Table of Contents, Important Safety Rules

Table of Contents
Safety Guidelines - Definitions	2
Important Safety Rules	2
Components	5
Important Safety Instructions for Battery Chargers	6
Important Safety Instructions for Battery Packs	7
Charging Procedure	8
Installing/Removing Battery Pack	9
Assembly	11
Operating the Saw	12
Accessories	14
Maintenance	14
Troubleshooting	14
Service Information	15
Full Two-Year Home Use Warranty	15

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Important Safety Rules

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

Save these instructions Before Operating Pole Saw

• For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using the Pole Saw. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious personal injury.

• Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate Pole Saw when you are tired.

• Use Pole Saw for cutting wood only. Do not use Pole Saw for purpose not intended. Do not use for cutting non-wood items.

• Only well-instructed adults should operate Pole Saw. Never allow children to operate.

• Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.

• Wear the following safety gear when operating Pole Saw: - heavy-duty gloves

- steel-toed safety footwear with non-skid soles

- safety glasses, goggles or face screen that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87

- safety hard hat

- ear mufflers or ear plug

- face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)

• Wear heavy long pants and boots. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or go barefoot.

• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.

• Before cutting, always provide the following: - clear work area

- secure footing

- planned retreat path from falling limbs