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pOLE SAW TRImmING / pRUNING
WARNINGS:
• Never stand directly under the limb you are cutting. Always
position yourself out of the path of falling debris.
• Always wear head, eye, foot and body protection. Wearing body
protection helps reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.
• Never stand on a ladder or other unstable support while using
the pole Saw. Always avoid any position which can cause you to
lose your balance and cause severe injury.
• Keep other persons at least 50 feet (15m) from the work area.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
• Electrocution Hazard. To prevent shock, do
not operate within 50 feet (15m) of overhead
electrical lines. Always check surrounding area
for hidden electrical lines.
• Do not extend pole Saw switch handle above
shoulder height.
operated at any length of the extension pole.
3. Once desired extension length is acquired, rotate the extension
coupling (6) clockwise until it stops and fully secures the extension pole
in place.
OpERATING ThE pOLE SAW
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Always reduce the tension off the chain again after
finishing work. The chain contracts as it cools down. If it is not
slackened off, it can damage the Pole Saw.
ImpORTANT: Never operate a Pole Saw that is damaged
or improperly adjusted or that is not completely and securely
assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the
trigger switch is released. Never adjust the guide bar or saw chain
when the motor is operating.
On/Off Switch
Always be sure of your footing and grip the Pole Saw firmly with
both hands with the thumb and fingers
encircling the handle.
• To turn the tool ON squeeze the lock
off button (3) in with your thumb and
then squeeze the trigger (2) with your
fingers as shown in figure j. (Once
the tool is running you can release the
lock off button.)
• To turn the tool OFF, release the
trigger.
Auto-Stop chain braking system
Your pole saw is fitted with an auto-stop chain braking system which
will stop the chain quickly each time you release the trigger switch.
This system should be tested before every use.
Always Wear:
Head Protection
Eye Protection
Work Gloves
Long Pants
Steel Toed Shoes
Operating position
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