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• WEAR HEAD, EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
Thrown objects and loud noise can
cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye
protection meeting current ANSI Z87.1 standards and
ear protection when operating this unit. Wear head
protection when operating this unit; falling objects can
cause severe head injury. Use a full face shield when
needed.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
Keep all bystanders, especially children
and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area.
• POWER LINES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
DANGER:
Do not operate this unit near power lines.
Contact with a power line may cause serious injury or
damage to the unit. Maintain a clearance of at least 50
feet (15 m) between the pole saw (including any
branches it is contacting) and any electrical line.
WARNING:
Always keep a clear work area and
retreat path. Be aware of the location of
limbs/branches to avoid falling limbs and debris.
• KICKBACK
WARNING:
Contact of the guide bar tip with any
object should be avoided. Tip contact may cause the
guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward,
which may cause serious injury.
• USE BOTH HANDS
Always use both hands while operating the unit. Never
use only one hand to operate the unit.
• CHAIN OIL ADJUSTMENT INDICATOR
The chain must be continously coated with oil to
function properly. Make sure to set the oil adjustment
screw to allow a sufficient amount of oil to flow
continuously onto the chain.
Use a 3/32-inch Allen wrench to adjust the oil
adjustment screw.
