the main member.
- Do not use the pole chain saw for felling or
bucking. To prevent electrocution, do not operate
within 15 m of overhead electrical lines. Keep
bystanders at least 15 m away.
Maintenance and servicing
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the
unit, stop the motor, wait for all moving parts
to stop, and disconnect from power supply.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
serious personal injury or property damage.
General maintenance
- Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage
from various types of commercial solvents and
may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to
remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
- Check regularly whether all screws have been
tightened rmly. They might have become loose
due to vibrations.
- Inside the device there are no parts to be
maintained. Therefore, the following applies:
Don’t carry out maintenance works that are
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