Chicago Electric 96405 manual Operating Instructions, General operating instructions

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Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

General operating instructions

1.Turn the Power Switch of the tool to the “OFF” position and unplug the tool from the electrical outlet before assembling or making any adjustments to the tool.

2.Maintain a proper grip on the Pole Saw whenever it is running. Hold the tool with both hands. Always keep your left hand on the Front Handle (61) and your right hand on the Rear Handle (74, 86), so that your body is to the left of the Pole Saw. Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip or any stance which would place your body or arm across the chain line.

3.Always wear the Shoulder Strap (66) to properly support the Pole Saw when moving or using unit.

4.To activate the Saw, push the Safety Switch (72) forward and depress the Power

 

Switch (75).

Safety Switch (72)

 

 

5.

Allow the Saw Chain to cut for you.

Power

 

Exert only light downward pressure. If

 

Switch

 

you attempt to force the cut, damage

 

(75)

 

to the Guard Bar, Chain, or Motor can

 

 

result.

 

6.

Do not use a back and forth sawing

Power

 

type motion for cutting.

 

Cord

 

 

7.

Release the Power Switch as soon

(88)

 

as the cut is completed. Running

the Pole Saw for long periods without a pause can cause unnecessary wear or damage to the Guard Bar, Chain, and Motor.

Beware Kickback! Never cut with tip of blade.

.Cut longer branches down in sections for greater efficiency and safety.

(See example below.)

SKU 96405

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Chicago Electric 96405 manual Operating Instructions, General operating instructions