Oregon PS750-091 Manuel D'instructions Original page 20

Maintain a steady speed throughout the cut,
releasing pressure just before the end of the
cut .
If the saw stops suddenly when cutting, remove
the saw from the cut, then resume cutting
using lighter pressure on the limb .
PRUNING
• Clear the work area . Falling limbs may bounce
or "spring back" after they hit the ground,
so it is essential to keep the ground clear to
provide multiple retreat paths .
• Plan retreat paths before beginning to cut,
and make sure there are no obstructions .
Always know how to get out of the way of
falling branches .
• Make sure bystanders or helpers are a safe
distance from falling branches . Bystanders or
helpers should not stand directly in front of or
behind the operator . See Fig . 1 in "Work Area
Safety" .
• Maintain solid footing and hold the pole saw
firmly with both hands . Do not overreach .
Never climb a tree or ladder to reach high
limbs .
• Prune lower limbs before pruning higher ones .
• Allow the saw chain to achieve full speed
before cutting .
• Apply light pressure to the branch .
• For long limbs (Fig . 23), cut the end of the limb
first (1) to relieve pressure from the limb, then
prune closer to the trunk (2) .
FIG. 23
(1)
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Operating the Pole Saw
(2)
• Thick limbs (greater than 4 inches in diameter)
can splinter or pinch the chain when making a
single cut from the top . To avoid pinching or
splintering (Fig . 24), first make one shallow
relief cut on the bottom surface of the limb (1),
then cut the limb all of the way through from
the top of the limb (2) .
FIG. 24
(2)
(1)
• After most of the limb has been removed,
make one smooth cut near the trunk (Fig . 25) .
FIG. 25
Pole Saw Model PS750-091