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8 . Don't Force Appliance – It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it
was designed.
9 . Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
10 . Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.
11 . Disconnect Appliance – Remove the battery when not in
use, before servicing, when changing accessories such as
blades, and the like.
12 . Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or
locked-up place – out of reach of children.
13 . Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk
of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Inspect appliance power source periodically,
and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized
service facility. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease.
14 . Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the
appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other condition that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - Do not operate near electrical power
lines. The unit has not been designed to provide
protection from electric shock in the event of contact
with overhead electric lines, Consult local regulations
for safe distances from overhead electric power lines
and ensure that the operating position is safe and
secure before operating the saw chain pole pruner.
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain.
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Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when
clearing jammed material. Blades coast after turn off. A
moment of inattention while operating the pole saw may
result in serious personal injury.
Carry the pole saw by the handle with the saw chain
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stopped. When transporting or storing the pole saw
always fit the saw chain device cover. Proper handling of
the pole saw will reduce possible personal injury from the
saw chain.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
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because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring.
A saw chain contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
Do not use the pole saw in bad weather conditions,
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especially when there is a risk of lightning. This
decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
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Always use two hands when operating the pole saw.
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Hold the pole saw with both hands to avoid loss of control.
Always use head protection when operating the
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pole saw overhead. Falling debris can result in serious
personal injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Some dust contains chemicals known
to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
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compounds in fertilizers,
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compounds in insecticides, herbicides
and pesticides,
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arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
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To reduce your exposure to these chemicals,
wear approved safety equipment such as dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing
and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on
the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/
or disburse dust, which may cause serious and
permanent respiratory or other injury. Always
use approved respiratory protection appropriate for
the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face
and body.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing
protection during use. Under some conditions and
duration of use, noise from this product may contribute
to hearing loss.
Before Operating Pole Saw
For safe operation, read and understand all
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instructions before using the pole saw. Follow all safety
instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed
below, can result in serious personal injury.
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not
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operate pole saw when you are tired.
Use pole saw for cutting tree branches only. Do not use
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pole saw for purposes not intended. Do not use for cutting
other items.
Only well-instructed adults should operate pole saw.
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Never allow children to operate.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
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this unit.
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Wear the following safety gear when operating pole saw:
ʵ heavy-duty gloves.
ʵ steel-toed safety footwear with non-skid soles.
ʵ safety glasses, goggles or face screen.
ʵ safety hard hat.