OPERATION
■As the angle of the pole pruner boom to ground increases, the difficulty of making the first cut (from the underside of limb) increases. Failure to follow this procedure can result in the blade binding and becoming pinched or trapped in the limb. If this should happen:
1Stop the unit and remove the battery pack.
2Remove the blade retaining screw, with the allen wrench supplied, then remove the unit from the trapped blade.
3Lift the limb while holding the blade. This should release the “pinch” and free the blade.
4If the blade or pole pruner is still trapped, call a professional for assistance.
■The long reach of the unit allows the operator to prune branches or limbs that are normally out of reach.
■Long branches should be removed in several stages.
■Cutting lower branches first will allow the top branches more room to fall.
■Work slowly, keeping both hands on the pole pruner with a firm grip. Maintain secure footing and bal- ance.
■Keep the tree between you and the blade while limbing. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting.
■Do not cut from a ladder, this is extremely danger- ous. Leave this operation for professionals.
■Do not use for felling or bucking.
■When pruning trees it is important not to make the flush cut next to the main limb or trunk until you have cut off the limb further out to reduce the weight. This prevents stripping the bark from the main member. Underbuck the branch 1/4 way through for your first cut, your second cut should overbuck to drop the branch off. Now make your final cut smoothly and neatly against the main member so the bark will grow back to seal the wound.
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Fig. 16
WARNING:
To prevent electrocution, do not operate within 50 feet (15m) of overhead electrical lines. See Figure
16.
WARNING:
Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away.
See Figure 16.
WARNING:
Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, platforms, a log or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the unit.
