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Pruning With the Pole Saw
Warning: When pruning trees:
• Guard Against Kickback which can result in
severe injury or death. See “KICKBACK”,
page 3 to avoid the risk of kickback.
• Do not overreach. Make sure your footing is
firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly
on both feet.
• Use both hands to grip Pole Saw as shown
in figure 22. Use a firm grip. Thumbs and
fingers must wrap around Pole Saw handle and
pole. Keep fingers away from
sawdust exhaust chute shown in
figure 22a.
• Never operate while in a tree, in
any awkward position or on a
ladder or other unstable surface.
You may lose control of Pole Saw
causing severe injury.
Follow directions below to trim a tee.
1. Make sure Pole Saw is running at full speed before making a cut.
When starting a cut, place moving chain against limb. Hold Pole
Saw firmly in place to avoid
possible bouncing or skating
(sideways movement) of Pole
Saw.
2. Guide Pole Saw using light
pressure. 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. Then make the finish cut
from the top as shown in figure
23.
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If you try to cut off thick branches
from the bottom, the branch may
close in and pinch the saw chain
in the cut. If you try to cut off thick
branches from the top, without a
shallow undercut, the branch may
splinter figure 24.
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.
3. Remove Pole Saw from cut while
it is running at full speed. Stop Pole Saw by releasing trigger.
Make sure chain has stopped before setting Pole Saw down.
Saw chain sharpness
The cutters will dull immediately if they touch the ground or a nail
while cutting.
Saw chain tension
This should be done regularly. Refer to page 8 “Adjusting Chain
Tension”.
Pole Saw Maintenance Section
Regular maintenance ensures a long effective life for the tool.
After every 10 minutes of use be sure to remove the battery (be
aware the chain and bar can be hot!) check the bar and chain for
correct tension and lubricate per pole saw instruction manual.
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any
liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a
liquid.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
maintenance and adjustment should be performed by authorized
service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using
identical replacement parts.
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