Remington RM4050 Operator's Manual page 7

WHILE OPERATING
WARNING:
shock, do not expose the unit to rain or wet conditions.
Store the unit indoors.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet current ANSI / ISEA
Z87.1 standards and are marked as such. Wear ear/hearing
protection when operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust
mask if the operation is dusty. Use a hard hat or other type of
safety helmet. Falling debris can result in serious personal injury.
• Wear safety boots and protective gloves. Wear heavy, snug-
fitting clothes, including long pants and a long-sleeve shirt. Do
not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go
barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Avoid starting the unit unintentionally. The operator and unit must be
in a stable position while starting. Refer to Starting and Stopping.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose: to
cut wood. Do not use the unit for cutting plastic, masonry or
other non-wood building materials. Only use the unit as
described in this manual.
• Keep hair, face, hands, feet and all other body parts away from
the saw chain when the unit is running. Do not touch or try to
stop moving parts.
• Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to do the
job. Do not run the unit at high speed when not in use.
• Do not force the unit, especially near the end of a cut. It will do a
better, safer job when used at the intended rate.
• Always turn the unit off when operation is delayed or when
carrying the unit from one location to another.
• Before setting the unit down, always turn the unit off and wait for
all moving parts to come to a complete stop.
• Do not operate a unit that is damaged, improperly adjusted or
not completely and securely assembled. Make sure moving
parts stop when the unit is turned off. Do not use the unit if it
does not turn on and off properly. Have defective parts replaced
by an authorized service center.
• Avoid starting the unit unintentionally. Make sure the trigger
lockout is in the locked position before installing or removing the
battery. Never carry the unit with fingers on the trigger.
• Remove the battery from the unit when it is not in use.
• Do not use the unit if the trigger and trigger lockout do not start
and stop the unit.
• If the unit strikes or becomes entangled with a foreign object,
stop the motor immediately, remove the battery and allow the
unit to cool. Then, check for damage. If damaged, do not restart
or operate the unit until it is repaired. Do not operate the unit
with loose or damaged parts.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement
parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your
authorized service center. Use of any other parts or accessories
could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit,
and void the warranty.
• Keep the unit clean. Stop the motor, remove the battery and
allow the unit to cool. Carefully remove vegetation and other
debris that could block moving parts.
• If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor, remove the
battery and allow the unit to cool. Inspect the unit for the cause of
the vibration. Vibration is generally an indicator of trouble.
To reduce the risk of electric
POLE SAW SAFETY
WARNING:
electrical cables or power lines (Fig. A). This unit is not
designed to provide protection from electric shock if
contact is made with electric lines. Keep at least 50 feet
(15 m) away from all power lines. Refer to local regulations
for specific information about safe distances. Always make
sure the area is clear of electric lines and the operator is in
a safe position before operating the unit. Contact with, or
use near, power lines may cause serious injury or electric
shock resulting in death.
• Make sure the saw chain is not in contact with anything before
starting the unit.
• When carrying the unit, hold it away from the body, with the
guide bar positioned to the rear. Cover the guide bar and saw
chain with the scabbard when carrying the unit. Adjust the
telescoping pole to the shortest position. Hold the unit by the
pole, at the center of balance.
• Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries. Do not
start cutting until the work area is clear and free from
obstructions. Make sure there is secure footing and a planned
retreat path from falling trees or branches.
• Do not stand directly under limbs being trimmed (Fig. A). Always
take a position out of the path of falling debris.
• Do not use a pole saw to fell a tree. Use a standard chain saw
for this application.
• For safer, more effective performance, make sure the guide bar
and chain are properly cleaned, lubricated, tightened and
sharpened. Check the guide bar and chain at frequent intervals
for proper adjustment.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension, use extreme caution.
When the tension is released, the limb could spring back and
strike the operator, causing severe injury or death.
• Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized brush and
saplings, as slender material may catch the saw chain and be
whipped toward the operator or pull the operator off balance.
• This saw is intended for infrequent use. It is not intended for
prolonged use. If the intended use involves prolonged periods of
operation, this may cause circulatory problems in the user's
hands due to vibration. Take frequent breaks and adjust your
working position, as needed.
• Do not operate the unit in a tree or on a ladder unless
specifically trained to do so.
• Do not use the unit in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
• Do not attempt operations beyond the operator's capacity or
experience.
• Always use the scabbard on the guide bar and saw chain during
transportation and storage.
• Do not remove cut material, or hold material to be cut, when the
unit is running. Always turn the unit off, wait for the saw chain to
come to a complete stop, and remove the battery before
clearing jammed material. A moment of inattention can result in
serious personal injury.
• Do not use the unit 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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Do not operate the unit near