Carry the extended-reach pruner by the handle with the saw chain stopped. When transporting or
storing the extended-reach pruner, always fit the saw chain device cover. Proper handling of the
extended-reach pruner will reduce possible personal injury from the saw chain.
Hold the extended-reach pruner by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. A saw chain contacting a ²live² wire may make exposed metal
parts of the extended-reach pruner ²live² and could give the operator an electric shock.
Exception: ²or its own cord² maybe omitted for battery-operated appliances.
Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be
accidentally cut by the saw chain.
Exception: This warning does not apply to a battery-operated appliance.
WARNING: Do not operate near electrical power lines. The unit has not been designed to
protection from electric shock in the event of contact with overhead electric lines,
Consult local regulations for safe distances from overhead electric power lines and ensure
that the operating position is safe and secure before operating the saw chain pole pruner.
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches on object, or when the
wood closes in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse
reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operation. Pinching the saw chain
along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in
serious injury to user.
Kickback is the name given to a sudden, rapid upward movement of the saw cutting mechanism in an
upward arc towards the operator Kickback occurs when the upper quadrant of the bar nose comes in
contact with a solid object or is pinched. The rotational force of the chainsaw can be reversed in the
opposite direction of the chain movement. This may fling the bar up and back in an arc towards the
operator. Serious injury or even death can result from contact between the moving saw chain and the
operator.
The best protection against injury due to kickback is to avoid situations that can cause kickback:
Hold the chainsaw firmly with both hands and maintain a secure grip.
Be aware of the location of the bar nose at all times while cutting.
Never bring the nose of the guide bar in contact with any object. Never cut limbs with the nose of
the guide bar. Be especially careful when cutting saplings, brush and small hard limbs that may easily
pinch the cutting chain.
Don’t cut above shoulder height. Don’t overreach or use the chainsaw while standing on a ladder
or tree.
Never use the chainsaw one-handed.
Use extreme caution when entering a previous cut.
Do not attempt plunge cuts if you are not familiar with this cutting technique.
Stand to the side of the cutting path of the chainsaw.
Cut with a correctly sharpened , properly tensioned chain at all times.
Save these instructions. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this pole saw.
