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Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
increased kickback.
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Keep all parts ofthe body away from the saw chain.
Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed
material. saw chain continues to move after the switch
is turned off. A moment of inattention while operationg
the pole pruner may result in serious personal injury.
•
Carry the Pole pruner by the handle with the saw
chain stopped. When transporting or storing the pole
pruner, always fit the saw chain device cover. Proper
handling of the pole pruner will reduce possible
personal injury from the saw chain.
•
Hold the pole pruner by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the saw chain may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. A saw chain contacting a "live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the pole pruner
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
•
Do not use the pole pruner in bad weather conditions,
especially when there is a risk of lightning. This
decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
•
To reduse the risk of elctrocution, never use mear any
electrical power lines. Contact with or use near power
lines may cause serious injury or electric shock
resulting in death.
•
Always use two hands when operating the pole
pruner. Hold the pole pruner with both hands to avoid
loss of control.
•
Always use head protection when operating the pole
pruner overhead. Falling debris can result in serious
personal injury.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT!
Always disconnect the battery before any maintenace
on the machine.
National or local regulations may regulate the use.
Comply to given regulations.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
Store the machine out of reach of children. Never allow
children or other persons not trained in the use of the
machine and/or the battery to use or service it. Local
laws may regulate the age of the user.
Never use a machine that has been modified in any way
from its original specification.
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading "Personal protective equipment".
The operator of the machine must ensure, while
working, that no persons or animals come closer than
15 meters (50 ft.).
Never use the machine in bad weather, for instance in
fog, in rain, strong winds, intense cold, etc. Extremely
hot weather may cause overheating of the machine.
Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the safety
checks, maintenance and service instructions
described in this manual. Some maintenance and
service measures must be carried out by trained and
qualified specialists. See instructions under the heading
Maintenance.
Do an overall inspection of the machine before use, see
maintenance schedule.
WARNING! This machine produces an
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electromagnetic field during operation.
This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or
passive medical implants. To reduce the
risk of serious or fatal injury, we
recommend persons with medical
implants consult their physician and the
medical implant manufacturer before
operating this machine.
WARNING! Never allow children to use or
!
be in the vicinity of the machine. Since
the machine is easy to start, children
may be able to start it if they are not kept
under full surveillance. This can mean a
risk of serious personal injury. Therefore
disconnect the battery when the machine
is not under close supervision.
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