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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
re and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
■ For safe operation, read and understand all
instructions before using this product. Follow
all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety
instructions listed below, can result in serious personal
injury.
■ Do not allow children or untrained individuals to
use this unit.
■ Never let anyone use the machine who has not
received adequate instructions in the machine’s
proper use. This applies to rentals as well as privately
owned units and also to the power head it is attached
to.
■ Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses.
They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of eye injury.
■ Product users in some states, must comply
with fire prevention regulations. This product is
equipped with a spark arrestor; however, other user
requirements may apply. Check with your federal,
state, or local authorities.
■ Wear heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not
wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, or go barefoot.
Do not wear jewellery of any kind. Wear hearing
protection.
■ Heavy protective clothing may increase operator
fatigue, which could lead to heat stroke. During
weather that is hot and humid, heavy work should be
scheduled for early morning or late afternoon hours
when temperatures are cooler.
■ Never operate this unit on the operator’s left side.
■ Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in moving parts.
■ Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least
15m away. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear
eye protection. If you are approached, stop the engine
and cutting attachment. In the case of bladed units,
there is the added risk of injury to bystanders from
being struck with the moving blade in the event of a
blade thrust or other unexpected reaction of the saw.
■ Do not operate this unit when you are tired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
■ Do not operate in poor lighting.
■ Do not operate in rain or use in damp or wet
environments.
■ Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure
to hot surfaces.
■ Keep all parts of your body away from any moving
part.
■ To avoid hot surfaces, never operate the unit with
the bottom of the engine above waist level.
■ Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of
the unit. These parts get hot from operation. Failure
to heed this warning could result in possible serious
personal injury.
■ Carry the pruner with the engine stopped, the
guide bar and saw chain to the rear, scabbard on
the guide bar and saw chain, and the muffler away
from your body.
■ Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug
wire before making any adjustments or repairs
except for choke adjustments.
■ Inspect the unit before each use for loose
fasteners, fuel leaks, etc. Replace any damaged
parts before use.
■ The chain may rotate during choke adjustments.
■ It has been reported that vibrations from hand-
held tools may contribute to a condition called
Raynaud’s Syndrome in certain individuals.
Symptoms may include tingling, numbness and
blanching of the fingers, usually apparent upon
exposure to cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to
cold and dampness, diet, smoking and work practices
are all thought to contribute to the development of
these symptoms. It is presently unknown what, if any,
vibrations or extent of exposure may contribute to the
condition. There are measures that can be taken by
the operator to possibly reduce the effects of vibration:
a. Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating
the unit wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists
warm. It is reported that cold weather is a major factor
contributing to Raynaud’s Syndrome.
b. After each period of operation, exercise to increase
blood circulation.
c. Injuries may be caused, or aggravated by prolonged
use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged
periods, ensure you take regular breaks.
d. Keep the tool well maintained, fasteners tightened and
worn parts replaced.
If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition,
immediately discontinue use and see your physician about
these symptoms.
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