Remington BRANCH WIZARD RM0612P Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 11)

OPERATING POLE SAW

CUTTING WiTH THE POLE SAW

1. Connect Pole Saw to extension cord. Connect

extension con to power supply.

2. Use both hands to grip Pole Saw. Use only

designated grip areas when operating Pole Saw

(see Figure 9, page 12). Use firm grip. Thumbs

and fingers must wrap around Pole Saw handle

and pole.

3. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apal_.

Divide your weight evenly on both %et.

4. When ready to make a cut, press in trigger switch

lock-out and squeeze trigger switch (see Figure

10, page 12). This will turn Pole Saw on. Releas-

ing trigger switch will turn Pole Saw ofT. Make

sure Pole Saw is running at full speed before

starting a cut.

5. When starting a cut, place moving chain against

wood. Hold Pole Saw firmly in place to avoid

possible bouncing or skating (sideways move-

ment) of Pole Saw.

6. Guide Pole Saw using light pressure. Do not folve

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.

7. Remove Pole Saw from a cut with Pole Saw

running at full speed. Stop Pole Saw by releas-

ing trigger. Make sure chain has stopped before

setting Pole Saw down.

Figure 9- Designated Grip Areas

Trigger Switch Lock-out

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TRiMMiNG A TREE (PRUNING)

_i, 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 sur-

face

• in any awkward position

You may lose control of Pole Saw caus-

ing severe injury.

Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs from

a living tree. Make sum your fboting is firm. Keep

feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet.

Follow directions below to trim a tree.

1. Make first cut six inches flom tree trunk on

underside of limb. Use top of guide bar to make

this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of limb (see

Figure 1).

2. Move two to four inches farther out on limb.

Make second cut from above limb. Continue cut

until you cut limb ofT.

3. Make third cut as close to tree trunk as possible

on underside of limb stub. Use top of guide bar to

make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of stub.

4. Make fourth cut directly above third cut. Cut

down to meet third cut. This will remove limb

stub.

_, WARNING: Do not extend Pole Saw ]

handle above shoulder height.

l_ CAUTION: Seek professional help if ]

facing conditions beyond your ability.

2nd Cut - Pruning Cut (to avoid pinching)

4th Cut - Final Stub Cut

2" to 4"

(5 a 10 crn)

1st Cut - Pruning Undercut (to

avoid splintering)

Figure 10 - Pole Saw Handle with Trigger

Switch

3rd Cut - Stub Undercut (to avoid

splintering)

Figure 11 - Cutting A Limb

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