Remington RM2599 Operator's Manual page 3

WHILE OPERATING
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet current ANSI Z87.1
standards and are marked as such. Wear ear/hearing protection
when operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask if the
operation is dusty. Use a hard hat or other type of safety helmet.
• 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.
• This unit has a clutch. The attachment should remain stationary
when the engine is idling. If it does not, take the unit to an
authorized service dealer for an adjustment.
• Adjust the handle to provide the best grip.
• Make sure the attachment is not in contact with anything before
starting the unit.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever
pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable
position while starting. Refer to Starting and Stopping.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a
firm grip on both handles or grips.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance. Take
extra care when working on steep slopes or inclines.
• Keep hands, face, and feet away from all moving parts. Do not
touch or try to stop moving parts.
• Do not touch the engine, gear housing or muffler. These parts get
extremely hot from operation, even after the unit is turned off.
• Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to do the job.
Do not run the unit at high speed when not in use.
• Do not force the unit. It will do a better, safer job when used at
the intended rate.
• Always stop the unit when operation is delayed or when walking
from one location to another.
• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the
unit immediately and check for damage. Do not operate the unit
before repairing damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or
damaged parts.
• Turn the engine to off and disconnect the spark plug for
maintenance or repair.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement
parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your
authorized service dealer. Use of any other parts or accessories
could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit,
and void the warranty.
• Keep the unit clean. Carefully remove vegetation and other
debris that could block moving parts.
• To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor.
Keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive
grease or carbon build up.
• If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the unit immediately.
Inspect the unit for the cause of the vibration. Vibration is
generally an indicator of trouble.
Fig. A
• Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries. Do not
start cutting until the work area is clear and free from
obstructions, there is secure footing and a planned retreat path
from falling branches.
• Do not cut near electrical cables or power lines (Fig. A). Keep at
least 50 feet (15) away from all power lines.
• Do not stand directly under limbs being trimmed (Fig. A). Always
take a position out of the path of falling debris.
• Do not use a pole saw to fell a tree. Use a standard chain saw
for this application.
• For safer, more effective performance, make sure the guide bar
and chain are properly cleaned, lubricated, tightened and
sharpened. Check the guide bar and chain at frequent intervals
for proper adjustment.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension, use extreme caution.
When the tension is released, the limb could spring back and
strike the operator, causing severe injury or death.
• Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized brush and
saplings, as slender material may catch the saw chain and be
whipped toward the operator or pull the operator off balance.
• This saw is classified by CSA as a Class 2C saw. It is intended
for infrequent use by homeowners, cottagers and campers, and
for general applications such as clearing and pruning. It is not
intended for prolonged use. If the intended use involves
prolonged periods of operation, this may cause circulatory
problems in the user's hands due to vibration. It may be
appropriate to use a saw having an anti-vibration feature.
• Cut wood only. Do not use the unit for cutting plastic, masonry
or other non-wood building materials. Only use the unit as
described in this manual.
• Do not operate a pole saw in a tree or on a ladder unless
specifically trained to do so.
• Never remove, modify or make inoperative any safety device
furnished with the unit.
• Do not use the unit in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
• Do not attempt operations beyond the operator's capacity or
experience.
• Do not operate a unit that is damaged, improperly adjusted or
not completely and securely assembled. Make sure moving
parts stops when the unit is turned off. Do not use the unit if it
does not turn on and off properly. Have defective parts replaced
by an authorized service dealer.
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