Tanaka TPS-2510, TPS-2510, TPS-250PF/PN, TPS-270PF/PN Pruning techniques, Safe Operation

TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN Owner’s Manual

SAFE OPERATION

•Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute to unsafe conditions. DO NOT operate unit if any wires(power, telephone, cable, etc.) are closer than 15M (50ft.) to any part of the operator or unit. (Fig.2-9)

•Spectator and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15M (50ft.) while the pole saw is in use. (Fig.2-10)

•Avoid all power lines. This unit is not insulated against electrical current.

•Always wear head protection with full face shield to help protect against falling branches and debris. (Fig.2-10)

Pruning techniques

This unit is designed for trimming small limbs and branches up to 8 'in diameter. Follow these tips for successful operation.

•Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall.

•Long branches should be removed in several pieces.

•Do not stand directly beneath branch being cut.

•When ready to cut:

Hold "front cutting guide" against branch. This will prevent whipping of the branch. DO NOT use back and forth sawing action. (Fig. 2-11)

•Look out for branch immediately behind the branch being cut. If blade hits rear branch damage to blade may occur. (Fig. 2-12)

•Accelerate to full throttle.

•Apply a light cutting pressure.

•Ease cutting pressure when nearing end of cut to maintain control.

•When pruning a limb 4 inch diameter or larger, cut as follows: (Fig. 2-13)

1.Undercut 1/4 limb diameter near tree trunk.

2.Finish top cut slightly farther out on limb.

3.Flush cut stub at trunk.

•DO NOT use for felling or bucking.

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