DANGER!
Thisprunercan
be dangerous! Careless or im-
proper use can cause
sedous or even fatal injury.
Read and understand
the
instruction
manual
before
using the pruner.
_
Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.
-] DANGER!
Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head
protection when operating
this unit. Do not stand beneath branch being
cut.
_ WARNING:
Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact
spark plug to prevent accidental starting when
setting up, transporting, adjusting or making re-
pairs except carburetor adjustments.
Because a pruner is a high-speed wood-cL_ting
tool, special safety precautions
must be ob-
served to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless
or improper use of this tool can cause serious or
even fatal injury.
PLAN
AHEAD
• Read
this
manual
carefully
until
you
completely
understand
and can follow all
safety
rules,
precautions,
and
operating
instructions before attempting to use the unit.
• Restdct the use of your pruner to adult users
who understand and can follow safety rules,
preca_ions,
and operating instructions found
on the unit and in this manual.
INSTRUCTION
SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL
ON THE UNIT
• Wear
protective
gear.
Always
use
steel-toed
safety footwear
with non-slip
soles;
snug-fitting
clothing;
heavy,
long
pants,
and
long
sleeves;
heavy-duty,
non-slip
gloves;
eye protection
such as
non-fogging,
vented
goggles
or
face
screen; an approved safety hard hat; and
sound barriers
(ear plugs or mufflers)
to
protect your hearing.
Regular users should
have hearing checked regularly as engine
noise can damage
hearing.
Secure
hair
above shoulder length.
Secure or remove
loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
2
Hearing
Safety Hat
Protection
_'SEy
e
"""'_
Q o,w _ "_" Protection
Snug
Heavy Duty
Clothing
Gloves
Safety
Safety Chaps
Shoes
• Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
• Keep children, bystanders,
and animals a
minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other people or
animals
to be
near
when
starting
or
operating the pruner.
HAZARDZONE
50 feet
_
(15 meters)
A
DANGER: Do
not
use near electrical
wires or power lines.
Keep pruner at least
30 feet (10 meters)
away from all power
lines.