Stihl HTA 50.0 Instruction Manual page 19

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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￭ To reduce the risk of severe or even fatal injury from
falling objects:
– Never cut directly overhead. Hold the pole pruner no
more than 60° from the horizontal plane (see
illustration).
– Never stand underneath the limb being cut.
– Watch for falling limbs. Objects may fall in
unexpected directions.
– Establish an escape route away from where the
limbs may fall.
– As soon as the limbed branch starts to fall, step
away and keep a sufficient distance away.
– Keep the work area clear and free of obstacles and
fallen limbs. Place all tools and equipment out of
your immediate work area and escape route.
￭ There is an increased danger of pinching the pole pruner
when cutting branches under tension. The tension in wood
can also release suddenly and with great force, propelling
the limb or pole pruner into the operator, causing injury or
loss of control.
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￭ To reduce the risk of severe or fatal personal injury from
loss of control when cutting wood under tension:
￭ Electricity can jump from one point to another by means of
arcing. Higher voltage increases the distance electricity
can arc. Electricity can also move through branches,
especially if they are wet. To reduce the risk of
electrocution:
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– Always start with a relieving cut (1) at the
compression side (A) of the branch, and then make
a cross-cut (2) at the tension side (B).
– If a pinch occurs that traps the bar/chain, switch off
the motor, remove the battery and remove the pole
pruner from the branch, exercising caution that the
limb does not suddenly snap or release.
DANGER
– Never operate this pole pruner in the
vicinity of any wires or cables that may
be carrying electric current. Look
carefully for concealed wires before
starting work.
– Never cut near power lines.
– Hold the power tool only at the
designated gripping surfaces, but do not
rely on them for protection against
electric shock. This pruner is not
insulated.
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