SNOWJOE SUNJOE GTS4002C Operator's Manual page 3

4. Store the multi-tool system indoors, in a dry place that is
inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents
such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
5. We recommend using the original package for storage or
covering the product with a suitable cloth or enclosure to
protect it against dust.
Specific Safety Warnings
for Pole Chain Saw
1. Only the pole chain saw operator should be in the
work area.
2. Do not use the pole chain saw to cut down trees.
3. Before starting the pole chain saw, make sure that the saw
chain is not in contact with any object.
4. Do not allow the pole chain saw to make contact with
grounded objects such as pipes, fences, and metal posts.
5. Do not force the pole chain saw while cutting. Apply light
pressure. It will perform more effectively and safely if it is
used at the rate for which it was designed.
6. Use extreme caution when cutting a limb that is under tension.
When wood tension is released, the limb could spring back and
strike the operator, causing severe injury or death.
7. During transport, hold the pole at its balance point,
with the guide bar and chain facing to the rear.
8. Do not cut small brush and saplings with the pole chain
saw. Small branches may catch in the chain and be
whipped towards the operator, which could pull the
operator off balance.
9. Never stand directly under the limb you are trimming.
Always position yourself outside the path of falling debris.
10. Keep a firm, steady pressure on the pole chain saw while
cutting. Do not try to cut limbs larger in diameter than the
length of the guide bar.
11. Keep other people and pets away from the cutting end of
the pole chain saw and at a safe distance away from the
work area.
12. 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. Saw chain continues to move after the
switch is turned off. A moment of inattention while operating
the pole hedge trimmer may result in serious personal
injury.
13. Carry the extended-reach pruner by the handle with the saw
chain stopped. When transporting or storing the extended-
reach pruner, always fit the saw chain device cover. Proper
handling of the extended-reach pruner will reduce possible
personal injury from the saw chain.
14. Hold the pole chain saw by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. A saw chain contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the pole hedge trimmer "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
15. Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the
cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut
by the saw chain.
16. Do not use the pole chain saw in bad weather conditions,
especially when there is a risk of lightning. This decreases
the risk of being struck by lightning.
17. To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use near any
electrical power lines. Contact with or use near power lines
may cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in
death.
18. Always use two hands when operating the extended each
pruner. Hold the pole chain saw with both hands to avoid
loss of control.
19. Always use head protection when operating the pole chain
saw overhead. Falling debris can result in serious personal
injury.
Kickback
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WARNING!
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip
of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in
and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
AVOID CONTACTING THE GUIDE BAR TIP WITH ANY OBJECT.
In some cases, when the tip makes contact with an object, it
may cause a fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and
back towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the
top of the guide bar may also push the guide bar rapidly back
towards the operator. Either of these reactions may cause you to
lose control of the pole chain saw, which could result in serious
personal injury.
• Kickback safety devices on this pole chain saw include a
skip chain and a low kickback guide bar. These will reduce,
but not entirely prevent, kickbacks. Follow the necessary
precautions indicated in this operator's manual to avoid
kickbacks.
• Always use two hands when operating the pole chain saw,
one hand gripping the trigger and the other hand gripping
the pole or the auxiliary handle. Use a firm grip. Thumbs
and fingers must wrap around the trigger and the pole/
auxiliary handle.
• Keep all guards in place on the pole chain saw. Make sure
they are in proper working order.
• Do not overreach or extend arms above shoulder height.
• Keep solid footing and balance at all times.
• Never try cutting through two branches at the same time.
Only cut one at a time.
• Do not bury the guide bar nose or try to cut by boring the
guide bar nose into the wood.
• Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that may pinch the
chain.
• Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut.
• Use the low-kickback chain and guide bar supplied with
this pole chain saw. Only use genuine Snow Joe
Sun Joe ® replacement parts designed specifically for use
with this pole chain saw.
• Never use a dull or loose chain. Keep the chain sharp and
properly tensioned.
Specific Safety Warnings
for Pole Hedge Trimmer
1. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the
power tool on. A wrench or key left attached to the rotating
part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
2. Remove any blade that has been damaged. Always make
sure that the blade is installed correctly and securely
fastened before each use. Failure to do so can cause
serious injury.
3. Never cut any material over 0.6 in. (1.5 cm) in diameter.
4. Maintain a firm grip on the handle and the pole/auxiliary
handle while cutting with the blade. Keep the blade away
from body.
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