----_ DANGER! This pruner can _ Read and understand the
be dangerous! Careless or im- U instruction manual before
proper use can cause using the pruner.
serious or even fatal injury.
'_ 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 beh_g
cut.
_k WARNING: Alwaysdisconnectspark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact
spark plug to prevent accidental starting when
setting up, transporting, adjusting or making re-
pairs 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
completely 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
PRUNER SAFETY
• Wear protective gear. Always use
steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip
sotes; snug-fitting clothing; heavy, long
pants, and long sleeves; heavy-duty,
non-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 regularly as engine
noise can damage hearing. Secure hair
above shoulder _ength. Secure or remove
loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc,
Hearing Safety Hat
Protection _ Eye
""_ i U,o_d¢"" Protection
Snug
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 people or
animals to be near when starting or
operating the pruner.
HAZARD ZONE
50 feet
i_"-......_..J (15 meters)
DANGER: Do not
use near electrical
wires or power lines,
'_ Keep pruner at least
30 feet (10 meters)
away from all power
lines.
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