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S Do not handle or operate a pruner when you
are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken
alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must b e in
good physical condition and mentally alert. If
you have any condition that might b e
aggravated by strenuous work, check with
doctor before operating a pruner .
S Do not operate the pruner with one hand.
Serious injury to the operator, helpers,
bystanders or any combination of these
persons may result from one-handed
operation. A pruner is intended for
two-handed use.
S Operate pruner only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area.
S Do not operate pruner from a ladder or in a
tree.
S Donotuseaprunertocut downtrees orany
portion of the tree trunk.
S Only use for pruning limbs or branches
overhead notgreater than4 inches (10cm)
in diameter.
S Neverstandunderthelimbyouarepruning.
Always position yourself out of the path of
falling deb ris.
S Donotcutsmallbrushandsaplings withthe
pruner . Slender matter may catch in the
chain and be whipped toward you, pulling
you of f balance.
S Make sure the chain will not make contact
with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the unit when the guide
bar is in a cut.
S Donotputpressureonthe prunerat theend
ofthecut.Applyingpressurecan causeyou
to lose control when the cut is completed.
S Do not run the unit at high speed when not
pruning.
S If you strike or become entangled with a
foreign object, stop the engine im mediately
and check for damage. Have any damage
repaired by an authorized service dealer
before attempting further operations.
S Do not operate a p runer that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely a nd
securely assembled. Always replace ba r
and chain immediately if it becomes
damaged, broken oris otherwise removed.
S Always stop the unit when work is delayed
orwhenwalkingfromonecutting locationto
another. Stopthe enginebefore setting the
unit do wn.
S Carefully plan your pruning operation in
advance. Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhave
a clear work area, secure footing, and a
planned retreat path.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual
(or manuals for optional attachments).
LINE TRIMMER SAFETY
DANGER: Neveruseblades withline
trimmer attachment. Never use flailing de-
vices with any attachment. This unit (when
usedwithsuppliedlinetrimmerattachment)is
designed forline trimmeruse only.Use ofany
other accessories with line trimmer attach-
ment will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob-
jects violently.Y ou andothers can beblinded/in-
jured. Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body
parts clear of rotating line.
Eye Protection
Boots
HazardZone
50 ft.
(15 m)
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet
(15 meters) away . Stop unit im mediately if ap-
proached.
S Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when
operating, or performing maintenance, on
your unit (safety glasses are available).
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
S Always wear face or dust mask if operation
is dusty.
S Always w ear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves,boots, andgloves. Wearingsafety
leg guards is recommended.
S Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
S Securehair aboveshoulder length. Secure
or remove loose clothing or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
S Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.
S Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when
you are tired, ill, upset or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Watch what you are doing; use common
sense.
S Wear hearing protection.
S Never start or run inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Always keep engine on the right hand side
of your body.
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
S Keep trimmer head (or other optional
attachment) below waist level and away
from all parts of your body. Do not raise
engine above your waist.
S Keep all parts of your body away from
muffler and spinning line (or other optional
attachment). Keep engine below waist
level. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach or use from unstable surfaces
such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual
(or manuals for optional attachments).