OPERATING CHAIN SAW
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TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING)
WARNING: Avoid kickback. Kick-
back can result in severe injury or death.
See Kickback, page 3, 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.
WARNING: Do not extend arms
above shoulders when using Pole Saw.
CAUTION: Seek professional help if
facing conditions beyond your ability.
Trimming a tree is the process of cutting limbs 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.
1. Make first cut six inches from tree trunk on un-
derside of limb. Use top of guide bar to make
this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of limb (see
Figure 18).
2. Move two to four inches farther out on limb.
Make second cut from above limb. Continue cut
until you cut limb off.
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.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE
You may have further questions about assembling,
operating, or maintaining this saw. If so, contact
DESA International's Technical Service Department
at 1-800-858-8501.
You can also visit DESA International's technical
service web site at www.desatech.com.
REPAIR SERVICE
Note: Only use original replacement parts. This will
protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced
under warranty.
Each authorized service center is independently
owned and operated. For additional service center
or warranty information, call 1-800-858-8501.
WARRANTY SERVICE
If Pole Saw requires warranty service, return it to
nearest authorized service center. You must show
proof of purchase. If faulty materials or workman-
ship caused damage, we will replace saw without
charge.
NON-WARRANTY SERVICE
If Pole Saw requires service, return it to nearest au-
thorized service center. Repairs will be billed to you
at regular repair list prices. Note: Normal wear, mis-
use, abuse, neglect, or accidental damage is not cov-
ered under warranty.
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