Craftsman CMCCSP20 Manual De Instrucciones página 6

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• Secure long hair to prevent entanglement in any
moving parts.
• Before cutting, always provide the following:
ʵ clear work area
ʵ secure footing
ʵ planned retreat path from falling limbs
• Inspect tree before trimming. Make allowance for branches
to fall freely to the ground.
• Do not use your pole saw to fell saplings.
While Operating Pole Saw

DANGER: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not
use on wet surfaces. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

DANGER: Avoid Unintentional Starting – with battery
installed, don't carry appliance with finger on switch. Be sure
switch is off when installing battery.
• The extension pole should exclusively be used with the
pole saw attachment. Only one extension pole should be
used with the pole saw attachment. Do not use more than
one extension pole. Do not use the extension pole with any
other attachments.
• Stay alert. Use common sense while operating the unit.
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
• Always remove battery from pole saw when finished cutting
or when left unattended.
• Keep children, animals and bystanders at least 50' (15 m)
away from pole saw. Only pole saw user should be in
work area.
• Do not use the pole saw to cut down trees.
• Do not grasp the exposed saw chain when picking up or
holding the pole saw.
• Keep finger off trigger until ready to make cut.
• Before starting pole saw, make sure chain is not
touching anything.
• Keep all parts of body away from chain when pole saw
is running.
• Do not force pole saw while cutting. Apply light pressure.
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was intended.
• Carry pole saw from one place to another:
ʵ with battery removed,
ʵ fingers off/away from trigger,
ʵ by holding pole at balance point, and
ʵ with guide bar and chain to rear and with
scabbard attached.
• Do not cut small brush and saplings with the pole saw.
Slender matter may catch in the chain and be whipped
toward you. This could also pull you off balance.
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to
hot surfaces.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
• Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or
accessory on this product, which was not provided with the
product, or identified as appropriate for use with this product
in this instruction manual.
• Inspect pole saw before each use and after dropping
or other impacts. Ensure there are no significant defects
or damage.
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Do Not Operate Pole Saw:
ʵ while under the influence of alcohol, medication, or drugs.
ʵ in rain or in damp or wet areas.
ʵ where highly flammable liquids or gases are present.
ʵ if pole saw is damaged, adjusted incorrectly, or not fully
and securely assembled.
ʵ if trigger does not turn pole saw on and off. Chain must
stop moving when you release trigger. Have faulty switch
replaced by authorized service center. Refer to Accessories
under Maintenance.
ʵ while in a hurry.
ʵ while in a tree or on a ladder.
ʵ while on aerial booms, buckets or platforms.
ʵ during high wind or stormy weather.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES

DANGER: Shock hazard. Serious injury or death from
electrocution if power lines are contacted. Never use near any
electrical source, wires, or power lines.

WARNING: For safe operation read and understand
owner's manual. Wear face shield (and/or safety glasses)
and hard hat to protect against falling debris. Always have a
clear work area, retreat path, and be aware of limb/branch
location to avoid falling limbs and debris. Keep bystanders
50' (15 m) away when operating saw. To reduce the risk of
electric shock do not use on wet surfaces. Do not expose to
rain. Store indoors.
• To protect yourself from falling branches do not stand
directly under the branch or limb being cut. This unit should
not be held at an angle over 60 ° from ground level.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil.
• Before you start the unit, make sure the chain is not
contacting any object.
• Make sure the cutting chain has stopped before setting the
unit down.
Service
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury. Refer to the
Maintenance section of this manual.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement
parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of
this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock
or injury.
Guard Against Kickback

WARNING: KICKBACK may occur when the nose or tip
of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes
in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some
cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking
the guide bar up and back towards the operator. Pinching
the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the
guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Either of these
reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which
could result in serious injury to user.

The following precautions should be followed to
minimize kickback:
• Hold the saw firmly with both hands when the unit is
running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling
the saw powerhead handle and auxiliary handle. DO NOT use
the pole as a grasping surface.