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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: When using an electric

Pole Saw, basic safety precautions

should always be followed to reduce the

risk of ﬁ re, electric shock, and injury to

persons, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

Make sure you read and understand all

instructions in Important Safety Infor-

mation. Improper use of this Pole Saw

can cause severe injury or death from

ﬁre, electrical shock, body contact with

moving chain, or falling wood.

9. Wear the following safety gear when operating

Pole Saw:

• heavy-duty gloves (wear rubber gloves when

working outdoors)

• steel-toed safety footwear with non-skid

soles

• eye protection such as safety glasses, goggles,

or face screen

• safety hard hat

• ear mufﬂers or ear plugs

• hair covering to contain long hair

• face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)

10. Before cutting, always provide the following:

• clear work area

• secure footing

• planned retreat path from falling limbs

11. Inspect tree before trimming. Make allowance

for branches to fall freely to the ground.

12. Do not use your Pole Saw to fell saplings.

13. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this Pole Saw

has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the

other). This plug will ﬁ t in the polarized outlet of

an extension cord only one way. If the plug does

not ﬁ t fully in the outlet of your extension cord,

reverse the plug. If it still does not ﬁ t, a polarized

extension cord will be necessary. If the polarized

plug of the extension cord does not ﬁ t fully in

the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not ﬁ t,

contact a qualiﬁ ed electrician to install the proper

outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

WHILE OPERATING POLE SAW

1. Stay alert. Use common sense while operating

the unit.

2. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite

injuries.

3. Be aware of extension cord while operating Pole

Saw. Be careful not to trip over cord. Keep cord

away from chain and operator at all times.

4. Keep children, animals, and bystanders away

from Pole Saw and extension cord. Only Pole

Saw user should be in work area.

5. Do not use the Pole Saw to cut down trees.

6. Do not use near power lines. Keep at least 10

feet away from electrical lines.

7. Grip Pole Saw securely - one hand on the pole,

the other on the handle.

8. Keep ﬁnger off trigger until ready to make cut.

9. Before starting Pole Saw, make sure chain is not

touching anything.

10. To guard against electrical shock, avoid body

contact with grounded objects such as pipes,

fences, and metal posts.

11. Keep all parts of body away from chain when

Pole Saw is running.

Before operating Pole Saw, make certain you read

and understand all Important Safety Information.

BEFORE OPERATING SAW

1. Read and understand Pole Saw manual before

operating Pole Saw.

2. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.

Do not operate Pole Saw when you are tired.

3. Use Pole Saw for cutting wood only. Do not use

Pole Saw for purpose not intended. Do not use

for cutting non-wood items.

4. Only well-instructed adults should operate

Pole Saw. Never allow children to operate Pole

Saw.

5. Use only electrical voltage noted on model plate

of Pole Saw.

6. Use only extension cords marked for outdoor

use. See Operating Pole Saw section extension

cord requirements.

7. Do not operate Pole Saw

• while under the inﬂuence of alcohol, medica-

tion, or drugs

• in rain or in damp or wet areas

• where highly ﬂammable liquids or gases are

present

• if Pole Saw is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not

fully and securely assembled

• if trigger does not turn Pole Saw on and off.

Chain must stop moving when you release trig-

ger. Have faulty switch replaced by authorized

service center (see Technical Service)

• while in a hurry

• while in tree or on a ladder

• while on aerial booms, buckets or platforms

• during high wind or storming weather

8. Wear snug-ﬁ tting clothes when operating Pole

Saw. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They

can get caught in moving saw chain.

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