Safety
WARNING
Read all safety warnings designated by the
safety-alert symbol and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term “power tool” in all the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
I. Work area safety
1.
Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
2.
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gasses, or dust.
Power
tools create sparks, which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
3.
Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
II. Pole Saw Safety Warnings - Personal safety
1.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication.
A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
2.
Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection.
Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions reduces personal injuries. Use of
rubber gloves is recommended.
3.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the O
FF
-position before
connecting to power source and/or battery
pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying
power tools with your finger on the switch or
energizing power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
4.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key
left attached to a rotating part of the power tool
may result in personal injury.
5.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts.
Loose
clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in
moving parts. Adequate protective clothing
will reduce personal injury by flying debris or
accidental contact with the saw chain.
7.
If devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used.
Use of dust collection can reduce
dust-related hazards.
8.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent
use of tools allow you to become complacent
and ignore tool safety principles.
A careless
action can cause severe injury within a fraction
of a second.
III. Pole Saw Safety Warnings - Power tool use
and care
1.
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application.
The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
2.
Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
3.
Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools.
Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
4.
Store idle power tools indoors, out of the
reach of children, and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
5.
Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the power tool’s operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use.
Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
6.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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