Instructions / Assembly

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Warning – When using an electric pole saw, basic safety precautions should always be

followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the

following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Make sure you read and understand all instructions. Improper use of this pole saw can cause severe injury

or death from fire, electrical shock, and body contact with moving chain, on falling wood.

BEFORE OPERATING SAW

1. Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating pole saw.

2. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate saw when you are tired.

3. Use pole saw for cutting wood only. Do not use pole saw for purpose not intended. Do not use for

cutting plastic, masonry, etc.

4. Only well-instructed adults should operate pole saw. Never allow children to operate pole saw.

5. Use only electrical voltage noted on model plate of pole saw.

6. Use only extension cords marked for outdoor use.

7. Do not operate pole saw

• While under the influence of alcohol, medication, or drugs

• In rain or in damp or wet areas

• Where highly flammable liquids or gases are present

• If saw is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not fully and securely assembled

• If trigger does not turn saw on and off. Chain must stop moving when you release trigger. Have

faulty switch replaced by authorized service center.

• While in a hurry

• While in tree or on a ladder unless trained to do so

8. Wear snug-fitting clothes when operating pole saw. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can

get caught in moving saw chain.

9. Wear the following safety gear when operating pole saw.

• Heavy-duty gloves (wear rubber gloves when working outdoors)

• Steel-toed safety footwear with non-skid soles

• Eye protection such as safety glasses, goggles, or face screen

• Hard hat

• Ear mufflers or ear plugs

• Hair covering to contain long hair

• Face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)

10. Before cutting, always provide the following:

• Clear work area

• Secure footing

• Planned retreat path from falling tree

11. Inspect tree before cutting down. Make sure there are no dead limbs or branches that may fall on you.

12. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this saw has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).

This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet of your

extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, a polarized extension cord will be necessary.

Do not change the plug in any way.

WHILE OPERATING SAW