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O
PERATION
WARNING DANGER
Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions which can
cause serious injury or death.
• Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual,
and instructions for safe operation.
• Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person
working within the 15 M (50 ft.) Safety Zone with the required
Protective Equipment and clothing.
• Always evaluate the area being cut for overhead hazards, such as
dead branches which may fall and strike the operator or helpers.
• Be aware of branches bouncing when striking the ground.
• Larger branches should be removed in sections.
• During operation, the complete unit, especially the shaft tube and
bearing housing may become very hot, too hot to touch. Avoid
contact during and immediately after operation.
15 M
(50 ft.)
DETERMINE
OPERATION
AREA
• Before starting the unit, equip yourself and fellow workers in the 15 M
(50 ft.) safety zone with the required protective equipment and
clothing.
• Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute
to unsafe conditions such as overhead electrical lines or dead
branches.
• Spectators, children and animals must be prevented from coming
nearer than 15 M (50 ft.) while the pruner is in use.