OPERATION
Keep the unit at full speed the entire time you are cutting.
For second and final cuts (from top of limb or branch), hold the front cutting guide against the limb being cut. This will help steady the limb and make it easier to cut.
Allow the blade to cut for you; exert only light downward pressure. If you force the cut, damage to the blade or unit can result.
Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the unit to stop.
LIMBING AND PRUNING
See Figures 13 - 14.
This unit is designed for trimming small branches and limbs up to 4 in. in diameter.
Plan the cut carefully. Be aware of the direction in which |
the branch will fall. |
Branches may fall in unexpected directions. Do not stand |
directly under the branch being cut. |
The pole pruner should typically be positioned at an angle |
of 60° or less, depending on the specific situation. |
As the |
difficulty of making the first cut (from the underside of |
CUTTING GUIDE
60° MAXIMUM
Fig. 12
limb) increases. Failure to keep the tool at the correct | |
angle can result in the blade binding and becoming | |
pinched or trapped in the limb. If this should happen: | |
• | Stop the unit and remove the battery pack. |
• Remove the blade retaining screw, using the hex | |
| key supplied, then remove the unit from the trapped |
| blade. |
• Lift the limb while holding the blade. This should | |
| release the “pinch” and free the blade. |
• | If 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.
Cut lower branches first to 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 balance.
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 dangerous. 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
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Fig. 14
the limb further out to reduce the weight. This prevents stripping the bark from the main member. Underbuck the branch
To prevent electrocution, do not operate within 50 feet of overhead electrical lines.
Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, platforms, or a log, or in any position which can
cause you to lose your balance or control of the unit.
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