DANGER!
This pruner can
be dangerous!
Careless or im-
proper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read
and understand
the
instruction
manual
before
using the pruner.
Always wear appropriate
ear protection,
eye protection
and head protection.
DANGER!
Falling objects
can cause severe
head injury. Wear head
protection
when operating
this unit.
Do not stand beneath
branch being
"_
cut.
,&
r"WARNING:
When using an electric
pruner
or any
other
electric
gardening
ap-
pliance,
basic
safety
precautions
must al-
ways
be followed
to reduce the risk of fire,
electric
shock, and serious
injury. Read and
follow aH instructions.
4(_WARNING:
Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact
spark
plug (or disconnect
powerhead
from
power
source)
to prevent accidental
starting
when setting up, transporting, adjusting or mak-
ing repairs except carburetor adjustments.
Because a pruner is a high-speed wood-cutting
tool, special safety
precautions
must be ob-
served to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless
or improper use of this tool can cause serious or
even fatal injury.
PLAN
AHEAD
• Read this manual
carefully until you com-
pletely understand
and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instructions
before attempting to use the unit.
• Restrict the use of your pruner to adult users
who understand and can follow safety rules,
precautions,
and operating instructions found
on the unit and in this manual
INSTRUCTION
SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL
ON THE UNIT
• Wear
protective
gear. Always
use steeF
toed safety
footwear
with non-slip
soles;
snug-fitting
clothing; heavy, long pants, and
long sleeves;
heavy-duty,
con-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
regu-
larly 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.
Hearing
Safety Hat
Protection
._J
Eye
"''_
i g,e _r""
Protection
Snug
Fitting
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 animals
a
minimum
of 50 feet (15 meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other peopIe or
animals
to be near when starting
or operat-
ing the pruner.
HAZARD ZONE
50 feet
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(15 meters)