SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury. Kickback may occur when the moving chain con- tacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator. If the chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these reactions can cause loss of tool control which can result in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the tool. As a pruner user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction while you are operating the unit.
Always cut with the engine running at full speed. Fully squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady cutting speed.
Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for the chain.
Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback chains specified for this unit.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your applica- tion. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable foot- ing on a solid surface enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Never let anyone use the tool who has not received adequate instructions in its proper use. This applies to rentals as well as private owned units and also to the power head it is attached to.�
To protect yourself from electrocution, do not operate within 50 ft. of overhead electrical lines.
To protect yourself from falling branches, do not stand directly under the branch or limb being cut. This unit should not be held at an angle over 60° from ground level.
Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mix- ture.
Before you start the engine, make sure the chain is not contacting any object.
Shut off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before setting the unit down.
To prevent electrical shock or serious personal injury, do not use this product with any AC power head.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc- tions also to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
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