Echo Power Pruner 99944200532 Operator's Manual

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12adjusTIng auTomaTIC oIler1. From bottom of gear case, turn adjustment screw (A) clockwise todecrease oil volume - counter clockwise to increase oil volume.NOTEThe automatic oiler is preset to deliver a sufficient oil dischargevolume during normal operating conditions. During heavy or drycutting conditions, the oil discharge volume may be increased toassure adequate lubrication. If oil is leaking from the bar coverarea, reduce the oil discharge volume. Refill the oil reservoir witheach tank of fuel.NOTEVery little visible oil on the saw chain will provide sufficientlubrication.CorreCTguIde agaInsTbranChprunIng TeChnIquesThe Power Pruner™ Attachment is designed for light to medium trim-ming of limbs and branches up to 203 mm (8 in.) in diameter. Followthese tips for successful operation.• Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall.• Long branches should be removed in several pieces.• Do not stand directly beneath branch being cut.• When ready to cut:Hold "cutting shoe" against branch. This will prevent whipping of thebranch. DO NOT use back and forth sawing action.• Look out for branches immediately behind the branch being cut. Ifsaw chain hits rear branch, damage to the saw chain my occur.• Accelerate to full throttle.• Apply cutting pressure.• Ease cutting pressure when nearing end of cut to maintain control.• When pruning a limb 102 mm (4 in.) diameter or larger cut as fol-lows: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.noTCorreCTblade hITs rear branChnoTCorreCTA