Stanley SPS-750 Original Instructions Manual page 14

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3. Hold the product by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the saw chain may contact hidden
wiring. Saw chains contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the product "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
4. Keep all parts of the body away from the saw
chain when the product is operating. Before
you start the product, make sure the saw
chain is not contacting anything. A moment of
inattention while operating this product may cause
entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw
chain.
5. Always hold the product with your right hand
on the rear handle and your left hand on the front
handle. Holding the product with a reversed hand
configuration increases the risk of personal injury
and should never be done.
6. Wear safety glasses and hearing protection.
Further protective equipment for head, hands,
legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective
clothing will reduce personal injury by flying debris
or accidental contact with the saw chain.
7. Do not operate the product in a tree. Operation of
a product while up in a tree may result in personal
injury.
8. Always keep proper footing and operate the
product only when standing on fixed, secure
and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces
such as ladders may cause a loss of balance
or control of the product.
9. When cutting a limb that is under tension be
alert for spring back. When the tension in the
wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb may
strike the operator and/or throw the product out of
control.
10. Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings. The slender material may catch the saw
chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
11. Carry the product by the front handle with the
product switched off and away from your
body. When transporting or storing the product
always fit the guide bar cover. Proper handling
of the product will reduce the likelihood of
accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
12. Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
tensioning and changing accessories. Improperly
tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or
increase the chance for kickback.
13. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing
loss of control.
14. Cut wood only. Do not use the product for
purposes not intended. For example: do not use
the product for cutting plastic, masonry or non-
wood building materials. Use of the product for
operations different than intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
15. Pay attention to national and local regulations.
National and local regulations may restrict the use
of this product.
16. Remove branches in sections.
17. Beware of dangerous operating positions
as well as of the risk of being struck by falling
branches or by those that rebound after hitting the
ground.
18. Beware of overhead power lines. Do not use
the product in any position that causes any part to
come within 10m of overhead electrical lines.
19. Never cut in areas where the cutting
attachment is out of sight.
Pruning
a). Always hold the product firmly with both hands
on gripping surface, and use the harness (A8) .
Never operate this product using only one hand.
(See Fig. 15a)
b). Maintain a firm grip with your thumbs and
fingers encircling the handles. A firm grip will
help you reduce 'kickback' and maintain control of
the product.
c). Always hold the product at an angle of not more
than 60° from the horizontal level. Otherwise safe
operation is not possible. (See Fig. 15b)
d). Never stand directly under the limb you are
sawing. Objects may fall different than expected.
Always position yourself out of the path of falling
limps. (See Fig. 15c)
e). Keep other persons away from cutting end of
product and at a safe distance from the work
area. Maintain a minimum distance of 10m to
bystanders. (See Fig. 15d)
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