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OPERATOR'S
SAFETY
INFORMATION
MANUAL
ON THE UNIT
• Wear protective
gear. Always use
steel-toed
safety footwear with non-
slip soles; snug-fitting
clothing;
heavy, long pants, and long sleeves;
heavy-duty,
non-slip gloves; eye
protection
such as non-fogging,
vented goggles
or face screen; an
approved
safety hard hat; and
sound barriers (ear plugs or
mufflers) to protect your hearing.
Regular
users should have hearing
checked
regularly as engine noise
can damage hearing.Secure
hair
above shoulder
length. Secure or
remove loose clothing and jewelry or
clothing with loosely hanging ties,
straps, tassels, etc.
SEfy etyHat
Snug
Protect)on
F)tting
Heavy Duty
Clothing
Gloves
Safety
Safety Chaps
Shoes
• Keep all parts of your body away
from the chain when the engine is
running.
• Keep children,
bystanders,
and ani-
mals a minimum
of 50 feet (15 me-
ters) away from the work area.
Do
not allow other people or animals to
be near when starting
or operating
the pruner.
HAZARDZONE
50 feet
m._
j_
(15 meters)
DANGER:
Do not
use near electrical
wires or power lines.
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Keep pruner at least
30 feet (10 meters)
away from all power
lines.
• Do not handle or operate a pruner
when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or
if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or
medication. You must be in good
physical condition and mentally alert.
If you have any condition that might
be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with doctor before operating a
pruner.
• Carefully plan your pruning operation
in advance. Do not start cutting until
you have a clear work area, secure
footing, and a planned retreat path.
FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheads)
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
fuel or the powerhead.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
fuel spills before starting the power-
head.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away
from fueling site before starting power-
head engine.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.
• Remove fuel cap slowly.
ELECTRICAL
SAFETY
(for electric
powerheads)
'_WARNING:
Avoid a dangerous
environment.
To reduce the risk of elec-
trical shock, do not use in rain, in damp
or wet locations, or around swimming
pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to
snow, rain, or water to avoid the possi-
bility of electrical shock. Do not handle
extension cord plug or unit with wet
hands.
• Use only a voltage supply as shown
on the nameplate of the unit.
• Avoid dangerous
situations. Do not
use in presence of flammable liquids
or gases to avoid creating a fire or ex-
plosion and/or causing damage to
unit.
• Avoid dangerous
environments.
Do
not use in unventilated areas or
where dust or explosive vapors can
build up.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
use extension cords specifically
marked as suitable for outdoor
appliances. The electrical rating of the
cord must not be less than the rating
of the unit. The cord must be marked
with the suffix '_#V-A"(in Canada, "W").
Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. Inspect extension
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