Echo PPT-266H - Manual (Page 25)

PPT-266/H OPERATION
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• 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 the cutting shoe against the branch. This will prevent
whipping of the branch. DO NOT use back and forth sawing
action.
• Look out for branches immediately behind the branch being
cut. If saw chain hits a rear branch damage to the saw chain
and guide bar may occur.
• Accelerate to full throttle.
• Ease cutting pressure when nearing end of cut to maintain
control
• When pruning a limb 102 mm (4 in.) 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.
Correct
Guide against branch
Not Correct
Blade Hits Rear Branch
Not Correct