Using The Pole Pruner - Stihl HTE 60 Manual

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Using the Pole Pruner

Preparations
: Wear suitable protective clothing
and equipment – see "Safety
Precautions".
: Put on the shoulder strap.
Never throw cuttings into the
household garbage can – cuttings
can be composted.
Never stand directly underneath the
branch you are cutting – be wary of
falling branches. Note that a branch
may spring back at you after it hits
the ground.
Cutting sequence
To allow branches a free fall, always cut
the lower branches first. Prune heavy
branches (large diameter) in several
controllable pieces.
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Working position
Hold the handle housing with your right
hand, and the drive tube with your left
hand. Your left arm should be extended
to the most comfortable position.
The drive tube should always be held at
an angle of 60° or less.
The most convenient working position is
a tool angle of 60°, but any lesser angle
may be used to suit the situation
concerned.
Cross-cut
To avoid pinching the bar in the cut,
position the cutting attachment with the
hook against the branch and then
perform the cross-cut from the top
downwards.
HTE 60