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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Never climb into a tree to prune! Do not stand on
ladders, platforms, logs, or in any position which may cause you
to lose your balance or control of the product! When pruning
trees, it is important not to make the flush cut next to main limb
or trunk until you have cut off the limb further out to reduce the
weight! This prevents stripping the bark from the main member!
WARNING!
This product has not been designed to provide
protection from electric shock in the event of contact with
overhead electric lines! Therefore do not use product near cable,
electric power or telephone lines. Keep a minimum distance of
10 m to all electric lines !
6. Never stand on a ladder or other type of unstable support while using
the product. Insecure stand invites hazards .
7. Use the product only with secure footing. Hold the product at the
right-hand side of your body. Regularly change the working position
and include rest periods during operation.
8. Do not operate the product with arms fully extended or attempt to cut
areas which are difficult to reach.
9. Keep a firm, steady pressure on the product while working with it. Do
control of the product.
3. Always hold the product at an angle of not more than 60° from the
horizontal level. Otherwise safe operation is not possible.
4. Never stand directly under the limb you are sawing. Objects may fall
different than expected. Always position yourself out of the path of
falling limps.
5. Keep other persons away from cutting end of product and at a safe
distance from the work area. Maintain a minimum distance of 10 m to
bystanders.
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