Important Safety Instructions - Skil PS4563B-00 Manual Del Propietário

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO
PERSONS
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injury, including the following:
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overhead electric lines. Consult local regulations for safe distances from overhead electric
power lines and ensure that the operating position is safe and secure before operating the
pole saw.
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hearing loss.
Avoid dangerous environment – Don't use pole saw in damp or wet locations.
Don't use in rain .
Keep children away – All visitors should be kept at a distance away from work area.
Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
Use safety glasses. Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
Use right appliance – Do not use pole saw for any job except that for which it is intended.
Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding
the appliance .
Don't force appliance – It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at
the rate for which it was designed.
Don't overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate pole saw when
you are tired.
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 saw may result in serious personal injury.
Carry the pole saw by the handle with the saw chain stopped . When transporting or
storing the pole saw, always fit the saw chain device cover. Proper handling of the pole saw
will reduce possible personal injury from the saw chain.
Hold the pole saw by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may
contact hidden wiring . A saw chain contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts
of the pole saw "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
Do not use the pole saw 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 pole saw . Hold the pole saw with both hands
to avoid loss of control .
Always use head protection when operating the pole saw overhead . Falling debris can
result in serious personal injury.
When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
Do not operate near electrical power lines. The unit has not been designed
to provide protection from electric shock in the event of contact with
Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some
conditions and durations of use, noise from this product may contribute to
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