26OPERATIONFig. 35 Fig. 36 Fig. 37 Fig. 38● Use the product only with secure footing. Hold the product at the right-hand side of your body.Regularly change the working position and include rest periods during operation.● Do not operate the product with arms fully extended or attempt to cut areas which are difficult toreach.● Keep a firm, steady pressure on the product while working with it. Do not try to force the productthrough the wood, let the cutting device do the work, using the gripping teeth to apply minimalleverage pressure.● Beware when reaching the end of the cut. The weight of the product may change unexpectedlyas it cuts free from the wood. Accidents can occur to the legs and feet. Always remove theproduct from a wood cut while it is running.NOTE: The chain must be running at full speed before it comes into contact with the wood.Thin Branches (Fig. 35-38)● Thin branches can be cut off with one single cut. To prevent the branch from slivering andbuckling the branch should be cut off in several pieces (Fig. 35).Thick BranchesWhen cutting off larger branches three cuts are necessary.● First cut into the branch from below outside the place where you intend to cut off the branch.The cut should go from one third to halfway through the branch (Fig. 36).● Cut into the branch from the top outside at the same height the branch is sawn from top (Fig. 37).● Last, cut off the stump with one clean cut from top to bottom (Fig. 38).● You might want to seal the cut with a suitable compound.NOTE: Remove the branches lying on the floor regularly to avoid stumbling hazards. Check theoil level regularly and fill up if necessary. Switch the power off and disconnect from power sourcewhen leaving the product.After Use● Switch the product off, remove the battery back and let it cool down.● Check, clean and store the product as described below.