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POLE SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Do not let comfort or familiarity with the product replace strict adherence to product safety rules.
Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury.
These safety instructions can’t possibly warn of every scenario that may arise with this tool,
always make sure to stay alert and use common sense during operation.
POLE SAW SAFETY
14. MAINTAIN YOUR TOOL. Develop a periodic
maintenance schedule for your tool. Follow the
instructions for lubrication, chain tensioning and
changing accessories. Unplug the saw before making
adjustments or changing accessories.
15. MAINTAIN THE SAW CHAIN. An improperly
tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or
considerably increase the risk of kickback. Only
use replacement bars and chains specified by WEN.
Replace dull chains as necessary (see page 14).
Make sure the chain cover lock screw is tight.
16. CARRYING THE SAW. Always put on the protective
cover when transporting or storing the pole saw.
Carry the switched-off pole saw using the rear
handle and the middle insulated grip, with the chain
pointing away from your body. Carefully handling the
saw greatly reduces the risk of accidentally touching
the sharp cutting chain.
17. REDUCING KICKBACK. The term kickback
refers to when the saw suddenly jumps up and back
towards the operator. This abrupt powerful force
causes the operator to lose control of the pole saw,
increasing the chances of serious personal injury.
Kickback can occur in the two following scenarios.
Take proper safety prevention methods to reduce the
risk of kickback.
KICKBACK SCENARIO ACTIONS TO SAFEGUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
When the tip of the guide bar
touches an object.
• Do not let the tip of the guide bar contact any surfaces.
• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles. Both
hands should be on the saw with your body and arms in a position to resist
kickback forces.
When the wood closes in
and pinches the saw chain
inside of the cut.
• Cuts should only take place while the chain is moving at full speed. Do not
turn the saw ON or OFF in the middle of a cut.
• Watch for shifting logs or other external forces that could close a cut and
pinch the chain.
• Make a precut on the opposite side of the log to avoid the blade from be-
ing pinched during operation as another safeguard against kickback.
• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles. Both
hands should be on the saw with your body and arms in a position to resist
kickback forces.
18. USE COMMON SENSE. These safety instructions can’t possibly warn of every scenario that may arise
with this tool, so always make sure to stay alert and use common sense during operation.
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