DeWalt DCPS620 Instruction Manual page 5

Intended Use
This pole saw is ideal for pruning applications and cutting
limbs up to 8" (203 mm) in diameter.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
This pole saw is a professional power tool. DO nOT let
children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is
required when inexperienced operators use this tool.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce risk of injury:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit reads and
understands all safety instructions and other information
contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently.

WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances,
basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including
the following.
1 . Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don't use appliances
in damp or wet locations.
2 . Don't Use In Rain.
3 . Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept at a
distance from work area.
4 . Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and
substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
5 . Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
6 . Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance for any job
except that for which it is intended.
7 . Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting
edges when picking up or holding the appliance.
8 . Don't Force Appliance – It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it
was designed.
9 . Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
10 . Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.
11 . Disconnect Appliance – Remove the battery when not
in use, before servicing, when changing accessories such as
blades, and the like.
12 . Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or
locked-up place – out of reach of children.
13 . Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk
of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Inspect appliance power source periodically, and
if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
14 . Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the
appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting,
and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated
elsewhere in this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - Do not operate near electrical power
lines. The unit has not been designed to provide 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 saw chain
pole pruner.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain.
Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off
when clearing jammed material. Blades coast after turn
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 may contact hidden
wiring. A saw chain contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
• 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.
• 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.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Some dust contains chemicals known to
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers,
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides,
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved
safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing and
wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust
to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote
absorption of harmful chemicals.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or
disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent
respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA
approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust
exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.

CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection
during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise
from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
Before Operating Pole Saw
• For safe operation, read and understand all
instructions before using the pole saw. Follow all safety
instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed
below can result in serious personal injury.
• Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate pole saw when you are tired.
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