Specific Dafety Rules - Yardworks 54-5701-4 Owner's Manual

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury. Kickback may occur when the moving chain contacts
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an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain in the cut.
Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain for
an instant. The result is a lightning-fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator. If
the chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator, which
can cause loss of control and may result in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the
product. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise
contributes to accidents.
Use pole saw for cutting wood only. Do not use for cutting non-wood items.
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Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact
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a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction while you are operating the unit. Have a planned retreat path.
Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the product.
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Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for you to see clearly.
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To protect yourself from electrocution, do not operate within 50' (15 m) of overhead electrical lines.
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Before starting the motor, make sure the chain is not contacting any object.
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To protect yourself from falling branches, do not stand directly under the branch or limb being cut. This unit should not
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be held at an angle over 60° from ground level.
Turn off the motor and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before setting the unit down.
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Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
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Use only the replacement guide bars and low kickback chains specified for the unit.
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 Do not operate the saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any combination of these
persons may results from one hand operation. This saw is intended for two-handed use.
Use extreme caution when cutting small sized brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain
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and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck when tension in wood
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fibers are released.
To avoid accidental starting, never carry plugged in product with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging
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in.
Maintain product with care. Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.
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Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect 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.
Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the product, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
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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 centre unless
indicated elsewhere in this manual.
Remove the battery from pole saw when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories.
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Service on the product must be performed by qualified repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed by
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unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user or damage to the product.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this product. If you loan
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someone this product, loan them these instructions also to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
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