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Preparation
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chain tension, wear protective gloves.
3.
Before starting the tool, inspect the tool for dam-
ages, loose screws/nuts or improper assembly.
Sharpen blunt saw chain. If the saw chain is bent
or damaged, replace it. Check all control levers and
switches for easy action. Clean and dry the grips.
4. Never attempt to start the tool if the tool is
damaged or not fully assembled. Otherwise
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tor’s body size.
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chain oil, if necessary.
Starting the tool
1. Wear the personal protective equipments
before starting the tool.
2. Before starting the tool, make sure that there
is no person or animal in the work area.
3. When installing the battery cartridge, keep
the saw chain and guide bar clear of your
The saw chain may move when starting and may
and/or property.
4.
balance and secure footing.
Operation
1.
tool immediately.
2.
If you notice any unusual condition (e.g. noise, vibra-
the tool until the cause is recognized and solved.
3. The saw chain continues to move for a short
to contact the saw chain.
4. During operation, use the shoulder harness.
5. Hold the front grip with your left hand and the
rear grip with your right hand, no matter you
are right-hander or left-hander. Wrap your
6.
Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
because the saw chain may contact hidden wir-
ing. A saw chain contacting a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the extended-reach pruner
“live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
7. Never attempt to operate the tool with one
hand. Loss of control may result in serious or
your hands and feet away from the saw chain.
8.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Watch for hidden obstacles such as
tree stumps, roots and ditches to avoid stumbling.
9.
Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of control.
10. If the tool gets heavy impact or fall, check the
condition before continuing work. If there is
any damage or doubt, ask Makita authorized
service center for the inspection and repair.
11. Do not touch the head of the tool. The head of
the tool becomes hot during operation.
12. Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused
by fatigue. We recommend to take a 10 to
20-minute rest every hour.
13. When you leave the tool, even if it is a short
battery cartridge. The running and unattended
tool may be used by unauthorized person and
cause serious accident.
14. When operating the tool, do not raise your
right hand above your shoulder height.
15. During operation, never hit the saw chain
against hard obstacles such stones and nails.
Take particular care when cutting branches
next to walls, wire fences or the like.
16.
If branches get caught in the tool, always stop the
tool and remove the battery cartridge. Otherwise
17. If the saw chain becomes clogged, always
cartridge before cleaning.
18.
Accelerating the tool with the saw chain blocked
increases the load and will damage the tool.
19. Before cutting limbs, keep an escape area
away from the falling limb. First, clear
obstructs such as limbs and branches from
the work area. Move all tools and goods from
the escape area to another safe place.
20. Before cutting branches and limbs, check
the falling direction of them, considering the
trees, wind direction, etc. Pay full attention to
the falling direction, and the rebound of the
branch, which hit the ground.
21. Never hold the tool at an angle of more than
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underneath the limb being cut.
22.
Pay attention to broken or bent branches. They may
23. Before cutting limbs that you intend to cut,
remove branches and leaves around them.
Otherwise the saw chain may be caught by them.
24. To prevent the saw chain from being caught in
the kerf, do not release the lever before pulling
the saw chain out of the kerf.
25. If the saw chain is bound in the kerf, immedi-
ately stop the tool, carefully move the branch
to open the kerf and release the saw chain.
26.
Avoid kickback (rotational reactive force towards
the operator). To prevent kickback, never use the
guide bar nose or perform a penetrating cut. Always
beware of the position of the guide bar nose.
27. Check the chain tension frequently. When
cartridge. If the tension is loose, tighten it.
Transport
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the guide bar cover during transportation.
2. When transporting the tool, carry it in a hori-
zontal position by holding the grip.