sunjoe 24V-PS10-LTE Operator's Manual page 14

Telescoping poles
Fig. 17
3. Lock the pole in position by closing the telescoping lock
(Fig. 18), and ensure that the pole is secured.
Fig. 18
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WARNING!
Failure to lock the telescoping pole cam-
locks as directed could result in personal injury.
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WARNING!
Extent the telescoping poles only as much
as necessary for the cutting job. Remain in full control of the
telescoping pole at all times. Loss of control of the pole saw
could result in possible serious personal injury.
Adjusting the Multi-Angle Head
The pole chain saw head can be rotated for 2 different cutting
angles for 0º and 30º (Fig. 19). Follow the below instructions to
adjust angles.
Fig. 19
0º
30º
1. Rotate the pole saw head to the desired cutting angle
while pressing the multi-angle head adjustment dial
located on the back (Fig. 19).
2. Release the button when the pole saw head is set to the
desired angle.
Telescoping pole cam-locks
Lock the telescoping
pole cam-locks
Rotating lock button
NOTE: Failure to properly secure the pole saw head may
result in personal injury and/or property damage.
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WARNING!
Always ensure the pole saw head is
securely locked! Do not attempt to use the pole chain saw with
the head in any other position or unlocked!
Cutting Tips for Pole Chain
Saw
Minimize Kickback
KICKBACK DANGER ZONE
Fig. 20
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WARNING!
Kickback may occur when the moving
chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the
guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain
saw in the cut (Fig. 20). Contact at the upper portion of the
tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object
and stop the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning-
fast reverse reaction, which kicks the guide bar up and back
toward the operator. If the pole saw is pinched along the top
of the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly back
toward the operator. Either of these reactions can cause loss
of saw control, which can throw the operator off balance and
result in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety
devices built into the saw. As a user, you should take several
precautions to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury.
Proper Cutting Stance
• Balance your weight with both feet on solid ground.
• Your body should always be to the left of the chain line.
• The most typical cutting application is to position the
unit at an angle of 60° or less depending on the specific
situation (Fig. 21). As the angle of the pole chain saw shaft
to the ground increases, the difficulty of making the first
cut (from the underside of limb) increases.
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