Craftsman CMECSP610 Instruction Manual page 18

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Proper Hand Position (Fig. DD)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle 22 and one hand on the pole
Fig. DD
Operating the Pole Saw (Fig. A)

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

CAUTION: Always reduce the tension off the chain
again after finishing work. The chain contracts as it
cools down. If it is not slackened off, it can damage
the chainsaw.

CAUTION: Do not lift the pole saw beyond 60 degrees
from level ground.
iMPORTAnT: Never operate a pole saw that is damaged or
improperly adjusted or that is not completely and securely
assembled. Be sure that the saw chain
when the trigger switch is released. Never adjust the guide
bar 4 or saw chain when the motor is operating or the
power source is attached.
Pole Saw Trimming/Pruning

WARNINGS:
Never stand directly under the limb you are cutting.
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Always position yourself out of the path of falling debris.
Always wear head, eye, foot and body protection.
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Wearing body protection helps reduce the risk of injury
when operating this unit.
Never stand on a ladder or other unstable support
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while using the pole saw. Always avoid any position
which can cause you to loose your balance and cause
severe injury.
Keep other persons at least 50' (15 m) from the work
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area. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
• Electrocution Hazard. To prevent shock, do not operate
within 50' (15 m) of overhead electrical lines. Always check
surrounding area for hidden electrical lines.
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5 stops moving
Do not extend pole saw switch handle above
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shoulder height.
On/Off Switch (Fig. EE)
Always be sure of your footing and grip the pole saw firmly with
both hands with the thumb and fingers encircling the handle.
1. To turn the tool ON press in the lock button
your thumb and then squeeze the trigger switch
with your fingers as shown in Fig. EE. (Once the tool is
running you can release the lock button.)
2. To turn the tool OFF, release the trigger.
Fig. EE
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Pruning With the Pole Saw (Fig. A, DD, FF)

WARNING: Let the tool work at its own pace.
Do not overload.

WARNING: When pruning trees: guard against
kickback which can result in severe injury or death.
See guard Against Kickback, to avoid the risk of
kickback. Do not overreach. Make sure your footing
is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on
both feet.
1. Use both hands to grip the pole saw as shown in
Fig. DD. Use a firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap
around pole saw handle and pole.
2. Never operate while in a tree, in any awkward position
or on a ladder or other unstable surface. You may lose
control of the pole saw causing severe injury.
3. Follow directions below to trim a tee.
a. Make sure pole saw is running at full speed before
making a cut. When starting a cut, place moving
saw chain 5 against the limb. Hold the pole saw
firmly in place to avoid possible bouncing or skating
(sideways movement) of the pole saw.
b. Guide the pole saw using light pressure. Make the
first cut about 6" (152 mm) from tree trunk on the
underside of the limb. Use the top of guide bar
make this cut. Cut 1/3 through the diameter of the
limb. Then make the finish cut from the top as shown
in Fig. FF.
nOTE: If you try to cut off thick branches from the
bottom, the branch may close in and pinch the saw
chain in the cut. If you try to cut off thick branches
from the top, without a shallow undercut, the branch
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