Trimming A Tree (Pruning) - Worx WA0222 Manual Original

Touching the ground while the Chain is moving
is dangerous and will dull the Chain.
(3) Use both hands to grip saw. Use a firm grip.
Thumbs and fingers must wrap around saw
handles. (See Fig. G)
(4) Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet-
shoulder width apart. Distribute your weight
evenly on both feet.
(5) When ready to make a cut, push the Lock-off
Button and Switch Trigger completely. This will
turn saw on. Releasing them will turn the saw
off. Make sure the saw is running at full speed
before starting a cut.
(6) When starting a cut, slowly place moving chain
against the wood. The wood should be as close
to the saw body as possible. Hold saw firmly
in place to avoid possible bouncing or skating
(sideways movement) of saw.
(7) Guide the saw using light pressure and do not
put excessive force on the saw, letting the saw
do its work. The motor will overload and can
burn out. It will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was intended.
(8) Remove the saw from a cut with the saw running
at full speed. Stop the saw by releasing the
lock-off button and switch trigger. Make sure the
chain has stopped before setting the saw down.
(9) Keep practicing on scrap logs in a secure
working area until you are comfortable, using a
fluid motion and a steady cutting rate.
Kickback Safety Devices on This Saw
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This saw has a low-kickback chain and reduced
kickback Guide Bar. Both items reduce the chance of
kickback. However, kickback can still occur with this
saw.
The following steps will reduce the risk of kickback.
• Use both hands to grip saw while saw is
running. Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must
wrap around saw handles.
• Keep all safety items in place on saw. Make sure
they work properly.
• Keep solid footing and balance at all times.
• Stand slightly to the left side of saw. This keeps
your body from being in direct line with chain.
• Do not let Guide Bar nose touch anything when
chain is moving.
• Never try cutting through two logs at same time.
Only cut one log at a time.
• Do not bury the Guide Bar nose or try plunge cut
(boring into wood using Guide Bar nose.
• Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that
may pinch chain.
• Use extreme caution when re-entering a
previous cut.
• Use only the low-kickback chain and Guide
Bar that were supplied with this pole saw or
recommended.
• Never use a dull or loose chain. Keep chain sharp
with proper tension.
Pole saw attachment
OPERATION FOR POLE SAW
Cutting with shoulder strap (See Fig. G)
The extension pole is supplied with a shoulder strap
that gives extra support when hoisting the pole saw
in the air. Hook the shoulder strap to the extension
pole and wrap around your shoulder. The shoulder
strap can also soften the impact if the pole saw is
dropped after the completion of a cut.
Cutting with extension pole
1. Install the battery pack into the machine.
2. Before cutting a high branch, consider all the
same points detailed in the previous section
"Trimming Branches" but pay particular attention
to the likely path of the falling branch.
WARNING: Do not stand directly below
a branch being cut. Keep bystanders far
away. Do not stand on a ladder or other
type of unstable support while using
the tool. Do not use the tool near cable,
electrical power or telephone lines. Keep
3m away from all power lines. (See Fig.
H1-H4)
3. Use both hands to grip Pole Saw. Use only
designated grip areas when operating Pole Saw
(See Fig. H5) Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers
must wrap around Pole Saw handle and pole.
4. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart.
Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
5. When ready to make a cut, fully press the Lock-off
Button and Switch Trigger. This will turn Pole Saw
on. Releasing them will turn Pole Saw off. Make
sure saw is running at full speed before starting a
cut.
6. When starting a cut, place moving chain
against wood. Hold Pole Saw firmly in place to
avoid possible bouncing or skating (sideways
movement) of saw.
7 . Guide Pole Saw using light pressure. Do not force
Pole Saw. The motor will overload and can burn
out. It will do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was intended.
8. Remove Pole Saw from a cut with saw running
at full speed. Stop Pole Saw by releasing trigger.
Make sure chain has stopped before setting Pole
Saw down.

TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING)

WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback can
result in severe injury or death.
See Kickback, to avoid risk of kickback.
WARNING: Do not operate Pole Saw while
• in a tree
• on a ladder or any other unstable surface
• in any awkward position
You may lose control of Pole Saw causing
severe injury.
WARNING: Do not extend arms above
shoulders when using Pole Saw.
CAUTION: Seek professional help if facing
conditions beyond your ability.
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