2.
Hold the product with one hand on the
gripping surface
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rear handle
.
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3.
Press the lock-off button
hold it in position.
4.
Squeeze the on / off switch
product on (see Fig. I). Release the lock-off
button afterwards.
Switching off:
1.
Release the on / off switch
product off.
Overload protection
NOTE
The indicated battery capacity may differ
u
slightly from its actual capacity. Recharge the
battery pack when necessary.
This product features a battery protection, which
cuts off the power when the product is overloaded.
1.
Release the on / off switch
product off.
2.
Remove the product from the working surface,
to remedy the overload.
3.
Press the lock-off button
and then squeeze the on / off switch
If the product does not work, change the
battery pack and repeat.
Cutting techniques
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Pruning
NOTE
The chain must be running at full speed
u
before it comes into contact with the wood.
1.
Always hold the product firmly with both
hands on gripping surface
handle
. Never operate this product using
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only one hand (see Fig. J).
2.
Maintain a firm grip with your thumbs and
fingers encircling the handles. A firm grip
will help you reduce 'kickback' and maintain
control of the product.
3.
Always hold the product at an angle of not
more than 60° from the horizontal level.
Otherwise safe operation is not possible
(see Fig. K).
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and with the other on the
to either side and
3
to switch the
2
to switch the
2
to switch the
2
, hold it position
3
.
2
and rear
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4.
Never stand directly under the limb you
are sawing. Objects may fall different than
expected. There is risk of being struck by
falling branches or by those that rebound
after hitting the ground. Always position
yourself out of the path of falling limps
(see Fig. L).
5.
Keep other persons away from cutting end of
product and at a safe distance from the work
area. Maintain a minimum distance of 10 m
to bystanders (see Fig. M).
6.
Never stand on a ladder or other type of
unstable support while using the product.
Insecure stand invites hazards (see Fig. N).
7.
Use the product only with secure footing.
Hold the product at the right-hand side of
your body. Regularly change the working
position and include rest periods during
operation.
8.
Do not operate the product with arms fully
extended or attempt to cut areas which are
difficult to reach.
9.
Keep a firm, steady pressure on the product
while working with it. Do not try to force the
product through the wood, let the cutting
device do the work, using the gripping teeth
to apply minimal leverage pressure.
10. Beware when reaching the end of the cut.
The weight of the product may change
unexpectedly as it cuts free from the wood.
Accidents can occur to the legs and feet.
Always remove the product from a wood cut
while it is running.
Thin branches
Thin branches can be cut off with one single cut. To
prevent the branch from slivering and buckling the
branch should be cut off in several pieces
(see Fig. O).
Thick branches
NOTE
Remove the branches lying on the floor
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regularly to avoid stumbling hazards. Check
the oil level regularly and fill up if necessary.
Switch the product off and remove the
battery pack when leaving the product.
When cutting off larger branches three cuts are
necessary.