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IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
Hazard zone. Keep children, bystanders, and animals
a minimum of 50 feet (15 m eters) away from the work
area. Do not allow other people or animals to be near
when starting or operating the pruner.
Carefully plan your pruning operation in advance. Do not
start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure
footing, and a planned retreat path.
Do not operate a 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.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using an electric
pruner or any other electric gardening ap-
pliance, basic safety precautions must al-
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and serious injury. Read a nd
follow all instructions.
WARNING: Always disconnect spark
plug wireandplace wirewhere i tcannotcontact
spark plug (or disconnect unit from power
source) toprevent accidentalstarting whenset-
tingup,transporting, adjustingor makingrepairs
except carburetor adjustments.
Becauseapruner isahigh-speedwood-cutting
tool, special safety precautions must be ob-
servedtoreduce therisk ofaccidents. Careless
or improperuseof thistoolcancause seriousor
even fatal injury .
PLAN AHEAD
S Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instructions
before attempting to use the unit.
S Restrict the use of your pruner to adult u sers
who understand and can follow safety rules,
precautions, and operating instructions found
on the unit and in this manual.
SAFETYINFORMATION
ON THEUNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
S Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
S Do not handle or operate a pruner when you
are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken
alcohol, drugs, or medication. Youmust bein
good physical condition and mentally alert. If
you have any condition that might be aggra-
vated by strenuous work, check with doctor
before operating a pruner .
FUEL SAFETY (for gas engines)
S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit.
S Avoid spilling fuel oroil. Wipe up all fuel spills
before starting the unit.
S Move at least 10 fee t (3 mete rs) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow to cool before remov-
ing fuel cap.
S Rem o ve fu e l cap slo wl y.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric
units)
WARNING: Avoid a dangerous envi-
ronment. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
do not use in rain, in dam p or wet locations, or
around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not
expose to snow,rain, or water to avoid the pos-
sibility of electrical shock. Do not use on wet
surfaces. Do not handle extension cord plug or
unit with wet hands.
S Use onlya voltage supply as shown onthe
nameplate of the unit.