SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Before operating Pole Saw, make certain you read and understand all Important Safety Information.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: When using an electric Pole Saw, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Make sure you read and understand all instructions in Important Safety Informa- tion on pages 2 through 4. Improper use of this Pole Saw can cause severe injury or death from Þre, electrical shock, body contactwithmovingchain,orfallingwood.
BEFORE OPERATING SAW
1.Read and understand Pole Saw manual before operating Pole Saw.
2.Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate Pole Saw when you are tired.
3.Use Pole Saw for cutting wood only. Do not use Pole Saw for purpose not intended. Do not use for cutting
4.Only
5.Use only electrical voltage noted on model plate of Pole Saw.
6.Use only extension cords marked for outdoor use. See Operating Pole Saw section extension cord requirements.
7.Do not operate Pole Saw
¥while under the inßuence of alcohol, medica- tion, or drugs
¥in rain or in damp or wet areas
¥where highly ßammable liquids or gases are present
¥if Pole Saw is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not fully and securely assembled
¥if trigger does not turn Pole Saw on and off. Chain must stop moving when you release trig- ger. Have faulty switch replaced by authorized service center (see Technical Service, page 18).
¥while in a hurry
¥while in tree or on a ladder
¥while on aerial booms, buckets or platforms
¥during high wind or storming weather
8.Wear
9.Wear the following safety gear when operating Pole Saw:
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¥eye protection such as safety glasses, goggles, or face screen
¥safety hard hat
¥ear mufßers or ear plugs
¥hair covering to contain long hair
¥face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)
10.Before cutting, always provide the following:
¥clear work area
¥secure footing
¥planned retreat path from falling limbs
11.Inspect tree before trimming. Make allowance for branches to fall freely to the ground.
12.Do not use your Pole Saw to fell saplings.
13.To reduce the risk of electric shock, this Pole Saw has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in the polar- ized outlet of an extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet of your extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, a polarized extension cord will be nec- essary. If the polarized plug of the extension cord does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
WHILE OPERATING POLE SAW
1.Stay alert. Use common sense while operating the unit.
2.Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite in- juries.
3.Be aware of extension cord while operating Pole Saw. Be careful not to trip over cord. Keep cord away from chain and operator at all times.
4.Keep children, animals, and bystanders away from Pole Saw and extension cord. Only Pole Saw user should be in work area.
5.Do not use the Pole Saw to cut down trees.
6.Do not use near power lines. Keep at least 10 feet away from electrical lines.
7.Grip Pole Saw securely - one hand on the pole, the other on the handle.
8.Keep Þnger off trigger until ready to make cut.
9.Before starting Pole Saw, make sure chain is not touching anything.
10.To guard against electrical shock, avoid body contact with grounded objects such as pipes, fences, and metal posts.
11.Keep all parts of body away from chain when Pole Saw is running.
12.Do not force Pole Saw while cutting. Apply light pressure. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
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