Husqvarna 530iP4 Operator's Manual page 6

• Do not operate a chain saw in a tree, on a ladder,
from a rooftop, or any unstable support.
Operation of a chain saw in this manner could result
in serious personal injury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the
chain saw only when standing on fixed, secure
and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces
may cause a loss of balance or control of the pole
pruner.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be
alert for spring back. When the tension in the wood
fibres is released, the spring loaded limb may strike
the operator and/or throw the pole pruner out of
control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings. The slender material may catch the pole
pruner and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
tensioning and changing the bar and chain.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either
break or increase the chance for kickback.
• Carry the pole pruner by the front handle with
the pole pruner switched off and away from your
body. When transporting or storing the pole pruner,
always fit the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the
pole pruner will reduce the likelihood of accidental
contact with the moving saw chain.
• Cut wood only. Do not use pole pruner for
purposes not intended. For example: do not use
pole pruner for cutting metal, plastic, masonry or
non-wood building materials. Use of the pole
pruner for operations different than intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
• Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing
loss of control.
• Do not attempt to fell a tree until you have an
understanding of the risks and how to avoid
them. Serious injury could occur to the operator or
bystanders while felling a tree.
• This pole pruner is not intended for tree
felling.Use of the pole pruner for operations different
than intended could result in serious injury to the
operator or bystanders.
• We strongly recommend that first time users practice
sawing logs on a saw horse or cradle.
Causes and operator prevention of
kickback
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide
bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and
pinches the pole pruner in the cut. Tip contact in some
cases may cause a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the
guide bar up and back towards the operator. Pinching
the pole pruner 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
pole pruner which could result in serious personal injury.
Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into
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your pole pruner. As a pole pruner user, you should take
several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from
accident or injury. Kickback is the result of pole pruner
misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below:
• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers
encircling the pole pruner handles, with both
hands on the pole pruner and position your body
and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.
Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if
proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the
pole pruner.
• Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder
height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact
and enables better control of the pole pruner in
unexpected situations.
• Only use replacement guide bars and pole
pruners specified by the manufacturer.Incorrect
replacement guide bars and pole pruners may cause
chain breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the pole pruner.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
increased kickback.
General safety instructions
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Remove the battery to prevent the product from
being started by accident.
• This product is a dangerous tool if you are not
careful or if you use the product incorrectly. This
product can cause serious injury or death to the
operator or others.
• Do not use the product if it is changed from its initial
specification. Do not change a part of the product
without approval from the manufacturer. Only use
parts that are approved by the manufacturer. Injury
or death is a possible result of incorrect
maintenance.
• Do a check of the product before use. See,
before starting on page 13 and Maintenance
schedule on page 15 . Do not use a defective
product. Do the safety checks, maintenance and
service instructions described in this manual.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the product. Never allow children or
other persons not trained in the use of the product
and/or the battery to use or service it. Local laws
may regulate the age of the user.
• Keep the product in a locked area to prevent access
for children or persons that are not approved.
• Store the product out of reach of children.
• Under no circumstances may the design of the
product be modified without the permission of the
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