SDo not handle or operate a pruner when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with doctor before operating a pruner.
SDo not operate the pruner with one hand. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders or any combination of these persons may result from
S Operate pruner only in a
SDo not operate pruner from a ladder or in a tree.
SDo not use a pruner to cut down trees or any portion of the tree trunk.
S Only use for pruning limbs or branches overhead not greater than 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.
SNever stand under the limb you are pruning. Always position yourself out of the path of
falling debris.
SDo not cut small brush and saplings with the pruner. Slender matter may catch in the chain and be whipped toward you, pulling you off balance.
SMake sure the chain will not make contact with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the unit when the guide bar is in a cut.
SDo not put pressure on the pruner at the end of the cut. Applying pressure can cause you to lose control when the cut is completed.
SDo not run the unit at high speed when not
pruning.
S If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Have any damage repaired by an authorized service dealer before attempting further operations.
SDo not operate a pruner that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Always replace bar
and chain immediately if it becomes damaged, broken or is otherwise removed.
SAlways stop the unit when work is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another. Stop the engine before setting the
unit down.
S Carefully plan your pruning operation in advance. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path.
SUse only in daylight or good artificial light. S Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional attachments).
LINE TRIMMER SAFETY
DANGER: Never use blades with line trimmer attachment. Never use flailing de- vices with any attachment. This unit (when used with supplied line trimmer attachment) is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories with line trimmer attach- ment will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob- jects violently. You and others can be blinded/in- jured. Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.
Eye Protection
| Hazard Zone |
| 50 ft. |
Boots | (15 m) |
|
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop unit immediately if ap- proached.
S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance, on your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection should be marked Z87.
SAlways wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended.
S Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line.
SSecure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.
SBeing fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.
SStay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common
sense.
SWear hearing protection.
SNever start or run inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
SKeep handles free of oil and fuel.
SAlways keep engine on the right hand side of your body.
SHold the unit firmly with both hands.
S Keep trimmer head (or other optional attachment) below waist level and away from all parts of your body. Do not raise engine above your waist.
S Keep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line (or other optional attachment). Keep engine below waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.
SUse only in daylight or good artificial light. S Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional attachments).
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