IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before clean- ing or servicing.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline or use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open flames, or work that can cause sparks).
Use unleaded gasoline and
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making re- pairs except carburetor adjustments.
Because a pruner is a
PLAN AHEAD
S Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions before attempting to use the unit.
SRestrict 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.
INSTRUCTION | SAFETY INFORMATION |
MANUAL | ON THE UNIT |
SKeep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
SDo 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 operating a pruner.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, contact your authorized service dealer or call
OPERATE YOUR PRUNER SAFELY
SOperate the pruner only in a
SDo not use a pruner to cut down trees or any portion of the tree trunk.
S Only use for pruning limbs or branches overhead not greater than 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter.
SDo not cut small brush and saplings with the pruner. Slender matter may catch in the chain and be whipped toward you, pulling
you off balance.
SMake sure the chain will not make contact with any object while starting the engine. Never try to start the unit when the guide bar is in a cut.
SDo not put pressure on the pruner at the end of the cut. Applying pressure can cause you
to lose control when the cut is completed.
SDo not run the unit at high speed when not pruning.
S If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Have any damage repaired by an authorized service dealer before attempting further operations.
SDo not operate a pruner that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Always replace bar and chain immediately if it becomes
damaged, broken or is otherwise removed.
SAlways stop the unit when work is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another. Stop the engine before setting the unit down.
SUse only in daylight or good artificial light. S Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional attachments).
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