OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
Dress properly to reduce the risk of
injury when operating this unit. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Wear eye and ear/hearing protection.
Wear heavy long pants, boots and gloves. Wear a hard
hat. Use a full face shield when needed.
1.
Keep bystanders 50 feet (15 meters) away when operating the
saw.
2.
Do not use the pole saw to cut down trees. Use a chain saw
without a pole attachment.
3.
Make sure the oil tank is full and oil is lubricating the chain
prior to starting.
4.
Grip pole saw securely—one hand on the grip, the other on
the handle.
5.
Keep finger off the trigger until ready to make cut.
6.
Before starting the pole saw, make sure the chain is not
touching anything.
7.
Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the saw
is running.
8.
Do not force the chain saw while cutting. Apply light pressure.
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
intended.
9.
When cutting limbs or branches that are under tension, use
extreme caution. Be alert for wood springing back. When
wood tension is released, the limb could spring back and
strike operator causing severe injury or death.
10. When carrying pole saw from one place to another:
• hold pole at balance point
• keep guide bar and chain to the rear
11. 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.
12. Never stand directly under the limb you are trimming. Always
position yourself out of the path of falling debris (Fig. 4).
13. Never stand on a ladder or other type of unstable support
while using the pole saw.
14. Always use both hands to operate pole saw. Keep a firm,
steady pressure on the pole saw while cutting, but do not try
to force the saw through the wood.
15. Do not use the pole saw to cut limbs larger than 4" (10 cm)
in diameter.
16. Keep other persons away from cutting end of pole saw and at
a safe distance from work area. (Fig. 5).
17. Do not use the pole saw near cable, electric power or
telephone lines. Maintain a minimum clearance of 50 feet (15
m) from all power lines (Fig. 6).
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire and burn
injuries, start the engine at least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the
fueling spot, outdoors only.
Start and operate your pole saw without assistance. For specific
starting instructions, see the appropriate section of your powerhead
manual. Proper starting methods reduce the risk of injury.
1.
Place the pole saw on firm ground or other solid surface in an
open area.
2.
Maintain good balance and secure footing.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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