Yardworks 54-5701-4 Owner's Manual page 14

OPERATION
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING
 Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the motor is running. Use your right hand to firmly grip the rear handle while
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your left hand has a firm grip on the pole shaft.
 Hold unit firmly with both hands. Always keep your left hand on the pole shaft and your right hand on the rear handle, so
your body is to the left of the chain line. Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip, or any stance that places your body
or arm across the chain line.
 Never stand directly under the limb you are cutting.
 Be certain the collars are fully tightened before operating equipment; check them periodically for tightness during use to
avoid serious injury.
BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE
Follow the steps below to prevent damage to tree or shrub bark. Do not use a back-and-forth sawing motion.
 Make a shallow first cut (1/4 of limb diameter) on the underside of the limb close to the main limb or trunk.
 Make a second cut from the top side of the limb outboard from the first cut. Continue the cut through the limb until the limb
separates from the tree. Be prepared to balance the weight of the tool when the limb falls.
Make a final cut close to trunk.
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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.
Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed. Failure to follow proper cutting procedures will result in the bar and
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chain binding and becoming pinched or trapped in the limb. If this should happen:
Stop the motor and remove the battery from the pole saw.
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 If the limb can be reached from the ground, lift the limb while holding the saw. This should release the "pinch" and free the
saw.
If the saw is still trapped, call a professional for assistance.
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LOAD
SECOND CUT
FIRST CUT
1/4 DIAMETER
FINAL CUT
(See Figure 7- 8.)
Fig. 7
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CUTTING GUIDE
Fig. 8