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• Check the hedge trimmer regularly for damage.
Never continue to use a damaged hedge trimmer.
• If the hedge trimmer becomes noticeably dull, it
must be sharpened by a qualified specialist in ac-
cordance with the instructions. The hedge trimmer
must be replaced if there is noticeable imbalance.
11.3 Working with the pole-mounted pruner (21)
11.3.1 Automatic saw chain lubrication - fine ad-
justment (Fig. 10).
Fill the oil tank (23) (see 8.4.3)!
The amount of oil can be reduced or increased with
the adjusting screw.
• Clockwise - the amount of oil is reduced (-)
• Counterclockwise - the amount of oil is increased
(+)
11.3.2 Checking the automatic saw chain lubrica-
tion
• Always ensure that automatic oil system is working
properly.
• Ensure that the oil tank is always filled (23).
• During sawing work, the guide bar (26) and the saw
chain (25) must always be oiled sufficiently in order
to reduce friction on the guide bar (26).
• The guide bar (26) and the saw chain (25) must
never be without oil. If you use the saw dry or with
too little oil, the cutting performance reduces, the
service life of the guide bar (26) is reduced, the saw
chain (25) becomes blunt quicker and the guide bar
(26) wears a great deal due to overheating. You can
see that there is too little oil if smoke is produced
or the guide bar (26) or saw chain (25) discolours.
• To check the saw chain lubrication, hold the
pole-mounted pruner with the saw chain (25) over
a sheet of paper and give it full throttle for a few
seconds.
• The set oil quantity can be checked on the pa-
per. The saw chain (25) must always fling a small
amount of oil. After a few seconds, slight traces of
oil must be visible.
11.3.3 Precautionary measures for the sawing
work
Never stand directly under the branch that you want
to saw off!
Possible risk of injury caused by falling branches and
catapulting pieces of wood. In general, it is recom-
mended to set the pole-mounted pruner (21) at an
angle of 60° to the branch.
Hold the device firmly with both hands during the cut-
ting process and always ensure that you are in a bal-
anced position and have secure footing.
• Never attempt to operate your tool with one hand.
Losing control of your tool can lead to serious or
fatal injuries. Never work on a ladder, a tree branch
or any other unsafe surface.
• Do not saw strong branches in one cut, always in
several steps.
• Place the saw chain (25) on the branch to be cut.
• Apply light pressure to move the device, but do not
overload the engine.
Before cutting, clear the work area of obstructive
branches and undergrowth. Then create a retreat
area away from the place where cut branches can fall
and remove all obstacles.
Always keep the work area clear, remove the cut
branches immediately. Pay attention to your location,
the wind direction and the possible felling direction
of the branches. Be prepared for fallen branches to
kick back. Place all other tools and devices at a safe
distance from the branches to be cut, but not in the
withdrawal area.
Always monitor the condition of the tree.
Look for rot and decay in the roots and branches. If
they are rotten inside, they can break off and fall un-
expectedly while cutting. Also watch out for broken
and dead branches that could come loose due to the
vibrations and fall on you.
For very thick or tough branches, first make a small
cut beneath the branch before working from top to
bottom to prevent it breaking off.
Basic cutting technique
Heavy branches break off easily when sawing and
long strips of bark break off from the trunk which
causes lasting damage to the tree. You can signifi-
cantly reduce this risk with the following cutting tech-
nique:
• First saw the branch about 10 cm away from the
trunk on the underside of the branch.
• Make another cut about 15 cm to the trunk from
above.
• Keep sawing until the branch breaks off. There is
now no longer a risk of damaging the bark on the
trunk.
• Finally, remove the remaining branch stump with a
clean cut from above along the trunk.
• To keep the damage to the tree to a minimum, we
also recommend sealing the cutting area with graft-
ing wax.
Dangers from reactive forces
Reactive forces occur during the operation of the saw
chain (25). The forces that are to be applied to the
wood act against the operator. They occur when the
moving saw chain (25) comes into contact with a solid
object such as a branch or is jammed. These forces
can lead to a loss of control and injuries.
Understanding how these forces occur can help you
avoid the moment of shock and loss of control.
This saw is designed so that the kick-back effects are
not as noticeable as with conventional chainsaws.
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