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Always use both hands to hold the product. Hold the
product at the side of your body. Make sure that you
connect the harness to the harness support hook.
(Fig. 17)
•
Use your right hand to control the power trigger.
•
If an emergency occurs, let go of the product and let
it fall to the ground.
•
Make sure that your hands and feet do not come
near the cutting attachment when the motor is
running.
•
When the motor is switched off, keep your hands
and feet away from the cutting attachment until it has
stopped completely.
•
Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown
out during cutting.
•
Always put the product on the ground when you are
not using it.
•
Check the working area for foreign objects such as
electricity cables, insects and animals, etc, or other
objects that could damage the cutting attachment,
such as metal items.
•
If a foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur, stop the
product immediately. If you have a battery operated
product, remove the battery from the product. Make
sure that the product is not damaged. Repair the
product if it is damaged.
•
If anything gets caught up in the cutting attachment
while you are working, switch off the motor and
let it stop completely before cleaning the cutting
attachment.
•
Do not use the pole saw while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
•
Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage in persons who have
poor circulation. Speak to your physician if you
experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling,
tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes
in skin color or condition. These symptoms usually
show in the fingers, hands or wrists. The risk
increases at low temperatures.
•
Before operation, do an inspection for damages on
the product. If the product falls or hits something, do
an inspection for damages. Repair the product if it is
damaged.
•
Do not breathe in chain oil mist or sawdust. Long
term inhalation of chain oil mist and sawdust can
represent a health risk.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
•
Use a helmet if it is possible that objects can fall on
you.
•
Use approved hearing protection.
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Read the warning
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Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent
hearing impairment. Always use approved hearing
protection.
•
Always wear protective, non-slip boots.
(Fig. 18)
•
Always wear working clothes and heavy-duty long
trousers.
•
Never wear loose clothing or jewelry.
•
Make sure your hair does not hang below shoulder
level.
Safety devices on the product
This section describes the safety devices on the
product, their purpose, and how checks should be
carried out to ensure that the safety devices operate
correctly.
WARNING:
faulty safety devices. The safety devices
must be checked as described in this
section. If the product fails any of these
checks, contact your servicing agent to get
it repaired.
Pole saw safety warnings
•
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain
or saw blade when the pole saw is operating. Before
you start the machine, make sure the saw chain
or blade is not contacting anything. A moment of
inattention while operating the machine may result in
injury to yourself or others.
•
Always use two hands when operating the pole saw.
Hold the machine with both hands to avoid loss of
control.
•
To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use the
pole saw near any electrical power lines. Contact
with or use near power lines may cause serious
injury or electric shock resulting in death.
•
Hold the pole saw by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the saw chain or blade may contact
hidden wiring. Saw chains or blades contacting
a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of
the machine "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
•
Wear safety glasses and ear protection. Further
protective equipment for hands and feet is
recommended. Adequate protective clothing will
reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental
contact with the saw chain or blade.
•
Always use head protection when operating the pole
saw overhead. Falling debris can result in serious
personal injury.
•
Always keep proper footing and operate the pole
saw only when standing on the ground. Slippery or
unstable surfaces may cause a loss of balance or
control of the machine.
Never use a product with
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