Pruning Techniques - Echo MTA-PP/E Manual De Instrucciones

Pruning operation
 Check that the cutting attachment, guide bar, and saw chain is firmly attached and in safe operating condition.
 Do not hit rocks, stones, tree stumps, and other foreign objects with the saw chain.
 Do not cut into the ground with the saw chain.
 When remove the blockage of saw chain, always turn off the engine.
 If cutting attachment end strikes an obstruction, stop the unit immediately and inspect saw chain for damage.
 Do not operate with a dull, fractured, or discolored saw chain.
 Remove all foreign objects from work area.
 Always cover the guide bar and saw chain with guide bar cover during transportation and for storage.
 Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. This product is equipped with a spark
arrestor and a spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating
to fire prevention requirements.

Pruning techniques

Guide against branch
Blade hits rear branch
 Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall.
 Plan retreat path from falling branch. Cut branches bounce
when striking ground.
 Long branches should be removed in several pieces.
 Do not stand directly beneath branch being cut.
 When ready to cut: Hold "cutting shoe" against branch. This
will prevent whipping of the branch. Do not use back and forth
sawing action.
 Look out for branch immediately behind the branch being cut.
If saw chain hits rear branch damage to saw chain may occur.
 Accelerate to full throttle.
 Apply cutting pressure.
 Ease cutting pressure when nearing end of cut to maintain
control.
 When pruning a limb 102 mm diameter or larger cut as follows:
(1) Under cut 1/4 limb diameter near tree trunk.
(2) Finish top cut slightly farther out on limb.
(3) Flush cut stub at trunk.
 Do not use for felling or bucking.
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