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KICKOUT
WARNING
DANGER
Kickout can lead to dangerous loss of control of the Power
Pruner
TM
and result in serious injury to the operator or any one
standing close by. Hold the Power Pruner
TM
firmly with both hands
with thumbs and fingers encircling the front and rear handles. Be
aware of the down and outward path the pruner will take after the
cut is made.
Kickout may occur when the moving saw blade touches an object, or
when the wood closes in and pinches the saw blade in the cut. In some
cases this may cause a lightning-fast reverse action, kicking the saw
blade up and back or down and back towards the operator. Either of
these reactions may cause the operator to lose control of the Power
Pruner
TM
which could result in serious personal injury.
With a basic understanding of kickout, you can reduce or eliminate the
element of surprise which contributes to accidents.
Avoid contact with any object while the saw blade is moving.
Cut only wood. Avoid striking concrete, metal, wire, or other obstruc-
tions which could cause kickout or damage to the saw blade.
If the saw blade does strike a foreign object, immediately stop the
engine, inspect and repair the Power Pruner
TM
if necessary.
NOTE
Refer to Safe Operation section, in your Power Pruner
TM
Operator’s
Manual, for proper shoulder strap adjustment.
Shield
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT GUARD.
KEEP NUT ON BLADE SHAFT TIGHT.
DO NOT OPERATE WITHIN 50 FEET (15
METERS) OF BYSTANDERS.
P
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X5002300101
WARNING DANGER
DECALS
Locate this safety decal on your unit. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions
on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions
for specific information.
