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Do Not Operate Pole Pruner:
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while under the influence of alcohol, medication, or drugs.
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in rain or in damp or wet areas.
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where highly flammable liquids or gases are present.
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if pole pruner is damaged, adjusted incorrectly, or not
fully and securely assembled.
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if trigger does not turn pole pruner on and off. Cutting
blade must stop moving when you release trigger. Have
faulty switch replaced by authorized service center. See
Accessories under Maintenance.
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while in a hurry.
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while in a tree or on a ladder.
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while on aerial booms, buckets or platforms.
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during high wind or storming weather.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
DANGER: Shock Hazard. Serious injury or death from
electrocution if power lines are contacted. Never use
near any electrical source, wires, or power lines.
WARNING: For safe operation read and
understand the instruction manual. Wear face
shield (and/or safety glasses) and hard hat to protect
against falling debris. Always have a clear work area,
retreat path, and be aware of limb/branch location
to avoid falling limbs and debris. Keep bystanders 50'
(15 m) away when operating pruner. To reduce the
risk of electric shock do not use on wet surfaces. Do not
expose to rain. Store indoors.
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To protect yourself from falling branches do not stand
directly under the branch or limb being cut. This unit should
not be held at an angle over 60 ° from ground level.
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Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil.
Service
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Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. Refer to
the Maintenance section of this manual.
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When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts.
Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance
instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
Storage
1 . Store indoors. The best storage place is one that is cool
and dry away from direct sunlight, excess heat or cold and
out of the reach of children.
Additional Safety Information
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of
it. Damage or personal injury could result.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust
mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
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ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
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ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
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NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
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WARNING: Some dust contains chemicals known to
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
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compounds in fertilizers,
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compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides,
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arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear
approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities.
Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with
soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or
lie on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/
or disperse dust, which may cause serious and
permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use
NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection.
Air vents often cover moving parts and should be
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avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
BPM .................... beats per minute
V ......................... volts
min ..................... minutes
j
or DC ............ direct current
.../min .............. per minute
RPM .................... revolutions per
minute
A ......................... amperes
Hz ....................... hertz
W ........................ watts
Wh ...................... watt hours
n o ....................... no load speed
n ......................... rated speed
c
..................... safety alert symbol
h
..................... wear respiratory
protection
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can cause injury.
Joining Pruner Assembly to the
Handle Assembly (Fig. A, C–F)
WARNING: Sharp moving blade. To prevent accidental
operation, ensure that battery is disconnected from
the handle and that the protective blade cover is in
place on the chain before performing the following
operations. Failure to do this could result in serious
personal injury.
f
..................... wear eye protection
i
..................... Class II Construction
(double insulated)
g
..................... wear hearing
protection
a
..................... read all
documentation
..................... do not expose to
rain
n
..................... avoid staring at
light
l
or AC............ alternating current
Ah ....................... amp hours
CSPM .................. cut strokes per
minute
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