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Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Chaps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
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Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when unit is running.
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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 operat-
ing the unit. Do not let visitors contact unit or
extension cord.
HAZARD ZONE
50 feet
(15 meters)
DANGER
: Do not
use near electrical
wires or power lines.
Keep pruner at least
30 feet (10 meters)
away from all power
lines.
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Do not handle or operate this unit 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 this unit.
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Carefully plan your operation in advance.
Do not start cutting until you have a clear
work area, secure footing, and a planned
retreat path. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, contact your authorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
(applies to all attachments)
WARNING:
Avoid a dangerous environment. 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 possibility of electri-
cal shock. Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not
handle extension cord plug or unit with wet
hands. Avoid dangerous situations. Do not
use in the presence of flammable liquids or
gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion
and/or causing damage to unit. Do not abuse
cord. Never carry the unit by the extension
cord or yank extension cord to disconnect
unit. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not use cord as a handle, close a door on
cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or cor-
ners. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Do not expose cords to heat, oil, or water. Do
not use with damaged cord or plug. If unit is
not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into wa-
ter, return it to your authorized service dealer
for repair. Unplug the unit from the power
source when not in use, before servicing, and
when changing accessories and/or attach-
ments. Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may re-
duce air flow.
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Use a voltage supply as shown on unit.
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Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use
in unventilated areas or where dust or ex-
plosive vapors can build up.
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To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this
equipment has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other) and will require the
use of a polarized extension cord. The ap-
pliance plug will fit into a polarized exten-
sion cord only one way. If the plug does not
fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a
correct polarized extension cord. A polar-
ized extension cord will require the use of a
polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the
polarized wall outlet only one way. If plug
does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a quali-
fied electrician to install the proper wall out-
let. Do not change the equipment plug, ex-
tension cord receptacle, or extension cord
plug in any way.
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To reduce risk of electrical shock, use exten-
sion cords specifically marked as suitable for
outdoor appliances having electrical rating not
less than the rating of unit. Cord must be
marked with suffix “W--A” (in Canada “W”).
Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. Inspect extension cord before use
and replace if damaged. Do not use a dam-
aged cord. Cord insulation must be intact with
no cracks or deterioration. Plug connectors
must be undamaged. The extension cord
used to reach the power source must be
heavy enough to carry current from the power
source the full length of the extension cord to
the unit. An undersized extension cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge
number, the heavier the cord (see SELECT
AN EXTENSION CORD in the OPERATION
section).
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Do not use multiple cords.
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Keep the extension cord clear of operator
and obstacles at all times. Position cord so
that it will not be caught on branches.