Important Safety Information; Before Operating Saw - Remington 106821A Owner's Manual

INTRODUCTION
Your Remington Telescoping Pole Saw is a dual
purpose product. The electric chain saw is a separate
operating unit when not assembled to the telescoping
pole. Before operating either the chain saw or the
Pole Saw, make certain you read and understand all

Important Safety Information.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNING: When using an electric
chain saw, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to
persons, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Make sure you read and understand all in-
structionsinImportant Safety Information
on pages 2 through 4.Improper use of this
chainsawcancausesevereinjuryordeath
from fire, electrical shock, body contact
with moving chain, or falling wood.

BEFORE OPERATING SAW

1. Read and understand both chain saw and Pole
Saw manuals before operating saws.
2. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate saw when you are tired.
3. Use chain saw for cutting wood only. Do not use
chain saw for purpose not intended. Do not use
for cutting non-wood items.
4. Only well-instructed adults should operate Pole
Saw or chain saw. Never allow children to oper-
ate chain saw.
5. Use only electrical voltage noted on model plate
of chain saw.
6. Use only extension cords marked for outdoor
use. See Operating Chain Saw section of chain
saw manual for extension cord requirements.
7. Do not operate Pole Saw or chain saw
• while under the influence of alcohol, medica-
tion, or drugs
• in rain or in damp or wet areas
• where highly flammable liquids or gases are
present
• if pole or saw is damaged, adjusted wrong, or
not fully and securely assembled
• if trigger does not turn saw on and off. Chain
must stop moving when you release trigger.
Have faulty switch replaced by authorized ser-
vice center (see Technical Service, page 16).
• while in a hurry
• while in tree or on a ladder
• while on aerial booms, buckets or platforms
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8. Wear snug-fitting clothes when operating Pole
Saw or chain saw. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. They can get caught in moving saw
chain.
9. Wear the following safety gear when operating
saws:
• heavy-duty gloves (wear rubber gloves when
working outdoors)
• steel-toed safety footwear with non-skid soles
• eye protection such as safety glasses, goggles,
or face screen
• safety hard hat
• ear mufflers or ear plugs
• hair covering to contain long hair
• face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)
10. Before cutting, always provide the following:
• clear work area
• secure footing
• planned retreat path from falling limbs
11. Inspect tree before trimming. Make allowance
for branches to fall freely to the ground.
12. Do not use your Pole Saw to fell saplings. Use
the chain saw without pole attachment.
13. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this saw has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet of
your extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, a polarized extension cord will be
necessary. Do not change the plug in any way.
WHILE OPERATING POLE SAW
1. Stay alert. Use common sense while operating
the unit.
2. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite
injuries.
3. Be aware of extension cord while operating chain
saw. Be careful not to trip over cord. Keep cord
away from chain and operator at all times.
4. Keep children, animals, and bystanders away
from Pole Saw and extension cord. Only Pole
Saw user should be in work area.
5. Do not use the Pole Saw to cut down trees. Use
the chain saw without pole attachment and only
if you are trained or have expert help.
6. Do not use near power lines. Keep at least 10 feet
away from electrical lines.
7. Grip Pole Saw securely - one hand on the pole,
the other on the handle.
8. Keep finger off trigger until ready to make cut.
9. Before starting Pole Saw, make sure chain is not
touching anything.
10. To guard against electrical shock, avoid body
contact with grounded objects such as pipes,
fences, and metal posts.
11. Keep all parts of body away from chain when
saw is running.
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