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arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing and
wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing
dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/
or disperse dust, which may cause serious and
permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use
NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection
appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles
away from face and body.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing
protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)
during use. Under some conditions and duration
of use, noise from this product may contribute to
hearing loss.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side
on a stable surface where it will not cause a
tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with large
battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack
but may be easily knocked over.
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Air vents often cover moving parts and should be
avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
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Keep the working area free from obstructions such
as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc.
Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could
hit while you are cutting through a particular log or branch.
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Cut one log at a time.
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Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous
cut. Engage ribbed bumpers into wood and allow chain
to reach full speed before proceeding with cut.
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Do not attempt plunge cuts or bore cuts.
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Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could
close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.
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Do not attempt operations beyond your capacity or
experience. Read thoroughly and understand completely
all instructions in this manual.
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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 only.
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Stop the chain saw before setting it down.
Safety Instructions For Pole Mounted Saws
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Do not use the pole mounted saw in bad weather
conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by
lightning.
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To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use near
any electrical power lines. Contact with or use near
power lines may cause serious injury or electric shock
resulting in death.
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Always use two hands when operating the pole
mounted saw . Hold the pole mounted saw with both
hands to avoid loss of control.
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Always use head protection when operating the pole
mounted saw overhead. Falling debris can result in
serious personal injury.
Before Operating Pole Saw
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For safe operation, read and understand all
instructions before using the Pole Saw. Follow all
safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions
listed below, can result in serious personal injury.
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Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate Pole Saw when you are tired.
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Use Pole Saw for cutting tree branches only. Do not
use Pole Saw for purposes not intended. Do not use for
cutting other items.
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Only well-instructed adults should operate Pole Saw.
Never allow children to operate.
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Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
this unit.
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Wear the following safety gear when operating Pole Saw:
ʵ heavy-duty gloves
ʵ steel-toed safety footwear with non-skid soles
ʵ safety glasses, goggles or face screen that are marked to
comply with ANSI Z87
ʵ safety hard hat
ʵ ear mufflers or ear plug
ʵ face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)
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Wear heavy long pants and boots. Do not wear loose
fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or go
barefoot.
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Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to
prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
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Before cutting, always provide the following:
ʵ clear work area
ʵ secure footing
ʵ planned retreat path from falling limbs
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Inspect tree before trimming. Make allowance for
branches to fall freely to the ground.
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Do not use your Pole Saw to fell saplings.
While Operating Pole Saw
DANGER: To reduce the risk of electric shock do
no use on wet surfaces. Do not expose to rain. Store
indoors.
DANGER: Avoid Unintentional Starting – with
battery installed, don't carry appliance with with
finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when installing
battery.
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Stay alert. Use common sense while operating the unit.
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Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
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