Important Safety Information; Safety Signal Definitions; General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Oregon PS750-091 Manual Original De Instrucciones

Important Safety Information

Introduction
This pole saw is designed for occasional light-duty use . It is not designed to fell large trees
or cut large diameter logs . This pole saw is not designed for tree service . Do not cut trees or
wooden timbers that have a diameter greater than the effective cutting length of the pole saw,
8 inches (20 cm) .

Safety Signal Definitions

SYMBOL SIGNAL
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING: Read and understand all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire,
and/or serious injury .
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "power tool" in the
warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless)
power tool .
WARNING: When using electric gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury, including the
following:
1 . Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don't use
appliances in damp or wet locations .
2 . Don't Use In Rain .
3 . Keep Children Away – All visitors should be
kept at a distance from work area .
4 . Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry . They can be caught in moving
parts . Use of rubber gloves and substantial
footwear is recommended when working
outdoors . Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair .
5 . Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or
dust mask if operation is dusty .
Pole Saw Model PS750-091
Important Safety Information
MEANING
Indicates a potential hazard which could result in serious injury.
Indicates a potential hazard which could seriously damage the tool or
cause minor to moderate injury.
Following this instruction will increase satisfaction with the tool.
6 . Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance
for any job except that for which it is
intended .
7 . Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the
circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the
gardening appliance . Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI protection
and may be used for this measure of safety .
8 . WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, use only with an extension cord
intended for outdoor use, such as an
extension cord of cord type SW-A, SOW-A,
STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A,
SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A .
9 . Avoid Unintentional Starting – Don't carry
plugged-in appliance with finger on switch .
Be sure switch is off when plugging in .
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