SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

•Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain or blade when the engine is running.

•Before you start the engine or motor, make sure the saw chain or blade is not contacting anything.

•Carry the pole saw with the engine or motor stopped, the guide bar and saw chain or blade to the front, and keep the hot muffler away from your body.

•Do not operate a pole saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain or blade stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released.

•Shut off the engine or motor before setting the unit down.

•Use extreme caution when cutting small-size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.

•When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for springback so that you will not be struck by the limb or saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released.

•Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture.

•Do not operate a pole saw standing in a tree.

•Fuel your pole saw safely. Handle flammable fuel with care. Use an approved gasoline container. Do not smoke or bring sparks or flame near the fuel supply. Use proper fueling procedures recommended in the pole saw Operator’s Manual. Do not over fill the fuel tank. If spilling occurs, clean up before you attempt to start the unit. Always make sure engine fuel cap is securely tightened before operating.

•Use only one ECHO approved extension on your pole saw.

•Do not hit rocks, stones, or other foreign objects with the saw chain or blade.

•If the cutting attachment strikes an obstruction, stop the engine or motor immediately and inspect the cutting attachment for damage, do not contact ground with saw chain or blade.

•When transporting your pole pruner use the appropriate guide bar or blade scabbard.

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