McCulloch 6096201212 manual Save These Instructions, Pole SAW Trimming Precautions

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2-4. POLE SAW TRIMMING PRECAUTIONS

1.Be aware of extension cord while operating chain saw. Be careful not to trip over cord. Keep cord away from chain and operator at all times.

2.Keep bystanders 50 feet (15 meters) away when oper- ating saw.

3.Do not use the pole saw to cut down trees. Use the chain saw without pole attachment.

4.Grip pole saw securely - one hand on the pole, the other on the handle.

5.Keep finger off trigger until ready to make cut.

6. Before starting pole saw, make sure chain is not	2-4A
touching anything.

7.Keep all parts of body away from chain when saw is running.

8.Do not force chain saw while cutting. Apply light pres- sure. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.

9.When cutting limbs or branches that are under ten- sion, use extreme caution. Be alert for wood springing back. When wood tension is released, limb could spring back and strike operator causing severe injury or death.

10.When Carrying pole saw from one place to another:

• unplug unit • return telescoping pole to shortest 2-4B

position • hold pole at balance point (close to saw end) • keep guide bar and chain to rear

11.Do not cut small brush and saplings with the pole saw. Use the chain saw only, with extreme care. Slender matter may catch in the chain and be whipped toward you. This could also pull you off balance.

12.Never stand directly under the limb you are trimming. Always position yourself out of the path of falling debris. (See Fig. 2-4A)

13.Never stand on a ladder or other type of unstable sup- port while using the pole saw.

14.Always use both hands to operate pole saw. Keep a

firm, steady pressure on the pole saw while cutting but	2-4C
do not try to force the saw through the wood.

15.Do not use the pole saw to cut limbs larger in diame- ter than 4” (10 cm) in diameter. (See Fig. 2-4B)

16.Keep other persons away from cutting end of pole saw and at a safe distance from work area. (See Fig. 2-4C)

17.Do not use pole saw near cable, electric power or tele- phone lines. Maintain a minimum clearance of 10 feet from all power lines. (See Fig. 2-4D)

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2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Use of these personal safety items is highly recommended to reduce the risk of accidental injury.

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