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23 . DO NOT use battery‑operated appliance in rain.
24 . Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning
or removing material from the gardening appliance.
25 . Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of a second.
26 . Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
27 . Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
28 . SERVICE‑ Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
29 . When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
30 . Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
31 . Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
32 . Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 265° F (129° C) may cause explosion.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
WARNING ‑ Do not operate near electrical power
lines. The unit has not been designed to provide
protection from electric shock in the event of contact
with overhead electric lines, Consult local regulations
for safe distances from overhead electric power lines
and ensure that the operating position is safe and
secure before operating the pole pruner.
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For safe operation, read and understand all
instructions before using the pole pruner. Follow all
safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions
listed below, can result in serious personal injury.
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Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate pole pruner when you are tired.
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Use pole pruner for pruning tree branches only. Do
not use pole pruner for purposes not intended. Do not use
for pruning other items.
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Do not use the pole saw in bad weather conditions,
especially when there is a risk of lightning. This
decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
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Only well‑instructed adults should operate pole
pruner. Never allow children to operate.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
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this unit.
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Wear the following safety gear when operating pole pruner:
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heavy‑duty gloves
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steel‑toed safety footwear with non‑skid soles
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safety glasses, goggles or face screen
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safety hard hat
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face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)
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Wear heavy long pants and boots. Do not wear loose
fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or go barefoot.
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Secure long hair to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
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Before pruning, always provide the following:
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clear work area
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secure footing
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planned retreat path from falling limbs
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Inspect tree before trimming. Make allowance for branches
to fall freely to the ground.
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Do not use your pole pruner to fell saplings.
While Operating Pole Pruner
DANGER: To reduce the risk of electric shock do no
use on wet surfaces. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
DANGER: Avoid Unintentional Starting – with
battery installed, do not carry appliance with with finger
on switch. Be sure switch is off when installing battery.
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Hold the tool using only the designated gripping surfaces:
one hand on the main handle and one hand on the
foam gripper.
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Stay alert. Use common sense while operating the unit.
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Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
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Always remove battery from pole pruner when finished
pruning or when left unattended.
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Keep children, animals and bystanders at least 50' (15 m)
away from pole pruner. Only pole pruner user should be in
work area.
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Do not grasp the exposed pruner cutting blade when
picking up or holding the pole pruner.
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Keep finger off trigger until ready to make cut.
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Keep all parts of body away from cutting blade when pole
pruner is running.
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Do not force pole pruner while pruning. Apply light
pressure. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was intended.
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Carry pole pruner from one place to another:
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with battery removed,
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fingers off/away from trigger,
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by holding pole at balance point, and
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with the cutting blade to rear and with blade
cover attached.
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Do not operate in poor lighting.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
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Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
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Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or
accessory on this product, which was not provided with
the product, or identified as appropriate for use with this
product in this instruction manual.
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Inspect pole pruner before each use and after dropping or other
impacts. Ensure there are no significant defects or damage.
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