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OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING THE POLE
PRUNER
See Figure 11.
STARTING THE POLE PRUNER
1 Hold the pole pruner as shown and ensure that you
are well away from anything that may contact the
blade.
See Figure 12.
2 Press and hold the trigger lock button. This makes
the trigger operational.
3 Press and hold the trigger, release the trigger lock
button and continue to squeeze the trigger for
continued operation.
STOPPING THE POLE PRUNER
1 Release the trigger to stop the pole pruner.
2 Upon release of the trigger, the trigger lock button
will be automatically reset to the lock position.
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING
PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES
See Figure 12.
Refer to “Important Safety Instructions” earlier in this
manual, for appropriate safety equipment.
■ Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
■ Maintain a proper grip on the unit when in operation.
Use your right hand to firmly grip the rear handle
while your left hand has a firm grip on the front
handle.
■ Never stand directly under the limb you are cutting.
BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE
See Figures 13 and 14.
■ Accelerate the unit to full speed just before entering
the cut by squeezing the trigger.
■ Do not use a back and forth sawing type motion for
cutting.
■ The following steps should be followed to prevent
damage to tree or shrub bark.
See Figure 13
.
1 The first cut should be a shallow cut (1/4 of the
limb diameter) on underside of limb or trunk.
2 The second cut should be made from the top side
of the limb outboard from first cut.
3 Make the final cut close to the trunk and from the
top of the branch.
CAUTION:
When placing battery pack in your pole pruner, be
sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove
in pole pruner's battery port and latches snap in
place properly. Improper assembly of battery
pack can cause damage to internal components.
Fig. 11
18.0v
1
8
0
v
TRIGGER
TRIGGER LOCK
BUTTON
Fig. 12
60° MAXIMUM
FINAL CUT
SECOND CUT
FIRST CUT
1/4 DIAMETER
LOAD
Fig. 13