Poulan 115270726 Pole Saw User Manual


 
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IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
WARNING: This unit ca n be dangerous! Careless or improper
use can cause serious injury.
Trimmer line can throw objects violently. You can be blinded or injured. Wear pr otective
gear. A lways use steel-toed safety footwear wi th non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing;
heavy, long pants, and long sleeves; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection marked
Z87 such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and
sound barriers (ear plugs or m ufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users should have
hearing checked regularly as engine noise can damage hearing. Always use shoulder
strap when operating unit.
DANGER: Falling objects can cause severe
head injury. Wear head protection when operating
this unit. Do not st and beneath branch being cut.
DANGE R: To prevent electr ocution, do
not use near electrical wires or power lines. Keep
pruner at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from all
power lines.
WARNING: Avoid kickback which can result in serious injury. Kickback is the back-
ward, upward o r sudden forward motion of the guide bar occurring when the chain near the
upper tip of t he guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch, or when the wood
closes in and pinches the chain in the cut. Contacting a foreign object i n the wood can also
result i n loss of control.
WARNING: Do not operate pruner from a ladder
or unstable suppor t. Always cut with both feet on solid
ground to prevent being pulled off balance.
WARNING: Read the operator’s manual before use. Failur e to
follow instructions could result in serious injury to the operator and/or
bystanders. Save operator’ s manual.