Kickback

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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13.When cutting a limb that is under tension, use extreme caution. Be alert for wood springing back. When wood tension is released, limb could spring back and strike operator causing severe injury or death.

14.Carry Pole Saw from one place to another

¥with unit unplugged

¥by holding pole at balance point (close to saw end)

¥with guide bar and chain to rear

15.Do not cut small brush and saplings with the Pole Saw. Slender matter may catch in the chain and be whipped toward you. This could also pull you off balance.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of Califor- nia to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drill- ing, and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the state of California) to cause cancer, birth de- fects, or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

¥lead from lead-based paints

¥crystalline silica from bricks and ce- ment and other masonry products

¥arsenic and chromium from chemi- cally-treated lumber

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well venti- lated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

WARNING:Kickbackmayoccurwhen 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 light- ning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the opera- tor. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the Pole Saw which could re- sult in serious injury to user.

Kickback Safety Devices On This Pole Saw

This Pole Saw has a low-kickback chain and reduced kickback guide bar. Both items reduce the chance of kickback. Kickback can still occur with this Pole Saw. The following steps will reduce the risk of kickback.

¥Use both hands - one gripping the handle and the other gripping the pole. Use Þrm grip. Thumbs and Þngers must wrap around pole and handle.

¥Keep all safety items in place on Pole Saw. Make sure they work properly.

¥Do not overreach or extend arms above shoulder height.

¥Keep solid footing and balance at all times.

¥Never try cutting through two branches at the same time. Only cut one at a time.

¥Do not bury guide bar nose or try plunge cut (bor- ing into wood using guide bar nose).

¥Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that may pinch chain.

¥Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut.

¥Use low-kickback chain and guide bar supplied with the Pole Saw. Only use replacement parts listed for the Pole Saw.

¥Never use dull or loose chain. Keep chain sharp with proper tension.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF POLE SAW

Unplug Pole Saw from power source and follow maintenance and storage procedures outlined in Cleaning and Maintenance and Storage, pages 17 and 18.

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