Operating Guide

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• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain. Make sure the switch is off when
clearing jammed material. 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 pole saw, always t the saw chain device cover. Proper handling of
the pole saw will reduce possible personal injury from the saw chain.
• Hold the extended-reach pruner by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter
blade may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. A saw chain contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the pole saw " live " and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs and
can be accidentally cut by the saw chain.
• 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.
• Always use two hands when operating the pole saw. Hold the pole saw with both hands to
avoid loss of control.
• Do not operate the saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders,
or any combination of these persons may result from one hand operation. This saw is intended
for two-handed use.
• Turn off the motor and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before setting the
unit down.
• Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding
the product.
• To protect yourself from electrocution, do not operate within 50 ft. (15 m) of overhead
electrical lines.
• Before starting the motor, make sure the chain is not contacting any object.
• 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.
• To protect yourself from falling branches, do not stand directly under the branch or lamb
being cut. This unit should not be held at an angle over 60° from ground level.
• Use extreme caution when cutting small sized brush and saplings because slender
material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that you will not be
struckwhenthetensioninthewoodbersisreleased.
• Toavoidaccidentalstarting,nevercarrypluggedinproductwithngeronswitch.Be
sure switch is off when plugging in.
• Always use head protection when operating the pole saw overhead. Falling debris can
result in serious personal injury.
• DANGER - Keep hands away from blades.
• When using in direct sunshine, keep out of water and don’t exposure to rain.
• Store indoors, and do not expose to rain or water, avoid direct sunshine.
SAFETY RULES