Power PrunerTM Attachment 11 Operator's Manual
pruning techniques
The Power Pruner™ Attachment is designed for light to medium trim- ming of limbs and branches up to 203 mm (8 in.) in diameter. Follow these tips for successful operation.
•Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall.
•Long branches should be removed in several pieces.
•Do not stand directly beneath branch being cut.
•When ready to cut:
Hold "cutting shoe" against branch. This will prevent whipping of the branch. DO NOT use back and forth sawing action.
•Look out for branches immediately behind the branch being cut. If saw chain hits rear branch, damage to the saw chain my occur.
•Accelerate to full throttle.
•Apply cutting pressure.
•Ease cutting pressure when nearing end of cut to maintain control.
•When pruning a limb 102 mm (4 in.) diameter or larger cut as fol- lows:
1.Under cut 1/4 limb diameter near tree trunk.
2.Finish top cut slightly farther out on limb.
3.Flush cut stub at trunk.
•DO NOT use for felling or bucking.
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BLADE HITS REAR BRANCH
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Maintenance
WARNING
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service. Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
Your ECHO Pruner attachment is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled mainte- nance will help your Pruner attachment achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to
