4 — English
Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious
injury. Kickback may occur when the moving chain con-
tacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide
bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain
in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the
guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and
stop the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning fast,
reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back
toward the operator. If the chain is pinched along the top
of the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly back
toward the operator. Either of these reactions can cause
loss of tool control which can result in serious injury. Do
not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the
tool. As a pruner user, you should take several steps to
keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce
or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise
contributes to accidents.
Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free
from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar
contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction
while you are operating the unit.
Always cut with the engine or motor running at full speed.
Fully squeeze the trigger and maintain a steady cutting
speed.
Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for
the chain.
Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback
chains specified for this unit.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your applica-
tion. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it is designed.
Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable foot-
ing on a solid surface enables better control of the tool
in unexpected situations.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Never let anyone use the tool who has not received
adequate instructions in its proper use. This applies to
rentals as well as privately owned units and also to the
power head it is attached to.
To protect yourself from electrocution, do not operate
within 50 ft. of overhead electrical lines.
To protect yourself from falling branches, do not stand di-
rectly under the branch or limb being cut. This unit should
not be held at an angle over 60° from ground level.
Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mix-
ture.
Before you start the engine or motor, make sure the chain
is not contacting any object.
Shut off the engine or motor and make sure the cutting
attachment has stopped before setting the unit down.
DANGER!
Serious injury or death from electrocution if
power lines are contacted. Never use near any electrical
source, wires, or powerlines.
Wear face shield and hard hat to protect against falling
debris. Always have a clear work area and retreat path.
Be aware of limb/branch location to avoid falling limbs
and debris. Keep bystanders 50 feet away when operat-
ing saw.
Store Idle Appliance Indoors — When not in use, product
should be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked up
place—out of the reach of children.
Save these instructions.
Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this tool.
If you loan someone this tool, loan them these in-
structions also to prevent misuse of the product and
possible injury.
NOTE: SEE YOUR POWER HEAD OPERATOR’S MANU-
AL FOR ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCES.
A
double-insulated appliance is marked with one or more
of the following: The words “DOUBLE INSULATION” or
“DOUBLE INSULATED” or the double insulation symbol
(square within a square). In a double-insulated appli-
ance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of
grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-
insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding
be added to the appliance. Servicing a double-insulated
appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the
system, and should be done only by qualified service
personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated
appliance must be identical to the parts they replace.
