OWNER’S MANUAL
OPERATING POLE SAW
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CUTTING WITH THE POLE SAW
1.Connect saw to extension cord. Con- nect extension cord to power supply .
2.Use both hands to grip Pole Saw. Use only designated grip areas when oper- ating Pole Saw (see Figure 9). Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around Pole Saw handle and pole.
3.Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
4.When ready to make a cut, press in trig- ger switch
5.When starting a cut, place moving chain against wood. Hold Pole Saw firmly in place to avoid possible bouncing or skat- ing (sideways movement) of saw.
6.Guide Pole Saw using light pressure. 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.
Grip Area
Figure 9 - Designated Grip Areas
Trigger Switch
Switch
Figure 10. Pole Saw Handle with Trigger Switch
7.Remove Pole Saw from a cut with saw running at full speed. Stop Pole Saw by releasing trigger. Make sure chain has stopped before setting Pole Saw down.
TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING)
WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe in- jury or death. See Kickback, page 3, to avoid risk of kickback.
WARNING: Do not operate Pole Saw while in a tree, on a ladder or any other unstable work surface, or in any awkward posi- tion. You may lose control of Pole Saw causing severe injury.
WARNING: Do not extend arms above shoulders when us- ing Pole Saw.
CAUTION: Seek professional help if facing conditions beyond your ability.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs from a living tree. Make sure footing is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
1.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, see figure 11).
2.Move two to four inches farther out on limb. Make second cut from above limb. Continue cut until you cut limb off.
3.Make third cut as close to tree trunk as possible on underside of limb stub. Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of stub.
4.Make fourth cut directly above third cut. Cut down to meet third cut. This will remove limb stub.
| 2nd Cut - | |
4th Cut - | Pruning Cut | |
(to avoid pinching) | ||
Final Stub | ||
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Cut |
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6"
2" to 4"
1st Cut -
Pruning Undercut (to avoid splintering)
3rd Cut - Stub Undercut (to avoid splintering)
Figure 11 - Cutting A Limb
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