Skil PWRCORE 20 PR0600B-00 Owner's Manual page 19

Do not prune trees near electrical wires or buildings.
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Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for you to see clearly.
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Proper Grip on Handle
Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip
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and protection. With the saw on a firm, flat
surface, hold the saw firmly by the handle
with one hand. The fingers should encircle
the handle. Use your other hand to support
the saw from above as shown in Fig. 13.
Basic Cutting
WARNING
the following technique to get the "feel" of using your saw before you begin a major sawing
operation.
a. Take the proper stance in front of the wood with the saw off.
b. Press the lock-off button and squeeze the trigger to start the saw. Let the saw chain reach
the full speed before beginning the cut.
c. Begin cutting by lightly pressing the guide bar against the wood. Use only light pressure,
letting the saw do the work.
d. Maintain a steady speed throughout the cut, releasing pressure just before the end of the
cut.
e. Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the saw chain to stop.
WARNING
restart the pruning saw.
WARNING
chain against the wood, move the saw back and forth to discharge the debris. Always remove
the battery pack before cleaning. Wear heavy protective gloves when handling the saw chain.
WARNING
For better performance, do not cut a branch with a diameter greater than 5-7/8 in.
NOTICE
(15 cm).
Always be sure of your footing and hold the pruning saw firmly with both
hands while the motor is running. Practice cutting a few small logs using
When the saw chain is stopped due to pinching during cutting, release the
trigger switch; remove the saw chain and guide bar from the wood, then
Do not pull the saw chain with your hand when it is bound by the sawdust.
Serious injury could result if the saw starts accidentally. Press the saw
Never start the pruning saw when it is in contact with the wood. Always
allow the saw to reach full speed before applying the saw to the wood.
Fig. 13
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