Important Safety Information - Remington BRANCH WIZARD Manuel Du Propriétaire

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Before operating Pole Saw, make certain you read
and understand all Important Safety Information .
BEFORE OPERATING SAW
1. Read and understand Pole Saw manual before
2. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
3. Use Pole Saw for cutting wood only. Do not use
4. Only well-instructed adults should operate
5. Use only electrical voltage noted on model plate
6. Use only extension cords marked for outdoor
7. Do not operate Pole Saw
8. Wear snug-fi tting clothes when operating Pole
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WARNING: When using an electric
Pole Saw, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the
risk of re, electric shock, and injury to
persons, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Make sure you read and understand all
instructions in Important Safety Infor-
mation. Improper use of this Pole Saw
can cause severe injury or death from
re, electrical shock, body contact with
moving chain, or falling wood.
operating Pole Saw.
Do not operate Pole Saw when you are tired.
Pole Saw for purpose not intended. Do not use
for cutting non-wood items.
Pole Saw. Never allow children to operate Pole
Saw.
of Pole Saw.
use. See Operating Pole Saw section extension
cord requirements.
• while under the influence of alcohol, medica-
tion, or drugs
• in rain or in damp or wet areas
• where highly flammable liquids or gases are
present
• if Pole Saw is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not
fully and securely assembled
• if trigger does not turn Pole Saw on and o .
Chain must stop moving when you release trig-
ger. Have faulty switch replaced by authorized
service center (see Technical Service)
• while in a hurry
• while in tree or on a ladder
• while on aerial booms, buckets or platforms
• during high wind or storming weather
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
• safety 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 limbs
11. Inspect tree before trimming. Make allowance
for branches to fall freely to the ground.
12. Do not use your Pole Saw to fell saplings.
13. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this Pole Saw
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fi t in the polarized outlet of
an extension cord only one way. If the plug does
not fi t fully in the outlet of your extension cord,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fi t, a polarized
extension cord will be necessary. If the polarized
plug of the extension cord does not fi t fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fi t,
contact a qualifi ed electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
WHILE OPERATING POLE SAW
1. Stay alert. Use common sense while operating
the unit.
2. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite
injuries.
3. Be aware of extension cord while operating Pole
Saw. Be careful not to trip over cord. Keep cord
away from chain and operator at all times.
4. Keep children, animals, and bystanders away
from Pole Saw and extension cord. Only Pole
Saw user should be in work area.
5. Do not use the Pole Saw to cut down trees.
6. Do not use near power lines. Keep at least 10
feet away from electrical lines.
7. Grip Pole Saw securely - one hand on the pole,
the other on the handle.
8. Keep finger o trigger until ready to make cut.
9. Before starting Pole Saw, make sure chain is not
touching anything.
10. To guard against electrical shock, avoid body
contact with grounded objects such as pipes,
fences, and metal posts.
11. Keep all parts of body away from chain when
Pole Saw is running.
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