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10.13.1 Sawing off small branches:
▪ Place the locating surface of the saw against the branch in order to prevent jerky
movements of the saw when you begin to cut it. Guide the saw with light pressure from the
top to the bottom through the branch. Watch out for premature breakage of the branch if
you have misjudged the size and weight.
10.13.2 Sawing off larger branches:
▪ In the case of larger branches, select a relief cut first of all to ensure that the sawing
process is controlled. To do this, saw an incision into the bottom third of the branch (with
the upper side of the blade). Then saw from top to bottom towards the first cut (with the
underside of the blade)
10.13.3 Sawing in sections:
Saw off large or long branches in sections so that you have control over the place where the
branch section lands.
▪ Saw the lower branches of the tree off first in order to make it easier for the branches that
have been cut off to fall to the ground.
▪ After the cut is completed, the weight of the saw increases abruptly for the operator, as the
saw is no longer supported on the branch. There is a danger that you will lose control of
the device.
▪ You should only pull the saw out of the cut with the saw chain running in order to avoid
jamming.
▪ Do not saw with the tip of the cutting equipment.
▪ Do not saw the bulge at the base of the branch because this will prevent the tree from
healing.
11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Your tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of
maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular
cleaning.
▪ Regularly clean the ventilation slot in your tool using a soft brush or dry cloth.
▪ Regularly clean the cutting line and spool using a soft brush or dry cloth.
▪ Regularly use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt from the underneath of the guard.
11.1 Cleaning the chain saw
The chain saw must be cleaned of saw dust at regular intervals.
▪ Remove the sprocket cover.
▪ Remove the saw chain (17) from the bar (18) and clean the guide rail.
▪ Keep the saw chain (17) sharp and check the tension, check the oil level and the oil
supply.
11.2 Cleaning the hedge trimmer
▪ Check the hedge trimmer for loose screws on the cutter bar and tighten these if
necessary.
▪ Remove stuck cuttings.
▪ Maintain the cutter bar using an oil spray or an oil can.
11.3 Cleaning the trimmer and brush cutter attachment
▪ Remove stuck cuttings.
▪ Keep the cutting blade (1) sharp to facilitate your work.