IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
DANGER! This unit can be dangerous! Careless or im- proper use can cause serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the instruction manual before using the unit.
Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.
DANGER! Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit. Do not stand beneath branch being cut.
SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using an electric pruner or any other electric garden- ing appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec- tric shock, and serious injury. The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be fol- lowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read the entire instruction manual before assembling and using the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this unit. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children. Always dis- connect unit from power source when not in use, before making repairs or adjustments, and when changing accessories and attachments such as bar, chain or guards. Nonconforming replace- ment components or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or bystanders. Use only accessories and replacement parts as recom- mended. Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional attachments).
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risk of accidents. Careless or improper use of | INSTRUCTION | SAFETY INFORMATION |
this tool can cause serious or even fatal injury. | MANUAL | ON THE UNIT |
PLAN AHEAD | S Wear protective gear. Always use | |
S Read this manual carefully until you com- | safety footwear with | |
pletely understand and can follow all safety | ting clothing; heavy, long pants, and long | |
rules, precautions, and operating instructions | sleeves; | |
before attempting to use the unit. | protection such as | |
S Restrict the use of your unit to adult users | goggles or face screen; an approved safety | |
who understand and can follow safety rules, | hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or | |
precautions, and operating instructions found | mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular us- | |
on the unit and in this manual. Never allow | ers should have hearing checked regularly as | |
children to operate this unit. Close attention | motor noise can damage hearing. Secure hair | |
is necessary when used near children. | above shoulder length. Secure or remove | |
loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
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