Hyundai HYMT5080 User Manual page 9

1.9 For safe operation of pruner/hedge trimmer.
Approaching or contacting electric power lines with the
pruner/hedge trimmer may cause serious injury or death from
electrocution.
Electricity can jump from one point to another by means of arcing
or may be conducted through damp branches. Maintain a
clearance of at least 1Sm between pruner/hedge trimmer and any
electrical line carrying live current.
1.9.1 NEVER operate the pruner/hedge trimmer at
an angle greater than 60°, this will reduce
the risk of being struck by falling objects
during operation.
1.10 After completing cutting in one area.
1.10.1 When you finish cutting in one location and wish to continue working at
another spot, turn off the engine, lift up the unit and carry it paying
attention to the blade.
1.10.2 Always cover cutting blades to prevent injury during transportation.
1.10.3 When hand-carrying the product. cover over the cutting part if necessary,
lift up the product and carry it paying attention to the blade.
1.10.4 Never transport the product over rough roads over long distances by
vehicle without removing all fuel from the fuel tank. If doing so, fuel might
leak from the tank during transport.
1.11 Kickback safety precautions.
1.11.1 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 reaction,
kicking the guide bar up and 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 personal injury.
1.11.2 Do not rely exclusively on the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain
saw user you should take several steps to keep cutting jobs free from
accident or injury.
1.11.3 With a basic understanding of kick- back you can reduce the element of
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