IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO
PERSONS
WARNING
injury, including the following:
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Do not operate near electrical power lines. The unit has not been designed
DANGER
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
saw chain pole saw.
WARNING
hearing loss.
Avoid dangerous environment – Don't use appliances in damp or wet locations.
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Do not use in rain .
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Keep children away - All visitors should be kept at a distance away from work area.
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Dress properly - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
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Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
Use safety glasses . Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty .
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Use right appliance - Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.
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Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the
appliance.
Do not force appliance - It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at
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the rate for which it was designed.
Do not overreach - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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Stay alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate appliance when
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you are tired.
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain . Do not remove cut material or
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hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing
jammed material. Saw chain continues to move after the switch is turned off. A moment of
inattention while operating the pole saw may result in serious personal injury.
Carry the pole saw by the handle with the saw chain stopped . When transporting or
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storing the pole saw, always fit the saw chain device cover. Proper handling of the pole saw
will reduce possible personal injury from the saw chain.
Hold the pole saw by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may
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contact hidden wiring . A saw chain contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts
of the pole saw "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
Do not use the pole saw in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of
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lightning . This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use near any electrical power lines . Contact
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with or use near power lines may cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in death.
Always use two hands when operating the pole saw . Hold the pole saw with both hands
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to avoid loss of control.
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When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some
conditions and durations of use, noise from this product may contribute to