Stanley CS25 User Manual page 6

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
POLE CHAIN SAW SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the saw. As a pole saw user, several steps must be taken to
keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
• With basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes
to accidents.
• Keep a good fi rm grip on the pole chain saw with both hands. Place your right hand on the rear handle and your left
hand on the outer tube assembly when operating. Use a fi rm grip with your thumbs and fi ngers encircling the chain saw
handle and outer tube assembly. A fi rm grip helps reduce kickback and maintains control of the pole chain saw. Do not let
go.
• Make sure the area in which you are cutting is free of obstructions. Never allow the nose of the guide bar to contact a
branch or any other obstruction that can be accidently hit while operating the saw.
• Cut at the rated operating speeds (gpm).
• Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
• Only use repalcement bars and chains specifi ed by Stanley or equivalent.
• Make sure you're well rested and mentally alert before operating the pole chain saw.
• Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing and a planned drop area for falling branches.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain during operation.
• Carry the saw with the unit deenergized.
• Do not opeate a pole chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled. Make
sure the chain stops moving when the control trigger is released.
• Use extreme caution when cutting small branches. Twigs may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward the operator
or pull the operator off balance.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be aware of springback so you will not be struck when the tension on the limb
is released. Always cut on the outside arc or curve.
• Keep the handle dry, clean and free of hydraulic fl uid.
• When using tools near energized transmission lines, make sure to use only hoses labeled and certifi ed non-conductive.
• Turn off the power unit or move the hdyraulic control valve to neutral before setting the pole chain saw down.
• Use a chain bar scabbard when transporting the saw.
• Know the location of buried or covered electrical services before starting work.
• to avoid personal injury or equipment damage, all tool repair, maintenance and service must only be performed by au-
thorized and properly trained personnel.
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