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When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto
clamp, stand as shown and check for the fol-
lowing:
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Extend your left arm and hold assist handle
with your left hand.
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Hold throttle grip with your right hand with
finger on throttle trigger.
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Keep engine end below waist level.
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Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your
left shoulder and danger sign centered on
your back.
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Maintain full weight of tool on your left
shoulder.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to return to idle speed when not
pruning.
To stop engine:
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Release the throttle trigger.
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Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
PRUNING
WARNING:
Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob-
jects at the nose of the guide bar when prun-
ing. Allowing such contact can result in seri-
ous injury.
IMPORTANT POINTS
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Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the pruner. Maintain secure
footing and balance.
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Plan cut carefully. Check d irection branch
will fall.
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Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are
small size limbs which can catch the chain
and whip towar d you or pull you of f balance.
Use extreme caution when cutting small size
limbs or slender material.
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Watch out forbranches immediately behind
the branch being pruned. If the chain hits
the rear branch, damage to the unit may
occur.
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Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
pruner when the tension in the wood fibers
is released.
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Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
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Long branches should be removed in
several pieces.
PRUNING TECHNIQUE
When ready to cut, accelerate to full throttle
and apply a l ight cutting pressure. DO NOT
use back and forth sawing action.
Pruning technique
Second cut
Third cut
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