Talon ACA007 User Manual

USER MANUAL
Pole Saw Attachment
WARNING • PLEASE READ
For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new unit. Failure to follow instructions
can result in serious personal injury. Spend a few moments to familiarize yourself with your pole saw before each
use.
MODEL NO. ACA007
9096-A007xx
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Meaning of symbols marked on the product
Read the user manual before using the machine
Whenever the machine is in use, safety goggles must be worn
to safeguard against flaying object, as must ear protectors,
such as a soundproof helmet, in order to protect the operator's
hearing. If the operator is working in an area where there is a
risk of falling objects, a safety helmet must also be worn.
Keep people or animals at least 15m away from
the machine during operation
Wear gloves to protect your hands
Wear safety boots to protect against electric shock
WARNING! When using tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce
the risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to the unit.
Read all these instructions before operating this product and save these instructions.
CHAIN SAW OPERATING PROCEDURES
1. Keep bystanders, especially children and pets, at
least 50 ft (15 m) away.
2. Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as
meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards, and ear/hearing pro-
tection when operating this unit. Wear a face or dust
mask if the operation is dusty.
3. Wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves and a long
sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short
pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above
shoulder level.
4. Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
5. Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose
intended.
6. Always stop the engine/motor when operation is
delayed or when walking from one location to anoth-
er.
7. Use only genuine factory replacement parts and
accessories for this unit. These are available from
your authorized service dealer. Use of any unautho-
rized parts or accessories could lead to serious injury
to the user or damage to the unit, and void your war-
ranty.
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Kickback may occur when the
nose or tip of the guide bar touches an
object, or when the wood closes in and
pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact
in some cases may cause a lightning-fast
reverse action, kicking the guide bar rapidly
back towards the operator. Pinching the saw
chain along the top of the guide bar may
push the guide bar rapidly back towards the
operator. Either of these reactions may cause
you to lose control of the saw, which could
result in serious injury to the user.
WARNING: Do not rely exclusively upon the
safety devices built into your saw. As a chain
saw user, you should take several steps to
keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury.
Do not operate unit without proper attachments and
guards in place.
Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should
be avoided. Tip contact may cause the guide bar to
move suddenly upward and backward, which may
cause serious injury.
Always use both hands while operating the chain
saw. Never use only one hand to operate the saw.
1. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden
surprise contributes to accidents.
2. Grip saw firmly. Hold the chain saw firmly with both
hands when the motor is running. Keep a good firm
grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the
rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle.
3. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log,
branch, ground or other obstruction.
4. Always cut with the engine running at full speed.
Fully squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a
steady cutting speed.
5. Do not over reach.
6. Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and mainte-
nance instructions for the saw chain.
7. Use only replacement bars and chains specified by
the manufacturer or the equivalent.
OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. DO NOT operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious
injury to the operator, helpers, or bystanders may
result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is
intended for two-handed use.
2. Do not operate a chain saw if you are fatigued.
3. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they can get
caught in moving parts. Non-skid footwear is recom-
mended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
4. Use safety glasses, safety footwear, snug fitting
clothing, protective gloves, and protective hearing
and head gear.
5. Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chain saw
at lest 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point before start-
ing the engine.
6. Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw
when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep
bystanders and animals out of the work area.
7. Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas invite
injuries. Do not start cutting until you have a clear
work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path
from the falling branches.
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