basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
To reduce risk of injury:
Before any use, be sure everyone using this electric product reads and understands all safety and operation instructions contained in this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS and review frequently prior to use. Store in wall charger slot.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS and weather conditions when using this tool.
DO NOT USE battery operated appliance in the rain.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area.
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN or untrained individuals to use this pole saw.
STORE IDLE UNIT INDOORS - When not in use, the unit should be stored indoors in a dry location – out of reach of children.
DON’T FORCE THE TOOL - It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL - Do not use the tool for any job except that for which it is intended.
KEEP HANDS AND FEET away from cutting area.
DRESS PROPERLY - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and
DON’T OVERREACH - Maintain
proper footing and balance at all times. Use both hands to operate unit safely.
USE SAFETY GLASSES - Always wear proper eye protection, and use a face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
ALWAYS WEAR A HARDHAT when operating the pole saw.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY FOOTWEAR, snug fitting clothing, protective gloves, hearing protection and head protection when using the pole saw.
CARRYING THE POLE SAW – Always carry the saw by gripping the fiberglass pole at its balance point with the saw chain in front of you for easy visibility.
MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE - Keep the unit clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for service. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING
-Don’t carry the appliance while holding the switch area. The unit is shipped partly charged, and may start inadvertently if not handled properly.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - If any component of the appliance experiences a hard impact, check that no parts were damaged and verify that the unit operates properly. Check for misalignment or bending of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect operation.
A part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
KEEP TOOLS SHARP and clean for better and safer performance.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS for lubricating and changing accessories.
KEEP HANDLES DRY, clean, and free from oil and grease.
REMOVE BATTERY from pole saw when not in use, before servicing,
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