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before clearing a blockage
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before checking, cleaning, and working on the
product
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before changing accessories
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after striking a foreign object
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whenever performing maintenance
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whenever the product starts to vibrate abnormally
PRUNER SAFETY WARNINGS
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Do not use the product when there is a possibility of
thunderstorm or lightning. Store the product safely
indoors.
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Ensure all guards, handles are properly fitted and are
in good condition.
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Do not start using the product until you have a clear
work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path
away from the falling branches or limbs.
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Beware of the emission of lubricant mist and saw dust.
Wear mask or respirator if required.
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During operation, hold the product with both hands.
Use one hand to firmly grasp the front hand grip. Use
the other hand to grasp the rear handle and operate
the trigger release and engine switch.
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Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for you
to see clearly.
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Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Always cut
with both feet on solid ground to prevent being pulled
off balance.
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To protect yourself from electrocution, do not operate
within 10 m of overhead electrical lines.
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Before starting the engine, make sure the chain is not
contacting any object.
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Always cut with the engine running at full speed. Fully
squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady
cutting speed.
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Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application.
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To protect yourself from falling branches, do not
stand directly under the branch or limb being cut. The
product should not be held at an angle over 60° from
ground level.
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Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of lubricant or
fuel mixture.
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Shut off the engine and make sure the cutting
attachment has stopped before setting the product
down.
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To prevent electrical shock or serious personal injury,
do not use this product with any AC (electric) power
head.
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Your product comes with a shoulder strap. You
must use it while operating the product. It will assist
you to control the drop of the product after the cut is
completed. It will also help support the weight of the
product during use and while moving between pruning
positions.
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Identify the quick release mechanism and practice
using it before you start using the product. Its
correct use may prevent serious injury in case of an
emergency. Never wear additional clothing over the
shoulder strap or otherwise restrict access to the quick
release mechanism.
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Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback
chains specified for the product.
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Operate pruner in well-ventilated areas.
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Do not operate the pruner with one hand. Serious
injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any
combination of these persons may results from one
hand operation. The product is intended for two-
handed use.
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Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized brush
and saplings because slender material may catch the
saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
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When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for
spring back so that you will not be struck when the
tension in the wood fibers is released.
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If the cutting performance deteriorates over time, check
if the chain teeth are sharp and clean. If necessary,
replace the original chain (and bar) as recommended
by the manufacturer.
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If the chain and bar become pinched or trapped
in branches too high to reach, seek advice from a
professional tree service specialist about safe removal
of the cutting means.
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Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to
serious injury. Kickback may occur when the moving
chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the
tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and
pinches the chain in the cut. Contact at the upper
portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain
to dig into the object and stop the chain for an instant.
The result is a lightning-fast, reverse reaction which
kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator.
If the chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar,
the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the
operator, which can cause loss of control and may
result in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon
the safety devices built into the product. With a
basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or
eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise
contributes to accidents.
REFUELING
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FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
Take precautions
when using to reduce the chance of serious personal
injury.
