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Safety instructions for pole saws
 When the pole saw is running, keep all
body parts away from the saw chain.
Before starting the pole saw, ensure that
the saw chain touches nothing. When
working with a pole saw, a moment of
inattention may result in clothing or body
parts being caught by the pole saw.
 Hold the electric power tool by the
insulated handle surfaces, as the saw
chain may may contact hidden wiring. If the
saw chain comes into contact with a live
line, metallic parts of the unit may become
energised and cause an electric shock.
 Wear goggles and hearing protection.
Additional protective equipment for head,
hands, legs and feet is recommended.
Suitable protective clothing reduces the
risk of injury from flying splinters and of
accidentally touching the saw chain.
 Do not work with the pole saw in a tree.
When operating the pole saw in a tree,
there is a risk of injury.
 Always ensure you have a firm footing and
use the pole saw only when you are
standing on solid, safe and level ground.
Slippery ground or unsteady footing, such
as on a ladder, may cause you to lose your
balance or lose control of the pole saw.
 When cutting a branch which is under
tension, expect it to spring back. When the
tension in the wood fibres is released, the
branch under tension may strike the
operator and/or cause him to lose control of
the pole saw.
 Be particularly careful when cutting
undergrowth and young trees. Thin
material may become caught in the saw
chain and strike you or cause you to lose
your balance.
 Carry the pole saw, switched off, by the
front handle, ensuring that the pole saw is
turned away from your body. When
transporting or storing the pole saw,
always pull on the protective cover.
Handle the pole saw carefully to reduce the
likelihood of inadvertently touching the
running saw chain.
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 Follow the instructions for lubrication,
tensioning the chain and changing the
accessories. An improperly tensioned or
lubricated chain may either snap or
increase the risk of a kickback.
 Keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil
and grease. Greasy and oily handles are
slippery and will cause loss of control.
 Saw wood only. Do not use the pole saw
for work for which it is not designed.
Example: Do not use the pole saw for
sawing plastic, masonry or building
materials which are not made of wood.
If the pole saw is not used as intended, this
may result in hazardous situations.
Causes of and avoiding
a kickback
A kickback can occur when the tip of the guide
rail touches an object or when the wood bends
and the saw chain becomes jammed in the
cut. If the rail tip touches an object, this may
occasionally cause an unexpected reaction
directed backwards, throwing the guide rail
upwards and in the direction of the operator.
If the saw chain jams on the upper edge of the
guide rail, the rail may quickly recoil in the
direction of the operator.
Any of these reactions may cause loss of
control of the saw and potentially serious
injuries. Do not rely solely on the safety
devices integrated in the chain saw. As the
user of a chain saw, you should take various
measures to be able to work without the risk of
accidents and injuries occurring.
A kickback occurs when the electric power
tool is used incorrectly or erroneously.
A kickback can be prevented by taking
appropriate precautions, as described below:
 Hold the pole saw firmly with both hands,
ensuring that your thumbs and fingers
clasp the handles on the pole saw. Move
your body and arms into a position in which
they can withstand the kickback forces.
If appropriate measures are taken, the
operator can control the kickback forces.
Never release the pole saw.
 Avoid an abnormal body posture. This will
prevent you from unintentionally touching
the rail tip and will enable better control of
the chain saw in unexpected situations.
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