GENERAL SAFETY
STAY ALERT:
Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate pole saw when you are tired or
under the influence of medications, drugs or alcohol.
DANGER:
If chain jams on any electrical cord or line. DO
NOT TOUCH THE BAR AND CHAIN! THEY CAN
BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY
DANGEROUS. Release the unit in the safest manner
possible. Disconnect the damaged electrical cord or line
from the power source. If possible, do so safely. If in
doubt, call an electrician or the electrical contractor for
assistance, Failure to heed this danger will result in
serious personal injury and possible death.
LIGHTING:
Only operate saw in daylight or good artificial
light.
DON
’
T OVERREACH:
Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
Make sure power source is removed when clearing
jammed material from chain.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS:
Before further use of the
pole saw, any 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. Any part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced. Call our customer service help line
at 1
-
800
-
633
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1501 for assistance.
Always wear ear plugs or mufflers to protect your
hearing. Regular users should have hearing checked
regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing.
MAINTAIN SAW WITH CARE:
Keep cutters sharp and clean
for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Keep
pole and handle dry, clean from oil and grease.
WARNING:
California Proposition 65
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This product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING:
Some dust and debris created by the use of this
tool could contain chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
Chemicals in fertilizers
Compounds in insecticides, herbicides and
pesticides
Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber
Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure, work in a well
-
ventilated area and with approved
safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
WARNING:
Cancer and Reproductive Harm
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www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
CAUTION:
Use only the following type and size battery(ies):
BL82120
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1.
4
LPS40820
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1
