Black & Decker GPC1800P manual Residual risks, Vibration, Pruning, Safety of others

ENGLISH (Original instructions)

•Do not attempt to cut a branch when the diameter of the branch exceeds the cutting length of the tool.

•Always remove the battery from the tool and place the chain cover over the chain when storing or transporting the tool.

•Keep the saw chain sharp and properly ten- sioned. Check the tension at regular intervals.

•Switch the tool off, allow the chain to stop and remove the battery from the tool before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance.

•Only use genuine replacement parts and accessories.

•Carry the pole pruner by the handle with the cutter blade stopped. When transporting or stor- ing the pole pruner always fit the cutting device cover and dismantle it into its component parts. Proper handling of the pole pruner will reduce possible personal injury and injury to others.

Residual risks

Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings. These risks can arise from mis- use, prolonged use etc.

Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks can not be avoided. These include:

•Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving parts.

•Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades or accessories.

•Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods ensure you take regular breaks.

•Impairment of hearing.

•Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed when using your tool (example:- working with wood, especially oak, beech and MDF.)

Vibration

The declared vibration emission values stated in the technical data and the declaration of conform- ity have been measured in accordance with a standard test method provided by EN 60745 and may be used for comparing one tool with another. The declared vibration emission value may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

Warning! The vibration emission value during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared value depending on the ways in which the tool is used. The vibration level may increase above the level stated.

When assessing vibration exposure to determine safety measures required by 2002/44/EC to protect persons regularly using power tools in employ- ment, an estimation of vibration exposure should consider, the actual conditions of use and the way the tool is used, including taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time.

Pruning

Before attempting to prune a tree, ensure there are not by-laws or regulations that would prohibit or control the felling of the tree.

•Be aware of the direction a branch may fall. Consider all conditions that may affect the direction of fall, including:

--the length and weight of the branch to be cut --the intended direction of fall

--any unusual heavy limb structure or decay --the presence of surrounding trees and obstacles,

--including overhead lines

--the intertwinement with other branches --the speed and direction of the wind.

•Consider access to the tree limb.

Tree branches are liable to swing towards the tree trunk. In addition to the user, any bystander, build- ing or object below the branch is at risk of being struck by the branch.

Safety of others

•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for the their safety.

•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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