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SAFETY RULES
• Only use the pole pruner in well-ventilated places, do not
operate the pole pruner in explosive or flammable atmospheres
or in closed environments (Fig. 12). Beware of carbon
monoxide poisoning.
• Do not operate pole pruner from a ladder or in a tree. Always
cut from a firm-footed and safe position.
• Do not put pressure on the pole pruner at the end of the cut.
Applying pressure can cause you to lose control when the cut
is completed.
• Do not cut near electric cables (Fig. 13).
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture.
• When the pole pruner is running, grip the front handle firmly
with your left hand and the back handle with your right hand
(Fig. 10).
• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for
springback so you will not be struck when the tension in the
wood fibre is released.
• Take great care when cutting small branches or shrubs which
can block the chain, be thrown back towards you or cause you
to lose your balance.
• Never start up the pole pruner without the chain cover fitted.
• Do not use the pole pruner as a lever for lifting, moving or
splitting objects. Do not lock it over fixed stands..
• Always begin cutting with the engine at full speed .
Maintain Control (Fig. 14-15)
• Keep a good, firm grip on the pole pruner with both hands
when the engine is running and don’t let go. A firm grip will
help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the pole
pruner. Keep your right hand completely around the rear
handle whether you are right handed or left handed. Keep your
left arm straight with the elbow locked.
• Position your left hand on the front handlebar so it is in a straight
line with your right hand on the rear handle when making
bucking cuts. Never reverse right and left hand positions for
any type of cutting.
• Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet.
• Stand slightly to the left side of the pole pruner to keep your
body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain.
• Do not overreach. You could be drawn or thrown off balance
and lose control of the pole pruner.
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