SAFETY INFORMATION
• Use Right Appliance - Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.
• Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding
the appliance.
• Don't Force Appliance - It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at
the rate for which it was designed.
• Don't Overreach - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate appliance when
you are tired.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain. Do not remove cut material or
hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing
jammed material. Saw chain continues to move after the switch is turned off. A moment of
inattention while operating the pole saw may result in serious personal injury.
• Carry the pole saw by the handle with the saw chain stopped. When transporting or
storing the pole saw, always fit the saw chain device cover. Proper handling of the pole saw
will reduce possible personal injury from the saw chain.
• Hold the pole saw by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may
contact hidden wiring. A saw chain contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts
of the pole saw "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Do not use the pole saw in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
• To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use near any electrical power lines. Contact
with or use near power lines may cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in death.
• Always use two hands when operating the pole saw. Hold the pole saw with both
hands to avoid loss of control.
• Always use head protection when operating the pole saw overhead. Falling debris can
result in serious personal injury.
• Store Idle Appliances Indoors - When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in a
dry and high or locked-up place out of reach of children with the battery pack removed.
• Maintain Appliance with Care - Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance
and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
• Check Damaged Parts - Before further use of the product, a guard or other part that
is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to
battery pack, picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your finger on
the switch or energizing appliances that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.
• Use only with the battery packs and chargers listed below:
BATTERY PACK
KB 240-03; KB 440-03; KB 640-03;
CHARGER
KRC 840-03
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