To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, keep the area
around the muffler clean. Remove excess lubricant and
all debris such as pine needles, branches or leaves. Let
the engine cool down sitting on concrete, metal, bare
ground or solid wood (e.g. the trunk of a felled tree) away
from any combustible substances.
Never modify your muffler. The muffler could be damaged
and cause an increase in heat radiation or sparks, there-
by increasing the risk of fire and burn injury. You may also
permanently damage the engine.
Catalytic converter
! Warning!
The engine is equiped with a catalytic con-
verter, which is designed to reduce the exhaust
emissions of the engine by a chemical process
in the muffler. Due to this process, the muffler
does not cool down as rapidly as conventional
mufflers when the engine returns to idle or is
shut off.
To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, the following
specific safety precautions must be observed.
! Warning!
Since a muffler with a catalytic converter cools down
less rapidly than conven-tional mufflers, always set your
power tool down in the upright position and never locate it
where the muffler is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or
other combustible materials while it is still hot.
An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or
a damaged / deformed muffler shell may interfere with
the cooling process of the catalytic converter. To reduce
the risk of fire or burn injury, do not continue work with a
damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a
damaged/ deformed muffler shell.
Your catalytic converter is furnished with screens de-
signed to reduce the risk of fire from the emission of hot
particles. Due to the heat from the catalytic reaction,
these screens will normally stay clean and need no serv-
ice or maintenance.
3 POLE CHAIN SAW
Transporting the Power Tool
! Warning!
This power tool should be carried only in a horizontal po-
sition. Grip the shaft in a manner that the machine is bal-
anced horizontally. Keep the hot muffler away from your
body and the cutting attachment behind you. Accidental
acceleration of the engine can cause the chain to rotate
and cause serious injuries.
Always switch off the engine and fit the scabbard over
the cutting attachment before transporting the power tool
over long distances. When transporting it in a vehicle,
properly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and
damage to the unit.
Before Starting
Take off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the chain
saw for proper condition and operation. (See the main-
tenance chart near the end of the instruction manuals.)
Always check your power tool for proper condition and
operation before starting, particularly the throttle trigger,
throttle trigger interlock, stop switch and cutting attach-
ment. The throttle trigger must move freely and always
spring back to the idle position. Never attempt to modify
the controls or safety devices.
Never operate your power tool if it is damaged, improp-
erly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely
assembled.
Keep the handles clean and dry at all times; it is particu-
larly important to keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil,
fuel mix, grease or resin in order for you to maintain a
firm grip and properly control your power tool. For proper
assembly of the bar and chain follow the procedure de-
scribed in the chapter “Mounting the Bar and Chain” of
your instruction manual.
Chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other in
gauge and pitch.
Proper chain tension is extremely important. In order to
avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must be
followed as described in your manual. Always make sure
the hex nut(s) for the sprocket cover is (are) tightened
securely after tensioning the chain. Check chain tension
once more after having tightened the nut(s). Never start
the chain saw with the sprocket cover loose. Adjust carry-
ing harness and hand grip to suit your size before starting
work.
Starting
To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, start the en-
gine at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling spot, out-
doors only.
Start and operate your pole pruner without assistance.
For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate sec-
tion of your Engine manual. Proper starting methods re-
duce the risk of injury.
Place the saw trimmer on firm ground or other solid sur-
face in an open area or, in the alternative, as shown in the
above picture. Maintain good balance and secure footing.
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control be ab-
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