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Because
apruner isahigh-speed
wood-cutting
tool, special safety precau-
tions m ust beobserved
toreduce the
risk ofaccidents.
Careless
orimproper
use ofthis tool can cause serious or
even f atal injury.
PLAN AHEAD
• Read this manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow
all safety rules, precautions, and oper-
ating instructions before attempting to
use the unit.
• Restrict the use of your pruner to
adult users who understand and can
follow safety rules, precautions, and
operating instructions found on the
unit and in this manual.
INSTRUCTION
SAFETY
INFORMATION
MANUAL
ON THE UNIT
• Wear protective
gear. Always use
steel-toed safety footwear with non-
slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy,
long pants, and long sleeves; heavy-
duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection
such as non-fogging, vented goggles
or face screen; an approved safety
hard hat; and sound barriers (ear
plugs or mufflers) to protect your hear-
ing. Regular users should have hear-
ing checked regularly as engine noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair
above shoulder length. Secure or re-
move loose clothing and jewelry or
clothing with loosely hanging ties,
straps, tassels, etc.
SEfy
etyHat
Snug
Protection
Fitting
Heavy Duty
Clothing
GIoves
Safety
Safety Chaps
Shoes
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• Keep all parts of your body away
from the chain when the engine is
running.
• Keep children,
bystanders,
and ani-
mals a minimum
of 50 feet (15 me-
ters) away from the work area. Do
not allow other people or animals to
be near when starting or operating
the pruner.
HAZARD
ZONE
50 feet
i_1_..__.
_
(15 meters)
A
DANGER:
Do not
use near e_ectrical
wires or power lines.
Keep pruner at least
30 feet (10 meters)
'_
away from all power
lines.
• Do not handle or operate a pruner
when you are fatigued,
ill, or upset,
or if you have taken alcohol, drugs,
or medication.
You must be in good
physical
condition and mentally
alert.
If you have any condition that
might be aggravated
by strenuous
work, check with doctor before oper-
ating a pruner.
• Carefully plan your pruning operation
in advance. Do not start cutting until
you have a clear work area, secure
footing, and a planned retreat path.
FUEL SAFETY
(for gas powerheads)
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
fuel or the powerhead.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
fuel spills before starting the power-
head.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away
from fueling site before starting power-
head engine.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.
• Remove fuel cap slowly.
ELECTRICAL
SAFETY
(for electric
powerheads)
_'WARNING:
Avoid a dangerous
environment.
To reduce the risk of elec-
trical shock, do not use in rain, in damp
or wet locations, or around swimming
pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to
snow, rain, or water to avoid the possi-
bility of electrical shock. Do not use on
wet surfaces. Do not handle extension
cord plug or unit with wet hands.
• Use only a voltage supply as shown
on the nameplate of the unit.
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