Operating Position; On/Off Switch - Black+Decker LPP120 Manual De Instrucciones

Operating Position

Always Wear:
Head Protection
Eye Protection
Work Gloves
Long Pants
Steel Toed Shoes
balance and cause severe injury.
• Keep other persons at least 50 feet (15m) from the
work area. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
• Electrocution Hazard. To prevent shock, do not
operate within 50 feet (15m) of overhead electrical
lines. Always check surrounding area for hidden
electrical lines.
• Do not extend Pole Saw switch handle above
shoulder height.
Pole Saw
Trimming /
Pruning
WARNINGS:
• Never stand directly
under the limb you are
cutting. Always position
yourself out of the path
of falling debris.
• Always wear head,
eye, foot and body
protection. Wearing
body protection helps
reduce the risk of injury
when operating this unit.
• Never stand on
a ladder or other
unstable support while
using the
Pole Saw.
Always avoid
any position
which can
cause you to loose your
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On/Off Switch

Always be sure of your footing and grip the
Pole Saw firmly with both hands with the
thumb and fingers encircling the handle.
To turn the tool ON pull the lock button (1)
back with your thumb and then squeeze
the trigger (2) with your fingers as shown
in figure 21. (Once the tool is running you
can release the lock button.) To turn the
tool OFF, release the trigger.
Auto-Stop Chain Braking System
Your chain saw is fitted with an auto-stop chain braking system which
will stop the chain quickly each time you release the rear trigger, or if
kickback should occur. This system should be tested before every use.
Pruning With the Pole Saw
WARNING:
let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
WARNING:
When pruning trees:
• Guard Against Kickback which can result
in severe injury or death. See "KICKBACK",
to avoid the risk of kickback.
• Do not overreach. Make sure your footing is
firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly
on both feet.
• Use both hands to grip Pole Saw as shown
in figure 22. Use a firm grip. Thumbs and
fingers must wrap around Pole Saw handle
and pole. Keep fingers away from
sawdust exhaust chute shown in
figure 22a.
• Never operate while in a tree, in
any awkward position or on a
ladder or other unstable surface.
You may lose control of Pole Saw
causing severe injury.
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22a