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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
DANGER! This unit can be
dangerous! Careless or i m-
proper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the unit.
DANGER! Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head
protection when operating this un it. D o not stand beneath branch being
cut.
Alwayswearappropriateearprotection,eyeprotectionandheadprotection.
SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT W
A
RNINGS
A
ND
SAFET
Y
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using anelectric pruner or any other electric garden-
ingappliance, basic safety precautions shouldalways befollowedtoreducetherisk offire, elec-
tric shock, and serious injury. The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be fol-
lowed to reduce the risk of f ire, electric shock, or injury, and t o provide reasonable safety and
efficiencyinusingthisunit.Theoperatorisresponsibleforfollowingthew arningsandinstructions
in this manual and onthe unit. Read t heentire instruction manual before assembling andusing
the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow thewarnings
andinstructions in thismanual andon theunit.Never allow children tousethis unit.Do notallow
the unit to beused as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children. Always dis-
connectunitfrompow ersourcewhennotinuse,beforemakingrepairsoradjustments,andwhen
changing accessories and attachments such as bar, chain orguards. Nonconforming replace-
ment components or the removal of safety devices may cause damage tothe unit andpossible
injury to the operator or bystanders. Use only accessories and replacement parts as recom-
mended. Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional att achments).
WARNING: Because a pruner is a
high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety
precautions must be observed to reduce the
risk of accidents. Careless or improper use of
this tool can cause serious or even fatal i njury.
PLAN AHEAD
S Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely unde rstand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, a nd operating i nstructions
before attempting to use the unit.
S Restrict the use of your unit to adult users
who understand and can follow safety rules,
precautions, andoperating i nstructions found
on the unit and i n this manual . Never allow
childrentooperatethis unit.Closeattention
is necessary when used near children.
SAFETYINFORMATION
ON THEUNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed
safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fit-
ting clothing; heavy, long pants, and long
sleeves; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye
protection such as non-fogging, vented
goggles or face screen; an approved safety
hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or
mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular us-
ers shouldhave hearing checked regularly as
motornoisecan damagehearing. Securehair
above shoulder length. Secure or remove
loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.