Remington RM4050 Operator's Manual page 19

• Do not cut near electrical cables or power lines. Keep at least 50
feet (15 m) away from all power lines.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
HOLDING THE UNIT
• Always grip the unit firmly with both hands when the unit is
running.
• Firmly encircle the shaft grip and pole grip with the thumbs and
fingers (Fig. 12). This will help reduce the chance of losing
control of the unit if kickback occurs. Any grip with thumbs and
fingers on the same side of the shaft grip or pole grip is
dangerous (Fig. 12).
• Stand in a stable position with feet apart and firmly planted.
• Hold the pole grip with the left hand. Keep the left arm straight.
• Hold the shaft grip with the right hand. Keep the right arm
slightly bent.
• Hold the unit at waist level (Fig. 13).
• Do not extend arms above shoulder height. Do not overreach.
• When carrying the pole saw from one place to another, hold it at
the balance point and keep the guide bar pointed to the rear.
CUTTING PROCEDURE BASICS
1. Start the unit. Refer to Starting Instructions in the Starting and
Stopping section.
2. Make sure that oil is flowing onto the guide bar and saw chain. A
small spray should be visible. When using the unit for the first
time, allow 30-60 seconds for the oil to begin flowing.
3. Press the unit against the wood and maintain a firm, steady
pressure through most of the cut. Do not put pressure on the
unit at the end of the cut.
4. Keep the unit running through the entire cut.
5. Do not try to force the saw through the wood. Allow the saw
chain to do the cutting. Exert only light pressure. Forcing the cut
could result in damage to the unit or personal injury.
6. Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed. Allow the
saw chain to come to a complete stop. The saw chain, guide bar
and motor may experience unnecessary wear if the unit is run
without a cutting load.
PRUNING
WARNING:
Do not operate the unit in a tree or on a
ladder unless specifically trained to do so.
WARNING:
Falling branches can cause serious injury.
Always wear appropriate head protection. Plan an escape
route away from falling limbs. Do not stand, or position any
body parts, directly below the branch being cut.
Pruning is the process of cutting limbs from a living tree.
Correct Grip
Waist Level
Fourth Cut
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Incorrect Grip
Fig. 12
Pole Grip
Fig. 13
Second Cut
First Cut
Third Cut
Fig. 14