This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's
manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL
MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
• WEAR HEAD, EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss.
Wear eye protection meeting current ANSI / ISEA
Z87.1 standards and ear protection when operating
this unit. Wear head protection when operating this
unit; falling objects can cause severe head injury. Use
a full face shield when needed.
• DO NOT USE IN THE RAIN
WARNING:
environments. Never operate the unit in the rain or in
damp or wet conditions. Moisture is a shock hazard.
• DOUBLE INSULATED
Two systems of insulation are provided instead of
grounding. There is no grounding provided and no
means of grounding should be added to the unit.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from
the operating area.
• POWER LINES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
DANGER:
power lines. Contact with a power line may cause
serious injury or damage to the unit. Maintain a
clearance of at least 50 feet (15 m) between the pole
saw (including any branches it is contacting) and any
electrical line.
WARNING:
area and retreat path. Be aware of the location of
limbs/branches to avoid falling limbs and debris.
• SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
Read the operator's
Thrown objects and loud
Avoid dangerous
Keep all bystanders,
Do not operate this unit near
Always keep a clear work
SYMBOL
MEANING
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
• USE BOTH HANDS
WARNING:
while operating the unit. Never use only one hand to
operate the unit.
• KICKBACK
WARNING:
with any object should be avoided. Tip contact may
cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and
backward, which may cause serious injury.
• CHAIN OIL
Make sure the chain oil reservoir is full before
operation. Check the oil level constantly so that it
does not drop below half full. The saw chain must be
continuously coated with oil to function properly.
• CHAIN DIRECTION
Make sure the saw chain faces the direction shown
when installed on the guide bar. Refer to Installing the
Guide Bar and Saw Chain in the Maintenance section.
• DAMAGED CORDS
If a cord is damaged in any manner while plugged in,
disconnect the cord from both the outlet and the unit.
Do not use a damaged cord. Always grasp the plug
when disconnecting a cord.
V
• VOLTS - Voltage
A
• AMPERES - Current
Hz
• HERTZ - Frequency (cycles per second)
AC
• ALTERNATING CURRENT - Type of current
8
Always use both hands
Contact of the guide bar tip