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Petrol Powered Pole Tools

Operational Safety

• Do NOT use the machine if the throttle or any safety guard or mechanism is not installed or is not

operating correctly – have the machine inspected and repaired at an authorised service centre before

using it again.

• Fully understand how to safely operate the machine and the various attachments to avoid "kick-back" or

other hazards. See Operation.

• Always hold the machine firmly with both hands during operation. Always use the machine handles,

straps etc.

• Do NOT use a ladder or tree branches as a platform when using the machine at height – always use a

stable, flat platform such as a cherry-picker or scissor-lift.

• Do NOT use the equipment for purposes it is not designed for, such as wood chipping.

• Before cutting any branch, limb, pruning or cross-cutting, ensure that none of the materials to be cut is

under tension that may be released unexpectedly during cutting.

Transportation Safety

• Always STOP the engine and ensure all cutting devices have fully stopped before putting the machine

down, transporting or working on it (refuelling, adjusting etc).

• Fit all blade covers or sheaths whenever transporting or storing the machine.

• When transporting the machine in a vehicle, ensure the engine is OFF. Secure the machine in an upright

position to prevent tip-over, machine damage or fuel spills.