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outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
5 . Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
6 . Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance for any job
except that for which it is intended.
7 . Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection
should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to
be used for the gardening appliance. Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI protection and may be
used for this measure of safety.
8 . Warning – To reduce the risk of electric shock, use
only with an extension cord intended for outdoor
use, such as an extension cord of cord type SW-A,
SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A.
or SJTOW-A.
9 . Extension Cord – Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current
your product will draw. An undersized extension
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating. Table Minimum
gauge for Cord sets, shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. To
reduce the risk of disconnection of appliance cord from
the extension cord during operating:
i) Make a knot as shown in Fig. B; or
ii) Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining straps
or connectors described in this manual.
OR
iii) Secure the extension cord to the appliance plug as
shown or described in the Operating Instructions.
Fig. B
10 . Avoid Unintentional Starting – Don't carry plugged-
in appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in.
11 . Don't Abuse Cord – Never carry appliance by cord or
yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
12 . Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting
edges when picking up or holding the appliance.
13 . Don't Force Appliance – It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which
it was designed.
14 . Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
15 . Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.
16 . Disconnect Appliance – Disconnect the appliance from
the power supply when not in use, before servicing, when
changing accessories such as blades, and the like.
17 . Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or
locked-up place – out of reach of children.
18 . Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce
the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Inspect appliance power
source periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by
an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry,
clean, and free from oil and grease.
19 . Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the
appliance, a guard or other 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. A guard or other part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in
this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Do not operate near electrical power
lines. The unit has not been designed to provide
protection from electric shock in the event of contact
with overhead electric lines, Consult local regulations
for safe distances from overhead electric power lines
and ensure that the operating position is safe and
secure before operating the saw chain pole pruner.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain.
Do not remove cut material or hold material to be
cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch
is off when clearing jammed material. Blades coast
after turn off. A moment of inattention while operating
the pole saw may result in serious personal injury.
Carry the pole saw by the handle with the saw chain
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stopped. When transporting or storing the pole saw
always fit the saw chain device cover. Proper handling of
the pole saw will reduce possible personal injury from the
saw chain.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
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only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. A saw chain contacting a "live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
Keep cable away from cutting area. During
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operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be
accidentally cut by the saw chain.
Do not use the pole saw in bad weather conditions,
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especially when there is a risk of lightning. This
decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
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