Pruning Techniques - Echo PPT-236ES Manual De Instrucciones

 Check that the cutting attachment, guide bar, and saw chain is firmly attached and in safe operating condition.
 Use only one YAMABIKO-approved extension on the pruner.
 Do not hit rocks, stones, tree stumps, and other foreign objects with the saw chain.
 Do not cut into the ground with the saw chain.
 If cutting attachment end strikes an obstruction, stop engine immediately and inspect saw chain for damage.
 Do not operate with a dull, fractured, or discolored saw chain.
 Remove all foreign objects from work area.
 Always cover the guide bar and saw chain with guide bar cover during transportation and for storage.
 Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. This product is equipped with a spark
arrestor and a spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating
to fire prevention requirements.

Pruning techniques

Guide against branch
Blade hits rear branch
Pruning operation
 Use of Pruner may be subject to local regulations.
 Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall.
 Plan retreat path from falling branch. Cut branches bounce
when striking ground.
 Long branches should be removed in several pieces.
 Do not stand directly beneath branch being cut.
 When ready to cut: Hold "cutting shoe" against branch. This
will prevent whipping of the branch. Do not use back and forth
sawing action.
 Look out for branch immediately behind the branch being cut.
If saw chain hits rear branch damage to saw chain may occur.
 Accelerate to full throttle.
 Apply cutting pressure.
 Ease cutting pressure when nearing end of cut to maintain
control.
 When pruning a limb 102 mm diameter or larger cut as follows:
(1) Under cut 1/4 limb diameter near tree trunk.
(2) Finish top cut slightly farther out on limb.
(3) Flush cut stub at trunk.
 Do not use for felling or bucking.
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