SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•Do not run the gasoline engine indoors, or where there is poor ventilation. Engine exhaust contains deadly carbon monoxide poison.
•Keep both feet on the ground. Do not work from
•Use your saw only to cut wood or wood products. Do not cut solid metal, sheet metal, plastics or any
•Stay on the uphill side when pruning, limbs may roll down hill when cut.
•Work only when there is adequate lighting to see clearly.
•When there are several workers, they should be stationed where they will not interfere with one another. During cutting operations, only one person should be working on a tree.
•Before cutting, clear the area of materials likely to start brush fires or interfere with you or the saw. Be sure the path of retreat is clear. It is wise to plan two exit paths in case one becomes blocked.
•Do not go under trees during periods of high wind or heavy precipita- tion. If a fallen or broken tree creates an emergency, leave removal to a professional tree removal service.
•Any tree with a hollow rotted trunk, thick loose bark, and dead branches is extremely dangerous to disturb by cutting. Such trees should be worked on by professionals.
•Do not allow anyone to enter a zone of 15m (50 feet) from where you are working. If the risk of eye injury exists to people outside of 15m (50 feet), require them to wear ANSI or CE approved eye protection.
•Always disconnect and move the spark plug wire away from the spark plug before you work on the unit or leave it unattended.
•Ensure that the operator can see where the cutting action is occur- ring. Use the proper tools. If the branch or limb cannot be safely cut with your pole saw, use other tools such as hand pruners or hand saws or consult with a professional.
•Be aware of local ordinances which may restrict the use of a pole pruner product.
•Use only certified dielectric cleaning material such as “hot stick” for cleaning dielectric tools. Refer to your Operator’s Manual for additional information.
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