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WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the
instruction manual.
Intended Use
This CMCPPR320 pole pruner has been designed for
residential pruning applications up to 1.25" (32 mm)
in diameter. This pruner is intended to be used on plant
materials only.
DO nOT use this appliance for any job except that for which
it is intended.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision
is required when inexperienced operators use this tool.
Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words
This instruction manual uses the following safety alert
symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and
your risk of personal injury or property damage.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
(Used without word) Indicates a safety
related message.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to
personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce risk of injury:
•
Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit
reads and understands all safety instructions and
other information contained in this manual.
•
Save these instructions and review frequently.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances,
basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury,
including the following:
1 . Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
2 . Avoid Dangerous Environments – DO NOT use
appliances in damp or wet locations. DO NOT operate
portable electric appliances in gaseous or explosive
atmospheres. Motors in these appliances normally spark,
and the sparks might ignite fumes.
3 . Don't Use In Rain or wet areas.
4 . Keep All Bystanders Away – at a safe distance from work
area, especially children.
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5 . Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Gloves and substantial rubber soled footwear
are recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
6 . Always Wear Eye Protection – Wear ANSI Z87.1
approved eye protection at all times when battery
is installed. Also use face or dust mask and hearing
protection. Safety glasses and hearing protection are
available at extra cost at your local Service Center or
authorized service facility.
7 . Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance for any job
except that for which it is intended.
8 . Avoid Accidentally Starting – Don't carry with finger
on trigger when battery is installed.
9 . Don't Force Appliance – It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it
was designed.
10 . Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
11 . Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. DO NOT operate while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs, or when you are tired or ill.
12 . Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off‑position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
13 . Disconnect Appliance – Always remove the battery when
not in use, before servicing, when changing accessories
such as blades, and the like.
14 . Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or
locked‑up place – out of reach of children.
15 . Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce
the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Keep handles dry, clean, and
free from oil and grease.
16 . Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the
appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center
unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
17 . Damage to Unit – If you strike or become entangled
with a foreign object, stop appliance immediately, remove
battery, check for damage and have any damage repaired
before further operation is attempted.
18 . DO NOT immerse appliance in water or squirt it with a
hose. DO NOT allow any liquid to get inside it. If appliance
does get wet, allow to dry for a minimum of 48 hours.
19 . DO NOT store the appliance on or adjacent to fertilizers
or chemicals.
20 . Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting
edges when picking up or holding the appliance.
21 . DO NOT clean with a pressure washer.
22 . DO NOT charge appliance in rain, or in wet locations.