User Manual

2 in 1: Pole Saw / Chain Saw EN
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the saw onto the wood before starting to
cut.
5. Use the Bumper Spikes as a leverage point
(a) while cutting. (See Fig. K2)
6. Do not operate the chain saw with arms
fully extended, attempt to saw areas which
are difficult to reach, or stand on a ladder
while sawing (see Fig. K3).
Never use the chain saw above shoulder
height
CUTTING WOOD UNDER TENSION (See
Fig. L)
WARNING: When cutting a limb that
is under tension, use extreme
caution. Be alert for wood springing
back. When wood tension is released,
limb could spring back and strike
operator causing severe injury or death.
When sawing logs supported on both ends,
start the cut from above(Y) about 1/3 of the
diameter into the log and then finish the cut
(Z) from below, in order to avoid contact of the
chain saw with the ground. When sawing logs
supported on only one end, start the cut from
below (Y) about 1/3 of the diameter into the
log and finish the cut from above (Z) in order
to avoid log splitting or jamming of the chain
saw.
OPERATION FOR POLE SAW
Cutting with extension pole
1. Connect saw to extension cord. Connect
extension cord to power supply.
2. Before cutting a high branch, consider all
the same points detailed in the previous
section “Trimming Branches” but pay
particular attention to the likely path of the
falling branch.
WARNING: Do not stand directly
below a branch being cut. Keep
bystanders far away. Do not stand on a
ladder or other type of unstable support
while using the tool. Do not use the tool
near cable, electrical power or telephone
lines. Keep 10 ft (3m) away from all
power lines. (See Fig. M1-M4)
3. Use both hands to grip Pole Saw. Use only
designated grip areas when operating
Pole Saw (See Figure M5). Use firm grip.
Thumbs and fingers must wrap around
Pole Saw handle and pole.
4. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet
apart. Divide your weight evenly on both
feet.
5. When ready to make a cut, press the
Lock-off Button, then fully press the On/off
Switch (See Figure M6). This will turn Pole
Saw on. Releasing On/off Switch will turn
Pole Saw off. Make sure saw is running at
full speed before starting a cut.
6. When starting a cut, place moving chain
against wood. Hold Pole Saw firmly in
place to avoid possible bouncing or skating
(sideways movement) of saw.
7. Guide Pole Saw using light pressure. Do
not force Pole Saw. The motor will overload
and can burn out. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was
intended.
8. Remove Pole Saw from a cut with saw
running at full speed. Stop Pole Saw by
releasing trigger. Make sure chain has
stopped before setting Pole Saw down.
TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING)
WARNING: Avoid kickback.
Kickback can result in severe injury
or death.
See Kickback, to avoid risk of kickback.
WARNING: Do not operate Pole Saw
while
• in a tree
• on a ladder or any other unstable
surface
• in any awkward position
You may lose control of Pole Saw
causing severe injury.
WARNING: Do not extend arms
above shoulders when using Pole
Saw.
CAUTION: Seek professional help if
facing conditions beyond your ability.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs
from a living tree. Make sure your footing
is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight
evenly on both feet.
Follow directions below to trim a tree.
1. Make first cut six inches from tree trunk on
underside of limb. Use top of guide bar to
make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of
limb (See Fig. M7).
2. Move two to four inches farther out on