Ivation IVA-4308PCS, User Manual

1.   Kickback occurs when the chain (at the tip of the guide bar) comes in contact with a log or wood, or when the saw chain becomes 
 

jammed, often when sawing sideward, slanted or during lengthwise cuts. 

 WARNING! 

When kickback occurs, the Pole Saw can react unpredictably and cause severe injuries to the operator or bystanders.

2.   To avoid kickback:
 

a.  

Saw with guide bar at a flat angle

b.  

Do not work with a loose, overstretched or worn out chain

c.  

Ensure chain is sharpened correctly

d.  

Do not work with the tip of the guide bar

e.  

Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands

f.  

Use a low kickback chain

g.  

Ensure correct chain tension.

Avoiding Kickback During Use

1.   Hold the Pole Saw with both hands using the soft grip.

2.   Fully grip both handles at all times during operation.
 

WARNING! 

Do not operate Pole Saw using only one hand.

3.   Hold the Pole Saw at a max. angle of 60° from the horizontal 
 

level. See Figure 13, right.

WARNING! 

Do not stand directly under the limb you are 

sawing. Objects may fall different than expected. Position 

yourself well out of the path of falling limbs. Keep bystanders 

away from cutting end of garden power tool and a safe 

distance from the work area.

4.   Maintain a minimum distance of  thirty feet to bystanders.
 

WARNING! 

Do not stand on a ladder or other support while 

using Pole Saw.

5.   Make sure the power cord is located to the rear, away from 
 

the chain and wood, and kept free of branches during cutting.

6.   Hold the Pole Saw to the side of your body.
 

WARNING! 

Do not operate the Pole Saw with arms fully 

extended or attempt to saw areas that are difficult to reach.

7.   Keep a firm, steady pressure on the Pole Saw while working. 
 

Do not try to force the Pole Saw through the wood, let the 

chain do the work. Use the gripping teeth to apply minimal 

 leverage 

pressure.

8.   Use caution when reaching end of cut. The Pole Saw’s weight 
 

may change unexpectedly as it cuts free from the wood. 

Always remove the Pole Saw from a wood cut while it 

 is 

running.

Handling Pole Saw

1.   Thin branches can be cut off with a single cut.

2.   To prevent the branch from slivering and buckling, cut the 
 

branch off in several pieces. See Figure 14, right.

Cutting Thin Branches

Figure 13        

Figure 14

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