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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
R E A D A L L I N S T R U C T I O N S
BEFORE USING (THIS POWER
TOOL)
WARNING
Do not operate
near electrical power lines. The unit has
not been designed to provide protection
from electric shock in the event of
Consult local regulations for safe
distances from overhead electric power
lines and ensure that the operating
position is safe and secure before
operating the pole saw.
Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference. The term “power tool” in the
warnings refers to your battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
INTENDED USE
•
attachment mounted on a pole to enable
the operator to cut the branches of standing
trees but is not intended for cutting wood
as a normal chainsaw.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
understanding, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
• Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t use
appliances in damp or wet locations.
• Don’t Use In Rain.
• Keep Children Away – All visitors should be
kept at a distance from work area.
• Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. They can be caught in moving
parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial
footwear is recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
• Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Use Right Appliance – Do not use
appliance for any job except that for which
it is intended.
• Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blades or
cutting edges when picking up or holding
the appliance. (For grass shears and
similar appliances only.)
• Don’t Force Appliance – It will do the job
better and with less likelihood of a risk of
injury at the rate for which it was designed.
• Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
• Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate appliance
when you are tired.
• Disconnect Appliance – Disconnect the
appliance from the power supply when not
in use, before servicing, when changing
accessories such as blades, and the like.
• Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not
in use, appliances should be stored indoors
in a dry, and high or locked-up place – out
of reach of children.
• Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep
cutting edge sharp and clean for best
performance and to reduce the risk of
injury. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Keep handles
dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
• Check Damaged Parts – Before further use
of the appliance, a guard or other part that
is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check
for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting,
and any other condition that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center
unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the
saw chain. Do not remove cut material or
hold material to be cut when blades are
moving. Make sure the switch is off when
clearing jammed material. Saw chain
continues to move after the switch is turned
off. A moment of inattention while operating
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