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one hand to firmly grasp the front hand grip. Use the
other hand to grasp the rear handle and operate the
trigger release and engine switch.
■ Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for you
to see clearly.
■ Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Always cut
with both feet on solid ground to prevent being pulled
off balance.
■ To protect yourself from electrocution, do not operate
within 10 m of overhead electrical lines.
■ Before starting the engine, make sure the chain is not
contacting any object.
■ Always cut with the engine running at full speed. Fully
squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady
cutting speed.
■ Do not force the product. Use the correct product for
your application.
■ To protect yourself from falling branches, do not stand
directly under the branch or limb being cut. The product
should not be held at an angle over 60° from ground
level.
■ Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of lubricant or
fuel mixture.
■ Shut off the engine and make sure the cutting
attachment has stopped before setting the product
down.
■ Your product comes with a shoulder strap. You must
use it while operating the product. It will assist you to
control the drop of the product after the cut is completed.
It will also help support the weight of the product during
use and while moving between pruning positions.
■ Identify the quick release mechanism and practice
using it before you start using the product. Its
correct use may prevent serious injury in case of an
emergency. Never wear additional clothing over the
shoulder strap or otherwise restrict access to the quick
release mechanism.
■ Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback
chains specified for the product.
■ Operate the pruner in well-ventilated areas.
■ Do not operate the pruner with one hand. Serious injury
to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any combination
of these persons may result from one-hand operation.
The product is intended for two-handed use.
■ Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized brush
and saplings because slender material may catch the
saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
■ When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for
spring back so that you will not be struck when the
tension in the wood fibers are released.
■ If the cutting performance deteriorates over time, check
if the chain teeth are sharp and clean. If necessary,
replace the original chain (and bar) as recommended
by the manufacturer.
■ If the chain and bar become pinched or trapped in
branches that is too high to reach, seek advice from a
professional tree service specialist about safe removal
of the cutting means.
■ Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to
serious injury. Kickback may occur when the moving
chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of
the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches
the chain in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the
tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the
object and stop the chain for an instant. The result is
a lightning-fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide
bar up and back toward the operator. If the chain is
pinched along the top of the guide bar, the guide bar
can be driven rapidly back toward the operator, which
can cause loss of control and may result in serious
injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices
built into the product. With a basic understanding of
kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of
surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
REFUELING
■ FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. Take precautions
when using fuel to reduce the chance of serious
personal injury.
■ Store the fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely
away from spark and/or flame-producing equipment.
■ Store the fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
■ Only refuel outdoors and do not smoke while refueling.
■ Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot.
■ If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the product away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
■ Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
■ If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors and
only drain fuel into container specifically designed for
fuel storage.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When servicing, use only original manufacturer’s
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a
hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields during operation or when blowing dust. If
operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the product
(except for choke adjustments), turn off the engine, wait
for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect the spark
plug wire and move it away from the spark plug. Failure
to follow these instructions can result in serious personal
injury or property damage.
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