Yardworks 274-1754-8 Instruction Manual page 10

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may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. A saw chain contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the pole saw "live" and could give the operator an electric
shock.
• Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in
shrubs and can be accidentally cut by the saw chain.
• Do not use the pole saw in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk
of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
• To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use near any electrical power lines. Con-
tact with or use near power lines may cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in
death.
• Always use two hands when operating the pole saw. Hold the pole saw with both
hands to avoid loss of control.
• Always use head protection when operating the pole saw overhead. Falling debris
can result in serious personal injury.
• Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or hold-
ing the product.
• To protect yourself from electrocution, do not operate within 50' (15 m) of overhead
electrical lines.
• Before starting the motor, make sure the chain is not contacting any object.
• To protect yourself from falling branches, do not stand directly under the branch
or limb being cut. This unit should not be held at an angle over 60° from ground
level.
• Turn off the motor and make sure cutting attachment has stopped before setting
unit down.
• Do not operate the saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by-
standers, or any combination of these persons may results from one hand opera-
tion. This saw intended for two-handed use.
• Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized brush and saplings because slen-
der material may catch the saw chain 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 the tension in the wood fibers is released.
• To avoid accidental starting, never carry plugged in product with finger on switch.
Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
• DANGER — Keep hands away from blades.
• Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or
modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire explosion
or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Expo-
sure to fire or temperature above 130°C may cause explosion. The temperature of
130°C can be replaced by the temperature of 265°F.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance
outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improper-
ly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the battery and