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• Always remove battery from pole saw when finished
cutting or when left unattended.
• Keep children, animals and bystanders at least 50 ft.
(15 m) away from Pole Saw.
Only Pole Saw user should
be in work area.
• Do not use the Pole Saw to cut down trees.
• Do not grasp the exposed saw chain when picking
up or holding the pole saw.
• Grip Pole Saw securely -
one hand on the pole, the other
on the handle.
• Keep finger off trigger until ready to make cut.
• Before starting Pole Saw,
make sure chain is not
touching anything.
• Keep all parts of body away from chain when Pole
Saw is running.
• Do not force Pole Saw while cutting.
Apply light
pressure. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was intended.
• Carry Pole Saw from one place to another
ʵ with battery removed
ʵ fingers off/away from trigger
ʵ by holding pole at balance point
ʵ with guide bar and chain to rear and with scabbard
attached
• Do not cut small brush and saplings with the Pole
Saw.
Slender matter may catch in the chain and be
whipped toward you. This could also pull you off balance.
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to
hot surfaces.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving
part.
• Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment
or accessory on this product, which was not provided
with the product, or identified as appropriate for use
with this product in this Instruction Manual.
• Inspect Pole Saw before each use and after dropping
or other impacts.
Ensure there are no significant defects
or damage.
Do not operate Pole Saw
ʵ while under the influence of alcohol, medication, or
drugs.
ʵ in rain or in damp or wet areas.
ʵ where highly flammable liquids or gases are present
ʵ if Pole Saw is damaged, adjusted incorrectly, or not
fully and
securely assembled.
ʵ if trigger does not turn Pole Saw on and off. Chain
must stop
moving when you release trigger. Have faulty switch
replaced by
authorized service center. See “Service Information”.
ʵ while in a hurry.
ʵ while in tree or on a ladder.
ʵ while on aerial booms, buckets or platforms.
ʵ during high wind or storming weather.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Shock Hazard.
To protect yourself
from electrocution, do not operate within 10 feet (3 m)
of overhead electrical 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 extended reach pole saw.
Failure to do this could result in severe personal injury.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil.
• Make sure chain has stopped before setting unit down.
DANGER:
RISK OF CUT
. Keep hands away from
the chain. Keep both hands on handles when Pole
Saw is on.
•
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to remove cut material or hold
material to be cut when the chain is moving. Remove
battery when clearing jammed material from chain.
Do not grasp the exposed chain or cutting edges when
picking up or holding the Pole Saw.
•
DON’T FORCE POLE SAW -
It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which
it was designed.
•
DISCONNECT BATTERY
from the Pole Saw when not in
use or when servicing or cleaning.
•
STORE IDLE POLE SAW INDOORS -
When not in use,
Pole Saw should be stored indoors in a dry and high or
locked-up place out of reach of children.
•
MAINTAIN POLE SAW WITH CARE -
Keep cutters
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the
risk of injury. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease.
•
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS -
Before further use of the Pole
Saw, 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 otherwise indicated elsewhere in
this manual.
SERVICE
•
Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel.
Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
See
Repairs
.
•
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement
parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section
of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to
follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.
