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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL
MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING: The operation of any power tool can be the source of thrown objects and loud noise which can
cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Always wear safety glasses or goggles eye protection meeting
ANSI Z87.1 standards and ear protection when operating this unit. 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.
• THROWN OBJECTS AND RECIPROCATING BLADE CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Inspect the unit before use. Do not operate unit with a bent, cracked or dull blade. Keep
away from the blade.
• SHARP BLADE
WARNING: Sharp blade, do not touch. To prevent serious injury, always wear gloves when changing
or handling the blade.
• WEAR HEAD PROTECTION
WARNING: Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit.
• BOOM EXTENSIONS
WARNING: To prevent serious injury, do not use more than one boom extension with the pruner attachment.
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