MTD TP720r - Manual (Page 8)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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OPERATING THE PRUNER
WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and
body protection to reduce the risk of injury
when operating this unit.
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position
(Figs. 10 & 11). Check for the following:
• The operator is wearing a face shield, head protection
and proper clothing.
• Harness is adjusted to proper position.
• The handle is adjusted to provide the best grip.
• The operator has a firm grip on both the throttle grip
and handle.
1. When operating the pruner, rest the foot of the pruner
against the tree limb that is being cut
(Fig. 12).
2. Make the first cut one (1) foot (30.5 cm) from where
the final cut will be (Fig. 13).
3. Cut to the outside of the branch collar to avoid
damage to the tree (Fig. 14)
Fig. 12
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 14
1 Foot
(30.5 cm)
Foot
Collar
Fig. 13
Cut