Product description
1.2
Legends and signal words
DANGER! Denotes an imminently danger-
ous situation which will result in fatal or serious
injury if not avoided.
WARNING! Denotes a potentially danger-
ous situation which can result in fatal or serious
injury if not avoided.
CAUTION! Denotes a potentially dangerous
situation which can result in minor or moderate
injury if not avoided.
IMPORTANT! Denotes a situation which can
result in material damage if not avoided.
NOTE Special instructions for ease of under-
standing and handling.
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The polemounted pruner allows you to prune ,
trees and other shrubs conveniently and safely
from the ground. This eliminates the time-consum-
ing and dangerous work on a ladder or a tree.
2.1
Designated use (01)
The polemounted pruner attachment may only be
used in interaction with the basic appliance. The
whole appliance is intended to prune established
trees and other shrubs from the ground. The user
must stand firmly on the ground (01).
Only biodegradable saw chain oil must be used.
The basic appliance and attachments are intended
solely for use in non-commercial applications. Any
other forms of use and unauthorised conversions
or modifications are regarded as contrary to the in-
tended use and will result in voiding of the warran-
ty as well as loss of conformity; the manufacturer
will thus decline any responsibility for damage
and/or injury suffered by the user or third parties.
2.2
Possible foreseeable misuse
■
Do not saw off branches that are directly
above or at an oblique angle above the user
or other persons.
■
Do not operate the appliance standing on a
ladder.
■
Use only one shaft extension even if further
shaft extensions are available.
■
Do not use used oil or mineral oil.
2.3
Residual dangers
Even during correct use of the appliance, there is
always a certain residual risk that cannot be ex-
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cluded. Depending on the use, the following po-
tential risks can be derived from the type and
construction of the appliance:
■
Contact with wood chips and oil dust flying
around
■
Inhalation of wood chip particles and oil dust
■
Injuries caused by saw chain parts flying
around
■
Cutting injuries on the saw chain
2.4
Safety and protective devices
Protective cover of the guide rail
Before transport, the protective cover must be
pushed onto the guide rail and saw chain to avoid
injuries to persons and damage to objects.
2.5
Symbols on the polemounted pruner
Symbol
Meaning
Pay special attention when handling
this appliance!
Minimum distance of 10 m to elec-
trical cables and live lines!
Read the operating instructions be-
fore starting operation!
Wear eye protection, ear defenders
and a helmet!
Wear safety boots!
Wear protective gloves!
Protect the appliance from rain and
moisture!
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