Becauseprunerisahigh-speed wood-cuttingtool,specialsafetyprecau- tionsmustbeobservedtoreducethe riskofaccidentsCarelessorimproper. useofthistoolcancauseseriousor evenfatalinjury.

PLAN AHEAD

Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and oper- ating instructions before attempting to use the unit.

Restrict the use of your pruner to adult users who understand and can

follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found on the unit and in this manual.

INSTRUCTIONSAFETY INFORMATION

MANUAL

ON THE UNIT

Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed safety footwear with non- slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy, long pants, and long sleeves; heavy- duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hear- ing. Regular users should have hear- ing checked regularly as engine noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or re- move loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.

 

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Snug

Protection

Fitting

Heavy Duty

Clothing

GIoves

Safety

Safety Chaps

Shoes

 

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Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running.

Keep children, bystanders, and ani- mals a minimum of 50 feet (15 me- ters) away from the work area. Do not allow other people or animals to be near when starting or operating the pruner.

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HAZARD ZONE

50 feet

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DANGER: Do not use near e_ectrical

wires or power lines.

Keep pruner at least 30 feet (10 meters)

lines.

'_ away from all power

Do not handle or operate a pruner when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with doctor before oper- ating a pruner.

Carefully plan your pruning operation in advance. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path.

FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheads)

Mix and pour fuel outdoors.

Keep away from sparks or flames.

Use a container approved for fuel.

Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the powerhead.

Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all

fuel spills before starting the power- head.

Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting power- head engine.

Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap.

Remove fuel cap slowly.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric powerheads)

_'WARNING:

Avoid

a dangerous

environment.

To reduce

the risk of elec-

trical shock, do not use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid the possi-

bility of electrical shock. Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not handle extension

cord plug or unit with wet hands.

Use only a voltage supply as shown on the nameplate of the unit.

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Craftsman C944.514610 Plan Ahead, Fuel Safety for gas powerheads, Electrical Safety for electric powerheads

51461, C944.514610 specifications

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