Place the saw trimmer on firm ground or other solid sur
-
face in an open area or, in the alternative, as shown in the
above picture. Maintain good balance and secure footing.
Warning!
Before you start the engine, make sure the saw chain is
not contacting anything.
With the engine running only at idle, attach the power tool
to the spring hook of your harness (see appropriate chap-
ter of this manual).
Important Adjustments
Proper chain tension is very important at all times. Check
it at regular intervals (whenever the pole pruner is shut
off). If the chain becomes loose while cutting, switch off
the engine and then tighten. Never try to tighten the chain
while the engine is running.
During Operation
Holding and controlling the power tool
Always hold the unit firmly with both hands on the han
-
dles while you are working. Wrap your fingers and thumb
-
saround the handles.
Place your left hand on front handle and your right hand
on rear grip and throttle trigger. Left handers should fol-
low these instructions too. Keep your hands in this posi-
tion to have your pole pruner under control at all times.
Never attempt to operate your power tool with one hand.
Loss of control of the power tool resulting in serious or
fatal injury may result.
In order to properly control your chain saw always main-
tain good balance and a firm foothold. Never work on a
ladder, in a tree or on any other insecure support. Never
hold the machine above shoulder height. Do not over-
reach. When working at a height above 15 feet (4.5 m)
use a lift bucket.
Special care must be taken in slippery conditions (wet
ground, snow) and in difficult, overgrown terrain. Watch
for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots, rocks,
holes and ditches to avoid stumbling. For better foot-
ing, clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. Be
extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven
ground.
Take extreme care in wet and freezing weather (rain,
snow, ice). Put off the work when the weather is windy,
stormy or rainfall is heavy.
Working conditions
Operate and start your power tool only outdoors in a well
ventilated area. Operate it under good visibility and day-
light conditions only. Work carefully.
Warning!
If the vegetation being cut or the surrounding ground is
coated with a chemical substance (such as an active pes-
ticide or herbicide), read and follow the instructions and
warnings that accompanied the substance at issue.
As soon as the engine is running, this prod-
uct generates toxic exhaust fumes containing
chemicals, such as unburned hydrocarbons
(including benzene) and carbon monoxide, that
are known to cause respiratory problems, can-
cer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Some of the gases (e.g. carbon monoxide) may
be colourless and odourless. To reduce the risk
of serious or fatal injury/illness from inhaling
toxic fumes, never run the machine indoors or
in poorly ventilated locations. If exhaust fumes
become concentrated due to insufficient ventila
-
tion, clear obstructions from work area to per-
mit proper ventilation before proceeding and/or
take frequent breaks to allow fumes to dissipate
before they become concentrated. Inhalation of
certain dust, especially organic duxts can cause
susceptible persons to have an allergic reac-
tion. Sub-stantial or repeated inhalation of dust
and other airborne contaminants, in particular
those with a smaller particle size, may cause
respiratory or other illnesses. Control dust at the
source where possible.
Use good work practices, such as operating the unit so
that the wind or operating process directs any dust raised
by the power tool away from the operator. When the inha-
lation of dust cannot be substantially controlled, i.e., kept
at or near the ambient (background) level, the operator
and any bystanders should wear a respirator for the type
of dust encountered. Breathing asbestos dust is danger-
ous and can cause severe or fatal injury, respiratory ill-
ness or cancer. The use and disposal of asbestos-con-
taining products have been strictly regulated by OSHA
and the Environmental Protection Agency. If you have
any reason to believe that you might be cutting asbes-
tos, immediately contact your employer or a local OSHA
representative.
Warning!
This power tool has a large range. In order to reduce the
risk of personal or even fatal injury to bystanders from
falling objects or inadvertent contact with the moving
chain of your power tool always keep bystanders at least
50 feet (15 m) away when the power tool is running.
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