Use and Care Manual
1.6 POLE SAW SAFETY
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Keep hands away from blades.
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain. Do not remove cut material or hold
material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing
jammed material. The saw chain continues to move after the switch is turned off. A
moment of inattention while operating the extended-reach pruner may result in serious
personal injury.
Carry the extended-reach pruner by the handle with the saw chain stopped. When
transporting or storing the extended-reach pruner, always fit the saw chain device cover.
Proper handling of the extended-reach pruner will reduce possible personal injury from
the saw chain.
Hold the extended-reach pruner by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw
chain may contact hidden wiring. A saw chain contacting a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the extended-reach pruner “live” and could give the operator an
electric shock.
Do not use the extended-reach pruner in bad weather conditions, especially when
there is a risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use near any electrical power lines. Contact
with or use near power lines may cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in death.
Always use two hands when operating the extended-reach pruner. Hold the extend-
ed-reach pruner with both hands to avoid loss of control.
Wear eye protection. Further protective equipment for hearing, hands, legs, and feet is
recommended. Adequate protective equipment will reduce personal injury from flying
debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
Always use head protection when operating the extended-reach pruner overhead.
Falling debris can result in serious personal injury.
Do not operate a pole saw in a tree, on a ladder, from a rooftop, or any unstable
support. The operation of a pole saw in this manner could result in serious personal injury.
Always keep proper footing and operate the pole saw only when standing on fixed,
secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces may cause a loss of balance or
control of the pole pruner.
When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back. When the tension in
the wood fiber is released, the spring-loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw
the pole pruner out of control.
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Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing the bar and chain.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for
kickback.
Cut branches only. Do not use pole pruner for purposes not intended. For example: do not
use pole pruner for cutting metal, plastic, masonry, or non-wood building materials. Use of
the pole pruner for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery
causing loss of control.
Kickback is the result of pole pruner misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the pole pruner handles, with
both hands on the pole pruner and position your body and arm to allow you to resist
kickback forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator if proper precautions
are taken. Do not let go of the pole pruner.
Only use replacement guide bars and pole pruners specified by the manufacturer.
Incorrect replacement guide bars and pole pruners may cause chain breakage and/or
kickback.
Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the pole
pruner. Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.
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