OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING TIPS
WARNING: Kickback may occur when the nose or tip
of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death.
Do not operate the pole saw while in a tree, on a ladder or any other unstable work surface, or in any awkward position. You may lose control of the pole saw causing severe injury.
Do not extend your arms above shoulders when using the pole saw. Seek professional help if you are facing conditions beyond your ability.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs from a living tree. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep your feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
Cut 4 | Cut 2 |
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6”
2 - 4”
Cut 1
Cut 3
Fig. 7
To trim a limb (pruning):
1.Make the first cut six inches from tree trunk on the underside of the limb. Use the top of the guide bar to make this cut. Cut a third of the way through the diameter of the limb (Fig. 7).
2.Move two to four inches farther out on the limb. Make the second cut from above the limb. Continue the cut until you cut the limb off.
3.Make the third cut as close to the tree trunk as possible on underside of limb stub. Use the top of the guide bar to make this cut. Cut a third through the diameter of stub.
4.Make the fourth cut directly above the third cut. Cut down to meet the third cut. This will remove the limb stub.
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