SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Basic clearing techniques
•Always work with the engine at full throttle.
•Always drop to idling speed after each working operation. Longer periods running at full throttle without loading the engine can lead to serious engine damage.
!WARNING!
Never stand immediately below a branch being cut. This can result in serious or even fatal injury.
Observe great care when working close to overhead power lines. Falling branches can result in
!WARNING!
Observe the applicable safety regulations for work in the vicinity of overhead cables.
!WARNING!
Check the shaft for cracks.
Clean the shaft each time it is used.
The length of the shaft is
adjustable within certainA limits.
Release the wheel (A) and push together or pull apart the shaft to the required length. Tighten the wheel well after adjusting.
•When working with the cutting equipment at varying heights slide with the throttle handle on the shaft. Keep your feet in position.
•Never saw in the knot seat (it accelerates waxing and counteracts rot)!
• Fit the guard on the blade to prevent unintentional sawing in the tree.
•Search for the correct position in relation to the branch. Work with the shaft at an approx. 70° angle so that if possible the cut is at 90° to the branch.
•Do not work with shaft held straight out from the body (as with a fishing rod). This increases the strain of holding the cutting equipment.
•Use the support strap (A) to simplify handling of the shaft and relieve its weight.
70°
A
!WARNING!
Never use the throttle without having a full view of the cutting equipment.
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