Craftsman 71.74295 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 11)

length with the pole saw standing

vertically. The top section of the pole

could descend rapidly and pinch your

hand.

PIVOTING THE SAW HEAD

The pole is designed to pivot at the top

end to allow the saw head to contact

branches in the most advantageous

position. To pivot the saw head,

squeeze the two black buttons at

the top of the pole (only the left side

button will actually depress), pivot the

saw head to the desired position, and

release the buttons to lock the saw

head in place. (see figure 18)

Figure 18

PRUNING WITH THE POLE SAW

HOLDING THE POLE SAW - Hold the

pole saw firmly with both hands when

the motor is running. Use a firm grip

with thumb and fingers of one hand

encircling the control handle, and the

thumb and fingers of the other hand

encircling the fiberglass pole. (see

figure 19)

Figure 19

USING THE POLE SAW =Atways be

sure of your footing and hold the pole

saw firmly with both hands while the

motor is running.

NEVER STAND ON A LADDER -

Only operate the pole saw with both

feet planted firmly on the ground.

OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL LINES

- Never operate the pole saw within

50 feet of overhead electrical lines,

Failure to observe this precaution

could result in severe injury,

WARNING: KICKBACK may occur

when the nose or tip of the guide bar

touches an object, or when the wood

closes in and pinches the saw chain in

the cut. Tip contact in some cases may

cause a lightning fast reverse reaction,

kicking the guide bar up and back

towards the operator. Pinching the

saw chain along the top of the guide

bar may push the guide bar rapidly

back towards the operator. Either of

these reactions may cause you to lose

control of the saw which could result in

serious injury to user.

To Cut Branches From a Tree:

Make sure the saw is running before

attempting to make a cut.

Using light pressure make a cut on

the underside of the branch six inches

from the trunk using the top side of the

chain. This cut should be no deeper

than 1/3 the thickness of the branch.

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