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IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
Hazard zone. Keep children, bystanders, and animals
a minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) away from the work
area. Do not allow other people or animals to be near
when starting or operating the pruner.
Carefully plan your pruning operation in advance. Do not
start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure
footing, and a planned retreat path.
Do not operate a pruner with one hand. Serious injury to the
operator, helpers, bystanders or any combination of these
persons may result from one-handed operation. A pruner is
intended for two-handed use.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
When using an electric
pruner or any other electric gardening ap-
pliance, basic safety precautions must al-
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and serious injury. Read and
follow all instructions.
WARNING:
Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact
spark plug (or disconnect unit from power
source) to prevent accidental starting when set-
ting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs
except carburetor adjustments.
Because a pruner is a high-speed wood-cutting
tool, special safety precautions must be ob-
served to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless
or improper use of this tool can cause serious or
even fatal injury.
PLAN AHEAD
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Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instructions
before attempting to use the unit.
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Restrict the use of your pruner to adult users
who understand and can follow safety rules,
precautions, and operating instructions found
on the unit and in this manual.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
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Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
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Do not handle or operate a pruner when you
are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken
alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must be in
good physical condition and mentally alert. If
you have any condition that might be aggra-
vated by strenuous work, check with doctor
before operating a pruner.
FUEL SAFETY (for gas engines)
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Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
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Keep away from sparks or flames.
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Use a container approved for fuel.
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Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit.
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Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills
before starting the unit.
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Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
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Stop engine and allow to cool before remov-
ing fuel cap.
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Remove fuel cap slowly.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric
units)
WARNING:
Avoid a dangerous envi-
ronment. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
do not use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or
around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not
expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid the pos-
sibility of electrical shock. Do not use on wet
surfaces. Do not handle extension cord plug or
unit with wet hands.
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Use only a voltage supply as shown on the
nameplate of the unit.
