Poulan PLN1510 - Manual (Page 11)

ally intended for outdoor use and
marked SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A,
STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A,
SJTOW-A, STJW, or SJTW.
3. Inspect the extension power cord for
loose or exposed wires and damag­
ed insulation. If damaged, replace
before using the appliance.
WARNING
Do not operate your chain saw in a wet
or damp environment. Do not expose
the saw to rain, snow or sleet. Moisture
will cause short circuits,Replace or
repair any damaged or frayed extension
cords before using your saw. Keep the
cord away from the cutting area and
position the cord so that it will not be
caught on branches or other objects
during cutting.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
DOUBLE INSULATION [o]NO
SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE
Do not use if the cord or plug is dama­
ged. Your appliance is double insulated
to help protect against electric shock.
Double insulation construction consists
of two(2) separate "layers” of electrical
insulation.
Appliances built with this insulation sys­
tem are not intended to be grounded.
As a result, the extension cord used
with your appliance can be plugged into
any conventional 120 volt electrical
outlet.
Normal safety precautions must be
observed when operating an electrical
appliance. The double insulation
system is only for added protection
against injury resulting from a possible
internal electrical insulation failure,
WARNING
Your double insulated appliance has no
serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt
to repair it yourself. For service informa­
tion, contact the Poutan Product
Service Department toll-free number
listed on the back cover of this manual.
5 - GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
5-1, TRIMMING A TREE
(PRUNING)
WARNING
Avoid kickback.Kickback can result in
severe injury or death. See Kickback,
page 6, to avoid risk of kickback. Do not
operate poie saw while in a tree, on a
ladder or any other unstable work surfa­
ce, or in any awkward position. You
may lose control of pole saw causing
severe injury. Do not extend arms
above shoulders when using pole saw.
Seek professional help if facing
conditions beyond your ability.
Trimming a tree is the process of
cutting limbs from a living tree. Make
sure footing is firm.K eep feet apart.
Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
1 .Make first cut six inches from tree
trunk on underside of limb. Use top
of guide bar to make this cut. (Cut
1/3 through diameter of limb, see
Fig.5-1A)
2. Move two to four inches farther out
on limb.Make second cut from above
limb.make second cut from above
3,
limb. Continue cut until you cut limb
off.
Make third cut as dose to tree trunk
as possible on underside of limb
stub. Use top of guide bar to make
this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter of
stub.
4, Make fourth cut directly above third
cut. Cut down to meet third cut. This
will remove limb stub.
'1/
2
Sc
10:,
5-1A
5-2. FELLING
Felling is the term for cutting down a
tree. Small trees up to6'7'’(15-18cm) in
diameter are usually cut in a single cut.
Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch
11