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„ Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning
and changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or
lubricated chain could break the pruner chain.
„ Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of control.
„ Cut wood only. Do not use pruner for purposes not
intended. For example: do not use pruner for cutting
plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use
of the pruner for operations different than intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
„ Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers en-
circling the pruner handles, with both hands on the
pruner. Maintaining control of the pruner will reduce the
risk of losing control. Do not let go of the pruner.
„ Do not overreach and do not cut above chest height.
This helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables
better control of the pruner in unexpected situations.
„ Only use replacement bars and chains specified by
the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and chains
can cause chain breakage and increase the risk of injury.
„ Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and mainte-
nance instructions for the pruner chain. Decreasing the
depth gauge height can lead to increased risk of injury.
„ This pruning saw is not intended for tree felling. Use of
the pruning saw for operations different than intended
could result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF
KICKBACK
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 sudden reverse reac-
tion, 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 personal injury. Do not
rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw.
As a pruner user, you should take several steps to keep your
cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operat-
ing procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as given below:
„ Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always keep your
left hand on the front hand grip and your right hand on the
rear handle so that your body is to the left of the chain line.
„ Maintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the unit is
running. The fingers should encircle the handle and the
thumb is wrapped under the handlebar. This grip is least
likely to be broken (by a kickback or other sudden reaction
of the saw). Any grip in which the thumb and fingers are
PRUNING SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
on the same side of the handle, is dangerous because a
slight kick of the saw can cause loss of control.
„ Position your body and arm to allow you to resist kick-
back forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by the
operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go
of the chain saw.
„ Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height.
This helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables
better control of the chain saw in unexpected situations.
„ Only use replacement guide bars and saw chains specified
by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement guide bars and
saw chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
„ Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the depth
gauge height can lead to increased kickback.
„ Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, se-
cure footing, and a planned retreat path from the falling
tree. Cluttered areas invite accidents.
„ Keep ALL children, bystanders, visitors, and animals out of
the work area while starting or cutting with the pruning saw.
Do not let visitors contact pruning saw or extension cord.
„ Do not operate pruning saw in explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Prun-
ing saws create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
„ Dress Properly – Wear snug fitting clothing. Always wear
heavy, long pants, long sleeves, overalls, jeans or chaps
made of cut resistant material or ones that contain cut
resistant inserts. Wear non-slip safety footwear. Wear
non-slip heavy duty gloves to improve your grip and to
protect your hands. Do not wear jewelry, short pants,
sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear loose fitting clothing,
which could be drawn into the motor or catch the chain
or underbrush. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
Wear hearing and head protection.
„ Heavy protective clothing may increase operator fatigue,
which could lead to heat stroke. During weather that is hot
and humid, heavy work should be scheduled for early morn-
ing or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler.
„ Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing and head
protection when operating this equipment.
„ Always be aware of what you are doing when using the
pruning saw. Use common sense. Do not operate the
pruning saw when you are tired, ill, upset, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
„ Do not expose the pruning saw to rain.
„ Do not use the pruning saw in damp or wet locations.
„ Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing. Use
common sense when using this unit.
„ Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain
when the unit is running.
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