IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. A saw chain contacting a ²live² wire may make exposed
metal parts of the extended-reach pruner ²live² and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can
be accidentally cut by the saw chain.
• Do not use the extended-reach pruner in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk
of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
• 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.
• Always use two hands when operating the extended-reach pruner. Hold the extended-reach
pruner with both hands to avoid loss of control.
• Always use head protection when operating the extended-reach pruner overhead. Falling debris
can result in serious personal injury.
W A R N I N G
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
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Lead from lead-based paints
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Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
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Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work
with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
CHILD SAFETY
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware of the presence of children.
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Keep children out of the working area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
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Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate this chainsaw/polesaw. Children who
are 14 years of age and older must read and understand the operating instructions and
safety rules in this manual and must be trained and supervised by a parent.
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Stay alert, and turn the chainsaw/polesaw off if a child or any other person enters the
working area.
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Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other
objects that may obscure your view of a child who may run into the path of the chainsaw/
polesaw.
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