Pole pruner safety warnings
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Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain. Do not
remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when saw
chain is moving. Make sure the tool is switched off and the
battery is removed when clearing jammed material.
A moment
of inattention while operating the pole pruner may result in serious
personal injury.
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Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces (main
handle 15, front handle 9 or extended gripping area 12) only,
because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring.
Saw chains
contacting a
“live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool
“live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
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Maintain a firm grip, with both hands on the pole pruner and
position your body and arm to allow you to resist any
kickback forces.
Kickback forces can be controlled by the
operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the pole
pruner.
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When cutting a branch be alert for kickback.
When the
branch is broached it can bend down and jam the saw chain.
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Carry the pole pruner switched off, always with both hands
and the saw chain with bar cover fitted, away from you.
Proper handling of the pole pruner will reduce the likelihood of
accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
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Do not operate a pole pruner in a tree.
Operation of a pole
pruner while climbing or situated in a tree may result in personal
injury.
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Always keep proper footing and operate the pruner only,
when standing on fixed, secure and ground level surface.
Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of
balance or control of the pruner.
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Follow instructions for oiling, chain tensioning and
changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain
may either break or increase the chance for kickback.
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Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of control.
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Cut wood only. Don
’t use pole pruner for purposes not
intended. For example: do not use pole pruner for cutting
plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials.
Use of the
pole pruner for operations different than intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
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Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
– Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar
touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the
saw chain in the cut.
– Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse
reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator.
– Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide barmay push
the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator.
– Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the
pole pruner which could result in serious personal injury. As a pole
pruner user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting
jobs free from accident or injury. Kickback is the result of tool
misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
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When cutting a branch be alert for kickback.
When the
branch is broached it can bend down and jam the saw chain.
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Only use replacement saw chains specified by the
manufacturer.
Incorrect replacement of saw chains may cause
chain breakage and/or kickback.
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If the bar is damaged and in need of replacement, please
consult your local Service Center.
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Do not sharpen the saw chain on its own. Please obtain the
replacement saw chain.
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Never allow children, persons with physical, sensory
or mental limitations or a lack of experience and/or
knowledge and/or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the machine. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the machine.
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When not in use store the pole pruner out of reach of
children.
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Before operation, check the work area and remove
all possible hazards.
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Always wait until the machine has come to a
complete stop, and remove the battery before
placing it down.
The saw chain can jam or kickback
and lead to loss of control over the garden tool.
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Switch off the pole pruner when changing the
working position.
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A cut branch can lead to personal injury by falling on
you or springing back from the ground. Cut longer
branches in sections.
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Reduce the cutting force before the branch is
completely cut off. You can get injured, when losing
balance and control of the pole pruner.
Recommendations for Optimal Handling of
the Battery
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Ensure the switch is in the off position before
inserting battery pack.
Inserting the battery pack into
machines that have the switch on can cause
accidents.
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Use only WORCRAFT battery packs intended
specifically for the machine.
Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
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Do not open the battery.
Danger of short-circuiting.
Protect the battery against heat, e. g., against
continuous intense sunlight, fire, water, and
moisture.
Danger of explosion.
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In case of damage and improper use of the
battery,
vapours may be emitted. Ventilate the area and
seek
medical help in case of complaints.
The vapours
can
irritate the respiratory system.
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Use the battery only in conjunction with your
product.
This measure alone protects the battery
against dangerous overload.
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The battery can be damaged by pointed objects
such as nails or screwdrivers or by force applied
externally.
An internal short circuit can occur and the
battery can burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
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Do not short-circuit the battery.
There is danger of
explosion.
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Protect the battery against moisture and water.
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Store the battery only within a temperature range
between
–20 °C and 50 °C. As an example, do not
leave the battery in the car in summer.
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Occasionally clean the venting slots of the battery
using a soft, clean and dry brush.
OPERATION
Caution! Before do any assemble, disassemble or adjustment,
please make sure the battery pack did not attach onto the
machine.
Please wear protective gloves to prevent the saw chain hurt
your hands when do any adjustment.
Aseemble chain bar and saw chain (see fig. 3)
1. Loosen the sprocket fastern knob (19a) entirely and
