Oregon PS750-092 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. 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.
first ( ) to relieve pressure from the limb, then
prune closer to the trunk ( ).
FIG. 23
(1)
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Operating the Pole Saw
), cut the end of the limb
(2)
• Thick limbs (greater than inches in diameter)
can splinter or pinch the chain when making a
single cut from the top. To avoid pinching or
splintering (Fig. ), first make one shallow
relief cut on the bottom surface of the limb ( ),
then cut the limb all of the way through from
the top of the limb ( ).
FIG. 24
(2)
(1)
• After most of the limb has been removed,
make one smooth cut near the trunk (Fig.
FIG. 25
Pole Saw Model PS750-092
).