General Safety Rules - Black+Decker LPP120 Manual De Instrucciones

- with battery removed
- fingers off/away from trigger
- by holding pole at balance point
- with guide bar and chain to rear and with scabbard attached
• Do not cut small brush and saplings with the Pole Saw. Slender
matter may catch in the chain and be whipped toward you. This
could also pull you off balance.
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching
can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
• 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.
• Inspect Pole Saw before each use and after dropping or other
impacts. Ensure there are no significant defects or damage.
Do not operate Pole Saw
- while under the influence of alcohol, medication, or drugs.
- in rain or in damp or wet areas.
- where highly flammable liquids or gases are present
- if Pole Saw is damaged, adjusted incorrectly, or not fully and
securely assembled.
- if trigger does not turn Pole Saw on and off. Chain must stop
moving when you release trigger. Have faulty switch replaced by
authorized service center. See "Service Information".
- while in a hurry.
- while in tree or on a ladder.
- while on aerial booms, buckets or platforms.
- 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
Owner's 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 Ft (15 m) Away When
Operating Saw. To Reduce The Risk Of Electric Shock Do Not Use On
Wet Surfaces. Do Not Expose To Rain. Store Indoors.
• 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 degrees from ground level.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil.
• Before you start the unit, make sure the chain is not contacting any
object.
• Make sure the cutting chain has stopped before setting the unit down.
Service
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury. See "Service Information".
• 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.
Guard Against Kickback
WARNING:
KICKBACK may occur when the nose or tip of
the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in
and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases
may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up
and back towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the
top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards
the operator. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control
of the saw which could result in serious injury to user.
The following precautions should be followed to minimize kickback:
• Grip Pole Saw firmly. Hold the saw firmly with both hands when
the unit is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers
encircling the saw handle and pole.
• Do not over reach.
• Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Don't let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, ground or
other obstruction.
• Do not extend Pole Saw handle above shoulder height.
• Use devices such as low kickback chain, chain braking system and
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