General Safety - Chicago Electric 68862 Owner's Manual

Gardening Appliance Use and Care (cont.)
9. 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 a qualified technician
unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
10. Carefully follow cutting procedures
explained in this manual. They are specifically
planned to reduce risk to the operator.
Vibration Hazard
This appliance vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent
physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:
1. Anyone using vibrating appliances regularly
or for an extended period should first be
examined by a doctor and then have regular
medical check-ups to ensure medical problems
are not being caused or worsened from use.
Pregnant women or people who have impaired
blood circulation to the hand, past hand injuries,
nervous system disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud's
Disease should not use this appliance. If you
feel any symptoms related to vibration (such as
tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers),
seek medical advice as soon as possible.
2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces
the blood supply to the hands and fingers,
increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.

General Safety

1. Stop working when you feel tired or exhausted.
Make regular breaks to rest.
2. Keep all parts of the body away from saw chain.
Do not remove cut material or hold material to
be cut when saw chain is moving. Make sure the
switch is off when clearing jammed material.
3. Hold Pole Saw by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the saw chain may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Saw chains
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the garden power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
4. Keep power cord away from cutting area.
During operation the power cord may be hidden in
shrubs and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
5. Before use, make sure the saw chain
is not contacting anything.
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11. Lock pole in place securely
before using Pole Saw.
12. 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 cord
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.
3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the vibration
effects on the user.
4. Use appliances with the lowest vibration when
there is a choice between different processes.
5. Include vibration-free periods each day of work.
6. Grip appliance as lightly as possible
(while still keeping safe control of it).
Let the appliance do the work.
7. To reduce vibration, maintain the appliance
as explained in this manual. If any abnormal
vibration occurs, stop use immediately.
6. Hold Pole Saw with both hands on the handle.
7. Do not operate Pole Saw from within a tree.
Operation of tool while up in a tree
may result in personal injury.
8. Keep proper footing and operate the garden
power tool 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 garden power tool.
9. When cutting a limb that is under tension, be
alert for spring back. When the tension in the
wood fibers is released, the limb may strike the
operator and/or throw the tool out of control.
10. Use extreme caution when cutting brush
and saplings. The slender material may catch
the saw chain and be whipped around.
SKU 68862