OPERATION

PPT-280

 

 

Pruning Techniques

Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body.

The Power PrunerTM is designed for light to medium trimming of limbs and branches up to 203mm (8 in.) in diameter. Follow these tips for successful operation.

Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall.

Plan retreat path from falling branch. Cut branches bounce when striking ground.

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 branch immediately behind the branch being cut. If saw chain hits rear branch damage to saw chain and guide bar may occur..

Accelerate to full throttle.

Ease cutting pressure when nearing end of cut to maintain control

When pruning a limb 102 mm (4 in.) diameter or larger cut as follows.

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.

Correct

Guide against branch

Not Correct

Blade Hits Rear Branch

Not Correct

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