• Use RedMax chain oil for maximum saw chain life
and to minimise environmental damage. If RedMax
chain oil is not available, we recommend you to use
a standard chain oil.
• Use a chain oil with good adherence to the saw
chain.
• Use a chain oil with correct viscosity range that
agrees with the air temperature.
CAUTION: If the oil is too thin, it runs out
before the fuel. In temperatures below
0°C/32°F some chain oils become too
thick, which can cause damage to the oil
pump components.
• Use the recommended cutting equipment. Refer to
.
To use the product
• Hold the product as close to your body as possible to
get the best balance. Use the harness to support the
weight of the machine and make it easier to handle.
• Make sure that the tip does not touch the ground.
• Do not rush the work, but work steadily until all the
branches have been cut back cleanly.
• Always slow the engine to idle speed after each
working operation. Long periods at full throttle
without any load on the engine can lead to serious
engine damage.
• Always work at full throttle.
• Whenever possible position yourself so that you can
make the cut at right angles to the branch.
90°
• Do not work with the shaft held straight out in front of
you (like a fishing rod) as this increases the apparent
weight of the cutting attachment.
• Cut large branches in sections so that you have
better control over where they fall.
• Never cut through the swelling at the root of the
branch as this will slow down healing and increase
the risk of fungal attack!
• Use the stop at the base of the cutting head to
provide support during cutting. This will help prevent
the cutting attachment from ”jumping” on the branch.
• Make an initial cut on the underside of the branch
before cutting through the branch. This will prevent
tearing of the bark, which could lead to slow healing
and cause permanent damage to the tree. The cut
should not be deeper than 1/3 of the branch
thickness to prevent jamming. Keep the chain
running while you withdraw the cutting attachment
from the branch to prevent it jamming.
• Use the harness to support the weight of the
machine and make it easier to handle.
• Make sure you have a firm footing and that you can
work without being hampered by branches, stones
and trees.
WARNING: Never activate the throttle
without having the cutting attachment in
full view.
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