Pole Saw Safety Warnings - Yardworks 274-1754-8 Instruction Manual

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from the gardening appliance.
• Use only the following type and size battery(ies): 060-1765-0 (40V 2Ah).
• Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local
codes for possible special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conduct-
ing materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may
overheat and cause burns.
• Wear full eye protection and protective clothing.
• If electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it off immediately with water.
• If electrolyte contacts the eyes, flush thoroughly and immediately with water. Seek
medical attention.
8. SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical re-
placement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

POLE SAW SAFETY WARNINGS

• Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury. Kickback may
occur when the moving chain contacts 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 re-
duce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
• Do not operate near electrical power lines. The unit has not been designed to pro-
vide protection from electric shock in the event of contact with overhead electric
lines. Consult local regulations for safe distances from overhead electric power lines and
ensure that the operating position is safe and secure before operating the pole saw.
• Use pole saw for cutting wood only. Do not use for cutting non-wood items.
• Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not
let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction while
you are operating the unit. Have a planned retreat path.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain. Make sure the switch is off
when clearing jammed material. Saw chain continues to move after the switch is turned
off. A moment of inattention while operating the pole saw may result in serious personal
injury.
• Carry the pole saw by the handle with the saw chain stopped. When transporting
or storing the pole saw, always fit the saw chain device cover. Proper handling of the
pole saw will reduce possible personal injury from the saw chain.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade
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