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PRODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS
Use of the power tool for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORDLESS
POLE SAW
- Keep all parts of the body away when the saw is
operating. Before you start the pole saw, make sure
the saw chain is not touching anything. A moment
of inattention while operating pole saws may cause
entanglement of your clothing or body with the
chainsaw.
- Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the saw
chain stopped and the guide bar pointing to the rear.
When transporting or storing the chain saw always fit
the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chain saw
will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with
the moving saw chain.
- Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further
protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet
is recommended. Adequate protective clothing will
reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental
contact with the saw chain.
- Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless specifically
trained to do so. Improper operation of a chain saw in
a tree, may result in personal injury.
PRODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS
- Always keep proper footing and operate the pole
saw only when standing on a fixed, secure and level
surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders
may cause a loss of balance or control of the pole
saw.
- When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert
for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibers
is released the spring loaded limb may strike the
operator and/or throw the pole saw out of control.
- Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings.
The slender material may catch the saw chain and be
whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
- Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain
saw switched off and away from your body. When
transporting or storing the chain saw, always fit the
guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chain saw will
reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the
moving saw chain.Follow instructions for lubricating,
chain tensioning and changing accessories.
- Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either
break or increase the chance for kickback.
- Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of
control.
- Cut wood only. Do not use pole saw for purposes
not intended. For example: Do not use pole saw
for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building
materials. Use of the pole saw for operations different
than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
- This chain saw is not intended for tree felling. Use of
the chain saw for operations different than intended
could result in serious injury to the operator or
