IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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12.Do not force chain saw while cutting. Apply light pressure. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
13.When cutting limb or tree trunk that is under ten- sion, use extreme caution. Be alert for wood springing back. When wood tension is released, limb could spring back and strike operator caus- ing severe injury or death.
14.Carry Pole Saw from one place to another
¥with unit unplugged
¥with telescoping pole returned to shortest po- sition
¥by holding pole at balance point (close to saw end)
¥with guide bar and chain to rear
15.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.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of Califor- nia to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drill- ing, and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the state of California) to cause cancer, birth de- fects, or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
¥lead from lead-based paints
¥crystalline silica from bricks and ce- ment and other masonry products
¥arsenic and chromium from chemi- cally-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well venti- lated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
KICKBACK
WARNING:Kickbackmayoccurwhen the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a light- ning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the opera- tor. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury to user.
Kickback Safety Devices On This Saw
This saw has a
The following steps will reduce the risk of kickback.
¥Use both hands - one gripping the handle and the other gripping the pole. Use Þrm grip. Thumbs and Þngers must wrap around pole and handle.
¥Keep all safety items in place on saw. Make sure they work properly.
¥Do not overreach or extend arms above shoulder height.
¥Keep solid footing and balance at all times.
¥Never try cutting through two branches at the same time. Only cut one at a time.
¥Do not bury guide bar nose or try plunge cut (bor- ing into wood using guide bar nose).
¥Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that may pinch chain.
¥Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut.
¥Use
¥Never use dull or loose chain. Keep chain sharp with proper tension.
Saw Maintenance and Kickback Safety
Follow maintenance instructions in the chain saw manual. Proper cleaning of saw and chain and guide bar maintenance can reduce chances of kickback. In- spect and maintain saw after each use. This will in- crease the service life of your saw. Note: Even with proper sharpening, risk of kickback can increase with each sharpening.
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