Operation; Working Position; Important - Maruyama QC-PS Manuel Du Propriétaire

Operation

• Do not stand immediately below the
branch that is to be cut. The branch
may fall directly below and the branch
may also bounce off other branches or
the ground in an unexpected direction
and cause injury to the worker.
• Do not allow anyone to enter within a
15 meter radius.
• The Pruner is not insulated to prevent
electric shock. Keep it away from any
power lines with at least 15 meters
when working, as there is threat of
electrocution.

Working position

1. Choose a working position where the inclination
of the pole remains at 60 degrees or less.
2. Start cutting from the lower branches first so that
the branches will fall off easily when cut.
3. The cut branches may fall towards the worker, so be sure
to select a location that enables a stable footing and
provides an easy escape in the case of an emergency.
WARNING
• Wear a hat or helmet, protective glasses,
gloves and ear plugs while working.
Furthermore, wear a dust mask
whenever a lot of pollen or chipping
powder is expected, which may be
harmful for the health.
Cutting wood
1. Turn the pruner on full throttle and press the saw
chain lightly against the wood to cut.
2. The cutting capacity is reduced when the engine
revolution is slowed down and the saw chain is
pressed hard against the wood.

IMPORTANT:

• Pressing the saw chain hard against the wood not
only tires the operator quicker but also quickens
the wear of the saw chain and guide bar.
DANGER
• If wood cannot be cut without pressing the
saw chain hard against it, this indicates that
the saw chain is becoming dull. In such cases,
either sharpen the saw chain or replace it
with a new chain.
Pruning thick branches
Attempting to cut a thick branch in one go often results
in the guide bar jamming in the branch or otherwise
encountering difficulties in cutting. The method
described below makes cutting thick branches easier:
1. First of all, cut a section slightly away and on the
lower side of the desired area of the branch to be
cut.
2. Then, start cutting from the upper side of the
branch.
3. hereafter, cut into the
lower side where the
desired area of branch
is to be cut.
4. Finally, cut through
from the upper side
where the branch is to
be cut, cutting the
branch off.
IMPORTANT:
chain jams into the branch, do not
force it. Widen the cut using a wedge to
remove the pruner and try cutting it
again. Forcing the pruner may damage
the main unit of the pruner and cause
a malfunction of the pruner.
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