Haussmann DB6107E12 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 34

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap
around Pole saw handle and pole.
Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart.
Spread your weight evenly on both feet.
When ready to make a cut, press in trigger
switch lock-out and squeeze trigger switch (see.
pic 16 ) This will turn pole saw on. Releasing
trigger switch will turn pole saw off. Make sure
pole saw is running at full speed before starting
a cut.
When starting a cut, place moving chain
against wood. Hold pole saw firmly in place to
avoid possible bouncing or skating (sideways
movement) of pole saw.
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.
Remove pole saw from a cut with pole saw
running at full speed. Stop pole saw by releasing
trigger. Make sure chain has stopped before
setting pole saw down.
TRIMMING A TREE
WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kickback can result
in severe injury or death.
See Kickback, page 30, 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
CAUTION: Seek professional help if facing
conditions beyond your ability.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs
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from a living tree. Make sure your footing is firm.
Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on
both feet. Follow directions below to trim a tree.
Make first cut 6" (15 cm) from tree trunk on
underside of limb. Use top of guide bar to make
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this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of limb (See
Pic 23)
Make move to 4" (10 cm) farther out on limb.
Make second cut from above limb. Continue cut
until you cut limb off.
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.
Make fourth cut directly above third cut. Cut
down to meet third cut. This will remove limb
stub.