Upper Shaft
Coupler
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRUNER ATTACHMENT
OPERATING POSITION
Lower Attachment
LOOSEN
ALWAYS WEAR:
Head
Protection Eye
Protection
TIGHTEN Knob
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release Button
Coupler | Upper Shaft | |
Lower Attachment | ||
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3.While securely holding the engine and upper shaft, pull the attachment straight out of the coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH- MENTS
1.Remove the shaft cap from the attach- ment (if present).
2.Position locking/release button of attach- ment into guide recess of coupler.
3.Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.
4.Before using the unit, tighten the knob se- curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Guide Recess
Upper Locking/ Attachment
Shaft Release
Button
WARNING: Make sure the locking/ release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op- erating the unit.
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for storage when attachment is not in use.
To install hanger on attachment:
1.Remove the shaft cap from the attach- ment (if present) and discard.
2.Press and hold the locking/release button.
3.Push hanger onto the attachment until the locking/release button snaps into the hole.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 1 minute at full throttle.
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
DANGER: Do not extend arms above shoulders while pruning. Do not stand be- neath branch being cut.
WARNING: Always wear head, eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.
When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto clamp, stand as shown and check for the fol- lowing:
SExtend your left arm and hold assist handle
with your left hand.
SHold throttle grip with your right hand with finger on throttle trigger.
SKeep engine end below waist level.
SKeep shoulder strap pad centered on your left shoulder and danger sign centered on
your back.
S Maintain full weight of tool on your left shoulder.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not pruning. To stop engine:
SRelease the throttle trigger.
SMove the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi- tion.
PRUNING
WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or ob- jects at the nose of the guide bar when prun- ing. Allowing such contact can result in seri- ous injury.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly gripped on the pruner. Maintain secure footing and balance.
SPlan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall.
S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are small size limbs which can catch the chain and whip toward you or pull you off balance. Use extreme caution when cutting small size limbs or slender material.
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