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Fig. 4
NOTE: The tool cannot be turned on by simply pressing the on/off switch. The
safety switch must be simultaneously
engaged.
WARNING:
Always attach the blade cover when the pruner is not in use.
,_
WARNING:
To prevent children from using the tool, there's a safety lock hole
in the trigger (B). Insert a pin (not supplied)
into the safety lock hole. The tool
cannot be started even if the safety switch A is depressed.
Pruning tips
_i,
WARNING:
Be sure to carefully
read and follow the safety rules in this
Owner's
Manual.
_1= WARNING:
Maintain proper footing and balance, and do not overreach.
Wear safety goggles,
non-skid footwear
and gloves when operating.
Hold the tool
firmly.
_i,
WARNING:
Never operate
the tool in an awkward
posture.
This may
cause serious injury. Keep your
free hand away from the cutting
area. Never
touch
the blades.
They are very sharp and you may cut yourself. Always wear
protective gloves while pruning.
Maximum
cutting capacity
is 1/2" (13mm)for
green wood
Never cut too close to the stem so the wound can heal properly.
Always
make the cut about 5/16" (8mm) from the bud (Fig.4).
The cut should slope away from the bud so the rain can run off (Fig.5).
If you remove an entire stem, cut back to the point where it branched
(Fig.6).
Never push the blade of the pruner into the ground to cut suckers
(Fig.7)
Cut branches one by one as shown (Fig.8).
Use the pruner to remove overcrowds
or crossing
stems (Fig.9).
Use the pruner
to remove thin or weak growth(Fig.10).
Use the pruner to remove dead, damaged
and diseased
branches(Fig.11
).
Fig. 6
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Fig. 5
Fig. 7
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