Earth Wise LPS42410 Manual Del Operario página 8

OPERATING AND INSTRUCTIONS
BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE
See figure 1-2
Keep the tree between you and the chain while limbing.
Cut from side of tree opposite branch you are cutting.
Do not cut from a ladder; this is extremely dangerous. Leave this
operation for professionals.
Do not use the pole saw for felling or bucking,
To prevent electrocution, do not operate within 50 ft. of overhead
electrical lines,.
Follow the steps below to prevent damage to tree or shrub bark.
Do not use a back-and-forth sawing motion,
Do not make the flush cut next to the main limb or trunk until you
have cut of the limb further out to reduce the weight.
Following proper cutting procedures will prevent stripping bark
from the main member.
Make a shallow first cut (1/4 of limb diameter) on the underside of
the limb close to the main limb or trunk,
Make a second cut from the top side of the limb outboard from the
first cut. Continue the cut through the limb until the limb separates
from the tree. Be prepared to balance the weight of the tool when
the limb falls.
Make a final cut close to the trunk.
For second and final cuts, (from top of limb or branch), hold front
cutting guide against the limb being cut. This will help steady the
limb and make it easier to cut. Allow the chain to cut for you; exert
only light downward pressure. If you force the cut, damage to the
bar, chain, or motor can result.
Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed. Failure to
follow proper cutting procedures will result in the bar and chain
binding and becoming pinched or trapped in the limb.
If this should happen:
Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
If the limb can be reached from the ground, lift the limb while
holding the saw. This should release the ―PINCH‖ and free the
saw.
If the saw is still trapped, call a professional for assistance.
LIMBING AND PRUNING
See figure 3-4
This unit is designed for trimming small branches and limbs up to
6 inches in diameter.
For best results, observe the following precautions.
Plan the cut carefully. Be aware of the direction in which the
branch will fall.
Branches may fall in unexpected directions. Do not stand directly
under the branch being cut.
The most typical cutting application is to position the unit at an
angle of 60° or less, depending on the specific situation, as shown.
As the angle of the pole saw shaft to ground increases, the
difficulty of making the first cut (from the underside of the limb)
increases.
Remove long branched in several stages.
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