Echo Power Pruner PPT-265ES, Operator'S Manual

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Keep A Solid Stance
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uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on
ladders. Do not overreach.
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only from the ground or out of an ap-
proved bucket lift.
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dead branches which may fall and strike the operator or helpers.
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tion. See picture at right for proper adjustment.
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Avoid Hot Surfaces
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and immediately after operation.
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damage or injury.
WARNING
Kickback 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
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front and rear handles. Be aware of the down and outward path the pruner will take after the cut is made.
KICKBACK
Kickback may occur when the moving saw chain at the nose or tip of
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the saw chain in the cut. In some cases this may cause a lightning-fast
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down and back towards the operator. Either of these reactions may
cause the operator to lose control of the Power Pruner
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result in serious personal injury.
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the element of surprise which contributes to accidents.
Avoid contact of the guide bar tip with any object while the saw chain
is moving.
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tions which could cause kickback or damage to the saw chain.
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if necessary.