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IDENTIFICATIONOF SAFETY SYMBOLS
WARNING : Firehaz ard. 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 two--stroke oil mixed at a ratio of
40:1 (2.5%).
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug befor e clean-
ing or servicing.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Alw ays disconnect spark
plugwire and plac e wire where it cannot contact
spark plug to prevent accidental starting w hen
setting up, transporting, adjusting or making re-
pairs except carburetor adjustments .
Because a pruner is a high- speed wood-cutting
tool, special safety precautions must be ob-
servedto r educe the risk of ac cidents. Ca reless
orimproper us e of this tool can cause serious or
even fatal injury.

PLAN AHEAD

SRead this manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow all
safety rules, precautions, and operating
instructions before attempting to us e the unit.
SRestrict the use of your pruner to adult users
who understand and can follow safety rules,
precautions, and operating instruc tions found
on the unit and in this manual.
SAFETYINFORMATION
ONTHE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
SKeep all parts ofy ourbody 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. Youmust be in
good physical condition and mentally alert. If
you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, check with
doctor before operatinga pruner.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
youneed assistanc e, contact y our authorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.

OPERATEYOUR PRUNER SAFELY

SOperatethe pruner only in a well-v entilated
outdoor area.
SDonot use a pruner to c ut down trees or any
portion of the tree trunk.
SOnly use for pruning limbs or branches
overheadnot greater than 6 inches ( 15c m)
indiameter.
SDonot cut small brus h and saplings wit h the
pruner. Slender matter may catch in the
chain and be whipped toward you, pulling
you offbalanc e.
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.
SDonot put pressure on the pr uner at the end
ofthe cut. Applying pres sure can caus e you
to lose control when the cut is completed.
SDo not run the unit at high speed when not
pruning.
SIf you strike or become entangled with a
foreignobject, s top the engine immediately
andchec k for damage. Haveany 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 r emoved.
SAlways stop the unit when work is delay ed
orwhen walking from one cutting location to
another. Stop the engine before setting the
unit down.
SUse only in daylight or good artificial light.
SUse only for jobs explained in this manual
(or manuals for optional attachments).