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12 - English
 Do not prune branches near electrical wires or buildings.
Leave this operation for professionals.
 Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for you to
see clearly.
LIMBING
See Figure 11.
WARNING:
Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on
ladders, platforms, a log, or in any position which can
cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw, which
could result in death or other serious personal injury.
Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree.
 Work slowly, keeping both hands on the pruning saw with
a firm grip. Always make sure your footing is secure and
your weight is distributed evenly on both feet.
 Leave the larger support limbs under the tree to keep the
tree off the ground while cutting.
 Limbs should be cut one at a time. Remove the cut limbs
from the work area often to help keep the work area clean
and safe.
 Keep the tree between you and the pruning saw while
limbing. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch
you are cutting.
OPERATION
PRUNING
See Figure 12.
Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree.
 Work slowly, keeping both hands on the pruning saw with
a firm grip. Always make sure your footing is secure and
your weight is distributed evenly on both feet.
 Do not cut from a ladder, this is extremely dangerous. Leave
this operation for professionals.
 Do not cut above chest height as a saw held higher is dif-
ficult to control against kickback.
 When pruning trees it is important not to make the finish-
ing cut next to the main limb or trunk until you have cut
off the limb further out to reduce the weight. This prevents
stripping the bark from the main member.
WARNING:
If the limbs to be pruned are above chest height, hire a
professional to perform the pruning. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious personal injury.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack from the product when cleaning or perform-
ing any maintenance.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing and head
protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being
thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Never use water or any liquids to clean or rinse off your
product and do not expose the product to rain or wet
conditions. Store indoors in a dry area. Corrosive liquids,
water, and chemicals can enter the product’s electronic
components and/or battery compartment and damage
electronic components and/or the battery pack, which can
result in a short circuit, increased risk of fire, and serious
personal injury. Remove any buildup of dirt and debris by
wiping the product clean with a dry cloth occasionally.