Operation, Warning – Homelite UT34020 User Manual
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As the angle of the pole pruner boom to ground
increases, the difficulty of making the first cut (from
the underside of limb) increases. Failure to follow
this procedure can result in the blade binding and
becoming pinched or trapped in the limb. If this
should happen:
1 Stop the unit and remove the battery pack.
2 Remove the blade retaining screw, with the allen
wrench supplied, then remove the unit from the
trapped blade.
3 Lift the limb while holding the blade. This should
release the “pinch” and free the blade.
4 If the blade or pole pruner is still trapped, call a
professional for assistance.
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The long reach of the unit allows the operator to
prune branches or limbs that are normally out of
reach.
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Long branches should be removed in several
stages.
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Cutting lower branches first will allow the top
branches more room to fall.
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Work slowly, keeping both hands on the pole pruner
with a firm grip. Maintain secure footing and bal-
ance.
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Keep the tree between you and the blade while
limbing. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
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Do not cut from a ladder, this is extremely danger-
ous. Leave this operation for professionals.
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Do not use for felling or bucking.
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When pruning trees it is important not to make the flush
cut next to the main limb or trunk until you have cut off
the limb further out to reduce the weight. This prevents
stripping the bark from the main member. Underbuck
the branch 1/4 way through for your first cut, your
second cut should overbuck to drop the branch off. Now
make your final cut smoothly and neatly against the
main member so the bark will grow back to seal the
wound.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not
stand on ladders, platforms, a log or in any
position which can cause you to lose your
balance or control of the unit.
WARNING:
To prevent electrocution, do not operate within 50
feet (15m) of overhead electrical lines.
See Figure
16.
WARNING:
Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away.
See Figure 16.
50'
15m
Fig. 16