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chain m oving atfullspeed.
o Keep your J awSaw properly tensioned.
Check tension atregular intervals with the
motor stopped and the extension cord
disconnected.
When u sing t he extended pole t ocut t he
branches onatree, make s ure t okeep a firm
footing a nd balance. Donot s tand i naposition
where t hebranch may land after b eing c ut.
When u sing t his machine with theextension
pole, make s ure that a ttaching thepower
cord ofthemachine tothepower cord ofthe
extension pole, and then attach the power
cord oftheextension pole topower supply.
Aretreat path should b eplanned and cleared
asnecessary before cuts are started.The
retreat path should extend back and right
about the way the branch may fall d own.
Before cutting i sstarted, consider thenatural
lean o fthe branch and the wind direction to
judge w hich w ay the branch will f all.
Remove dirt, s tones, loose b ark, nails, staples,
and wire from thebranch where y ouplan t o
make y our c uts.
_ ARNING! The machine shall not b e
used i nany position that c auses any
part tocome w ithin 33 feet ( 10m) ofoverhead
electrical lines;
_ NARNiNG, w Some o perating positions
are dangerous; theoperator may be
struck b y falling branches orbythose t hat
rebound after h itting t heground. Remove the
branches insections.
Keep b ystanders and pets 100feet (30m) away.
Do notuse this tool t ocutbranches orlimbs
over 4 inches (10cm) indiameter, the branch or
limb must fitcompletely intheJaw opening.
SAVI: TH|:SE i NSTRUCTiONS
Genera| safety precautions for JawSaw
users
1. Fatigue causes carelessness. Be more
cautious before rest periods and towards
the end of your shift.
2. Personal protective clothing required by
your safety organizations, government
regulations, or your employer should be
used. At all times when using a JawSaw,
snug-fitting clothing, protective eyewear,
safety footwear, and hand, leg protection
should be worn.
NOTE: Personal protective clothing
should meet the requirements of
applicable standards.
3. When cutting, keep at least 2 1/2 tree
lengths away from your fellow workers.
4. Plan your work, ensuring an obstacle-free
work area and, at least one escape path
from the falling branches.
5. Follow the instructions in your operator's
manual for starting the JawSaw and
control the JawSaw with a firm grip on
both handles when it is in operation.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil.
6. Always transport JawSawwith the guide
bar and chain inside the protection guard.
7. A JawSaw is intended for two-handed
use. Serious injury to the operator,
helpers, and/or bystanders can result
from one-handed operation.
8. See symbol definitions.
9. W.&RN|NGI, Keep other persons or animals
a safe distance away from a running JawSaw
orthe area where a limb is being cut.
10. Use extreme caution when cutting small
brush and saplings because slender
material can catch the saw chain and be
whipped toward you.
11. When cutting a limb that is under tension
or compression, be alert for springback.
12. This electrically powered saw is classified
by CSA as a Class 2C saw. It is intended
for infrequent use by homeowners,
cottagers, and campers, and for such
general applications as clearing, pruning,
cutting firewood, etc.
Prolonged periods of operation can cause
circulatory problems in the user's hands
due to vibration. For such use, it may be
appropriate to use a saw having an anti-
vibration feature.
13. Do not usethe JawSawwhen you are
tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol
or other drugs.
14. Before you startthe JawSaw make sure
the chain is not in contact with anything.
Stay alert! Watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating
a power tool. Any small moment of
inattention while operating a power tool