Pole Saw Safety Warnings - Skil GS1 0582 Series Original Instructions Manual

source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the machine. Carrying machines with your finger on the
switch or energising machines that have the switch on
invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the machine on. A wrench or a key left attached to a
rotating part of the machine may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the machine in
unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
machines allow you to become complacent and
ignore machine safety principles. A careless action
can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4) MACHINE USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the machine. Use the correct machine
for your application. The correct machine will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the machine if the switch does not turn it
on and off. Any machine that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the
machine before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing machines. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the machine
accidentally.
d) Store idle machines out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the machine or
these instructions to operate the machine. Machines
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain machines and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect the
machine's operation. If damaged, have the machine
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained machines.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the machine, accessories and tool bits etc.,
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the machine for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the machine in unexpected situations.
5) BATTERY MACHINE USE AND CARE
a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
b) Use machines only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns
or a fire.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
e) Do not use a battery pack or machine that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
f) Do not expose a battery pack or machine to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 130°C may cause explosion.
g) Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or machine outside the
temperature range specified in the instructions.
Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the
specified range may damage the battery and increase
the risk of fire.
6) SERVICE
a) Have your machine serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the machine is maintained.
b) Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.

POLE SAW SAFETY WARNINGS

a) Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain.
Do not remove cut material nor hold material to
be cut when saw chain is moving. Make sure the
machine is switched off and the battery is removed
when clearing jammed material. A moment of
inattention while operating the pole saw may result in
serious personal injury.
b) Hold the machine by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the saw chain may contact hidden
wiring. Saw chains contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the machine "live" and could give
the operator an electric shock.
c) Maintain a firm grip, with both hands on the pole
saw and position your body and arm to allow you
to resist any kickback forces. Kickback forces can
be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are
taken. Do not let go of the pole saw.
d) When cutting a branch be alert for kickback. When
the branch is broached it can bend down and jam the
saw chain.
e) Carry the pole saw switched off, always with both
hands and the saw chain with bar cover fitted, away
from you. Proper handling of the pole saw will reduce
the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw
chain.
f) Do not operate a pole saw in a tree. Operation of a
pole saw while climbing or situated in a tree may result in
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