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Using the Machine, Preparations, Typical applications

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Using the Machine english / USA 390BA018 KN 390BA020 KN Preparations : Wear suitable protective clothing and equipment - see chapter "Safety Precautions". : Adjust telescopic shaft to required length. : Start the engine. : Put on the shoulder strap. Never throw cuttings into the household garbage can - cuttings can be composted. . To help avoid the risk of injury, never stand directly underneath the branch you are cutting - be wary of falling branches. Note that a branch may spring back at you after it hits the ground. Cutting sequence To allow branches a free fall, always cut the lower branches first. Prune heavy branches (large diameter) in several controllable pieces. Working position Hold the control handle with your right hand, and the shaft with your left hand. Your left arm should be extended to the most comfortable position. The shaft should always be held at an angle of 60° or less! Cutting above obstacles The unit's long reach makes it possible to prune branches that are overhanging obstacles, such as rivers or lakes.The tool angle in this case depends on the position of the branch. Typical applications Standard cut The most convenient working position is a tool angle of 60°, but any lesser angle may be used to suit the situation concerned. HT 73 13

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HT 73
english / USA
Preparations
:
Wear suitable protective clothing
and equipment - see chapter
"Safety Precautions".
:
Adjust telescopic shaft to required
length.
:
Start the engine.
:
Put on the shoulder strap.
Never throw cuttings into the
household garbage can - cuttings
can be composted.
.
To help avoid the risk of injury, never
stand directly underneath the
branch you are cutting – be wary of
falling branches. Note that a branch
may spring back at you after it hits
the ground.
Cutting sequence
To allow branches a free fall, always cut
the lower branches first. Prune heavy
branches (large diameter) in several
controllable pieces.
Working position
Hold the control handle with your right
hand, and the shaft with your left hand.
Your left arm should be extended to the
most comfortable position.
The shaft should always be held at an
angle of 60° or less!
Typical applications
Standard cut
The most convenient working position is
a tool angle of
60°, but any lesser angle
may be used to suit the situation
concerned.
Cutting above obstacles
The unit's long reach makes it possible
to prune branches that are overhanging
obstacles, such as rivers or lakes.The
tool angle in this case depends on the
position of the branch.
Using the Machine
390BA018 KN
390BA020 KN