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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 Trimmer

• For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before
using the Pole Trimmer. 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 Trimmer when you are tired.
• Only well-instructed adults should operate Pole Trimmer. Never
allow children to operate.
• Do not use Pole Trimmer for any job except that for which it is
intended.
• Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
• Wear the following safety gear when operating Pole Trimmer:
- heavy-duty gloves
- substantial footwear
- safety glasses, goggles or face screen that are marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1
- face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing, or jewelry of any kind that could
get caught in the moving blades or parts of the Pole Trimmer.
• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.

While Operating Pole Trimmer

• Stay alert. Use common sense while operating the unit.
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
• Keep children, animals and bystanders at a safe distance away
from Pole Trimmer. Only Pole Trimmer user should be in work area.
• Grip Pole Trimmer securely - one hand on the pole, the other on the
handle.
• Keep finger off trigger until ready to use.
• Before starting Pole Trimmer, make sure blades are not touching
anything.
• Keep all parts of body away from blades when Pole Trimmer is
running.
• Carry Pole Trimmer from one place to another
- with battery removed
- by holding pole at balance point
- with blades to rear and with scabbard attached
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching
can result in loss of balance or exposure to sharp surfaces.
• Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or accessory
on this product, which was not provided with the product, or
identified as appropriate for use with this product in this Instruction
Manual.

Do not operate Pole Trimmer:

- while under the influence of alcohol, medication, or drugs
- in rain or in damp or wet areas
- where highly flammable liquids or gases are present
- if Pole Trimmer is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not fully and
securely assembled
- if trigger does not turn Pole Trimmer on and off. Blades must stop
moving when you release trigger. Have faulty switch replaced by
authorized service center. See “Service Information”.
- while in a hurry
- while in tree or on a ladder
- while on aerial booms, buckets or platforms
- during high wind or storming weather

General Safety Rules

WARNING: Shock Hazard. To protect yourself from electrocution,
do not operate within 10 feet (3 m) of overhead electrical lines.
Failure to do this could result in severe personal injury.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil.
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