The Properly Equipped Operator
Always wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of head injuries during operation of this unit.
Wear nonslip
Wear sturdy footwear with nonslip soles to provide good footing.
Always wear eye and hearing protection. Shindaiwa recommends wearing a face shield as additional face and eye protection.
Never operate the pruner at an angle greater than 60° in order to reduce the risk of being struck by falling objects during operation.
Always operate with both hands firmly gripping the unit.
Keep a proper footing and do not
Keep bystanders at least 15 meters away from the operating pruner to reduce the risk of being struck by falling objects or thrown debris.
Operating Precautions
WARNING!
Operating Precautions
■Make sure the chain and sprocket are correctly adjusted before operating the pruner (see page 10 for adjustment procedures). Never attempt chain adjustment with the engine running!
■Always make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and firmly tightened before operation.
■Never use a cracked or warped guide bar: replace it with a serviceable guide bar and make sure it fits properly.
■If a saw blade should bind fast in a cut, shut off the engine immediately. Push the branch or tree to ease the bind and free the blade.
■Make sure there are no missing or loose fasteners, and that the ignition switch and throttle controls are working properly.
■Before starting the engine, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything.
■Operate the saw only in a well ventilated area. Be aware of carbon monoxide poisoning. Exhaust gases and lubrication oil mist can cause serious injury or death.
■Do not operate the unit with the muffler removed.
■When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for springback so that you will not be struck by the moving limb.
■Always stop the engine immediately and check for damage if you strike a foreign object or if the unit becomes tangled. Do not operate with broken or damaged equipment.
■Stop the unit immediately if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake. Inspect for broken, missing or improperly installed parts or attachments.
■Never transport the unit nor set it down with the engine running. An engine that’s running could be accidentally accelerated causing the chain to rotate.
■Make sure the chain cover is in place when transporting and storing the pruner.
■When carrying by hand, the chain should be pointing backward.
