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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
DANGER!
This pruner can
be dangerous! Careless or im-
proper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the pruner.
DANGER!
Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head
protection when operating this unit. Do not stand beneath branch being
cut.
Always wear appropriateear protection, eye protection and head protection.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact
spark plug to prevent accidental starting when
setting up, transporting, adjusting or making re-
pairs except carburetor adjustments.
Because a pruner is a high-speed wood-cutting
tool, special safety precautions must be ob-
served to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless
or improper use of this tool can cause serious or
even fatal injury.
PLAN AHEAD
S
Read
this
manual
carefully
until
you
completely understand and can follow all
safety rules, precautions, and operating
instructions before attempting to use the unit.
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Restrict the use of your pruner to adult users
who understand and can follow safety rules,
precautions, and operating instructions found
on the unit and in this manual.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
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Wear
protective
gear.
Always
use
steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip
soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy, long
pants, and long sleeves; heavy-duty,
non-slip gloves; eye protection such as
non-fogging, vented goggles
or
face
screen; an approved safety hard hat; and
sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to
protect your hearing. Regular users should
have hearing checked regularly as engine
noise can damage hearing. Secure hair
above shoulder length. Secure or remove
loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Chaps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
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Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
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Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other people or
animals to be near when starting or
operating the pruner.
HAZARD ZONE
50 feet
(15 meters)
DANGER
: Do not
use near electrical
wires or power lines.
Keep pruner at least
30 feet (10 meters)
away from all power
lines.
