Poulan Pro PPB40PS Instruction Manual page 12

Cutting Guide
NOTE: For second and final cuts (from top
of limb or branch), hold front cutting guide
against the limb being cut. This will help
steady the limb and make it easier to cut.
Allow chain to cut for you; exert only light
downward pressure. If you force the cut,
damage to the bar, chain, or motor can result.
LIMBING AND PRUNING
This unit is designed for trimming small
branches and limbs up to 6 in. (15.2 cm) in
diameter. For best results, observe the
following precautions:
• 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 most typical cutting application is to
position the unit at an angle of 60° or less,
depending on the specific situation. As
the angle of the pole saw shaft to ground
increases the difficulty of making the first
cut (from underside of limb) increases.
• Remove long branches in several stages.
• Cut lower branches first to allow the top
branches more room to fall.
• Work slowly, keeping both hands on the
saw with a firm grip. Maintain secure
footing and balance.
OPERATION
• Keep the tree between you and the chain
while limbing. Cut from the side of the tree
opposite of the branch you are cutting.
• Do not cut from a ladder; this is extremely
dangerous. Leave this operation for
professionals.
• Do not make the flush cut next to the main
limb or trunk until you have cut off the limb
further out to reduce the weight.
• Following proper cutting procedures will
Tree Limb
prevent stripping the bark from the main
member.
• Do not use the pole saw for felling or
bucking.
• To prevent electrocution, do not operate
within 50 ft. (15 m) of overhead electrical
lines.
• Keep bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m)
away.
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(15 m)