OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING THE PRUNER

WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.

Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Figs. 10 & 11). Check for the following:

•The operator is wearing a face shield, head protection and proper clothing.

•Harness is adjusted to proper position.

•The handle is adjusted to provide the best grip.

•The operator has a firm grip on both the throttle grip and handle.

1.When operating the pruner, rest the foot of the pruner against the tree limb that is being cut

(Fig. 12).

2.Make the first cut one (1) foot (30.5 cm) from where the final cut will be (Fig. 13).

3.Cut to the outside of the branch collar to avoid damage to the tree (Fig. 14)

Foot

Fig. 12

Foot

1

 

cm)

 

5

 

.

 

(30

 

Fig. 10

Fig. 13

Cut

Collar

Fig. 14

Fig. 11

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