GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail- ure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
nKnow your tool. Read and understand the operator’s manual and observe the warnings and instruction labels affixed to the tool.
nStay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
nDo not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
nStore idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
nWear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards and hearing pro- tection when operating this unit.
nWear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or go barefoot.
nSecure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
nKeep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 feet away.
nDo not force tool. Use the correct tool for your appli- cation. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
nDo not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the pole pruner in unexpected situations. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.
nDo not operate in poor lighting.
nKeep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
nDo not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is danger- ous and must be repaired.
nAvoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting battery pack. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a tool with the switch on invites accidents.
nAvoid dangerous environments. Do not use the at- tachment in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain.
nMaintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
nCheck for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
nKeep the tool and its handle dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when clean- ing. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,
nUse only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used on another tool.
nTool service must be performed only by qualified re- pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
nWhen servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to fol- low Maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
nBefore you start the unit, make sure the blade is not contacting any object.
nStop the unit, remove the battery pack, and make sure the blade has stopped before setting the unit down.
nNever cut any material with a diameter greater than 4 in.
nTo protect yourself from electrocution, do not operate within 50 feet of overhead electrical lines.
nTo 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.
nReplace any blade that has been damaged. Always make sure blade is installed correctly and securely fas- tened before each use. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
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