SWatch out for branches immediately behind the branch being pruned. If the chain hits the
rear branch, damage to the unit may occur. S Be alert for springback. Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure. Avoid being struck by the branch or the pruner when the tension in the wood fibers
is released.
SKeep a clear work area. Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them.
S Long branches should be removed in several pieces.
PRUNING TECHNIQUE
When ready to cut, accelerate to full throttle and apply a light cutting pressure. DO NOT use back and forth sawing action.
Second cut
Third cut
Collar 
First cut
Pruning technique
1.Make the first cut 6 inches (15 cm) from the tree trunk on the bottom of the limb. Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through the diameter of the limb.
NOTE: When making the second and third cuts, rest the foot of the pruner against the tree limb that is being cut to prevent whipping of the branch.
Foot
2.Next, move 2
3.Then, make a final cut leaving a 1
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRIMMER ATTACHMENT
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye Protection
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
Cut from your right to your left.
WARNING: Always wear eye protec- tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less than full throttle. At lower speeds, there is less engine noise and vibration. The cutting line will last longer and will be less likely to “weld” onto the spool. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
To stop engine:
SRelease the throttle trigger.
S Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
The trimmer line will advance approximately 2 inches (5 cm) each time the bottom of the trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the engine running at full throttle.
The most efficient line length is the maximum length allowed by the line limiter.
Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being operated.
To advance line:
SOperate the engine at full throttle.
SHold the trimmer head parallel to and above
the grassy area.
STap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on
the ground one time. Approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of line will be advanced with each tap.
Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the trimmer head.
If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 cm) or less, more than one tap will be required to ob- tain the most efficient line length.
WARNING: Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad- vance properly and can cause serious injury. Do not use other materials such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury.
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