TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY: Before any use
be sure everyone using this product reads and
understands all safety instructions and other
information contained in this manual.
WARNING: Personal Injury and Damage! Keep
your hands and feet away from the cutting tool,
especially when the products are switched on!
Never adjust the cutting head when the product is
in the "on" position. Do not touch moving blades.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS - Do
not use this product in the rain or in damp or wet
conditions. Do not operate in gaseous or explosive
atmospheres. Motors in these products normally
spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
DRESS PROPERLY- Don't wear loose clothing or
jewelry and wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair. They can be caught in moving parts.
Use of rubber gloves and protective footwear is
recommended when working outdoors.
USE SAFETY GLASSES - Wear safety glasses
with side shields or goggles that are marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating
this product. Use face or dust mask if environment is
dusty.
DANGER: Risk of cut. Keep hands away from
blades.
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE - Do not use this product
for any job except that for which it is intended.
WARNING: Switch off before adjusting or cleaning.
CAUTION: The blades continue to move for a few
seconds after the tool is switched off.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Do not carry
this product with finger on switch.
IMPORTANT! Any use which is not expressly
permitted in the manual may result in damage to
the tool and place the use in serious danger.
Please carefully read the restrictions in the
operating instructions.
IMPORTANT! Before each use check for damaged
or worn parts. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage, mounting and
any other condition that may affect its operation.
Any part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced. For assistance call our
customer service help line at 1-800-618-7474.
STORE INDOORS-When not in use, this product
should be stored indoors in a dry location out of
reach of children.
STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate this product when
you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medications.
DANGER: If blade jams on any electrical cord or
line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE! IT CAN
BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY
DANGEROUS. Release the unit in the safest
manner possible. Disconnect the damaged
electrical cord or line from the power source. If
possible, do so safely, if in doubt, call an electrician
or the electrical contractor for assistance. Failure to
heed this Danger can result in serious personal
injury and possible death.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
GENERAL SAFETY
Model PR17216PS
Save these instructions and review frequently prior
to use and in instructing others.
WARNING: When using electric appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
LIGHTING - Only operate this tool in daylight or
good artificial light.
DON'T OVERREACH - Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
DANGER: Make sure trigger switch is off and
safety button is not pushed when clearing jammed
material from blades.
MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE-Keep blades sharp
and clean for best performance and to reduce the
risk of injury. Keep handle dry, clean and free from
oil and grease.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors, children and
pets should stay at a safe distance from the work
area.
WARNING: California Proposition 65:
This product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
CAUTION: Always hold the pole pruner with your
right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on
the front aluminum pole. Holding the pole pruner
with your hands in the wrong positions increases
the risk of injury and must therefore be avoided.
CAUTION: Always wear suitable working clothes to
prevent injuries to the head, hands and feet. For
this purpose wear a helmet, safety goggles (or
visor), high boots (or strong shoes and long
trousers made of tough fabric) and work gloves.
CAUTION: Plan an escape route from falling
branches in advance. Make sure that this escape
route is free of obstacles which could restrict or
prevent free movement. Keep in mind that freshly
cut grass or bark is slippery.
CAUTION: Hold the tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the pole pruner may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
CAUTION: Never stand below the branch to be
cut. Potential risk of injury from falling branches
projectiles!
CAUTION: The machine is not protected against
electric shock when coming into contact with
high-voltage lines.
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