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Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
• Use slip resistant foot protection as well as close fitting clothes.
• Do not use the pole saw while up a tree. Otherwise you risk injuring yourself if you use the chainsaw inappropriately whilst up a tree.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the pole saw only when standing on fixed, secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may
cause a loss of balance or control of the chain saw.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Saw chains contacting a "live" wire
may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock
• When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb may strike the
operator and/or throw the pole saw out of control.
• Carry the chainsaw with the chain stationary and the guide rail facing backwards.
Always fit the protective cover when transporting the pole saw or putting it into storage. Careful handling of the pole saw reduces the likelihood of accidental
contact with the saw chain while it is running.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the
chance for kickback.
• 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 pole saw for purposes not intended. For example: do not use pole saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials.
Use of the pole saw for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions for operation, sharpening and maintaining the saw chain.
• The risk of kickback is increased when the pole is in short position.
• Take special care when cutting undergrowth and young trees. The thin material can become caught in the saw chain and whip back towards you or make you
lose your balance.
• Do not cut into the ground, metal fences or similar unsuitable items and materials.
• We recommend that people who are using a pole saw for the first time should arrange for a well-versed person to instruct them on how to work with a pole
saw and the safety equipment, for example in the form of practical.
• Keep your working area free of obstacles and ensure that you have adequate freedom of movement. Do not work in constricted areas in which you could
continuously get too close to the operating saw chain.
• Keep your working area tidy and free of off-cuts and other obstacles over which you could stumble.
• Before you start felling branches: Make sure that there is nobody within a range of at least 2-2,5 times the length of the branch.
• Take the weather conditions into account when felling trees. Do not fell trees in strong or gusting wind. Do not fell trees in frost conditions or on frozen, icy
ground. Do not fell trees in rain or if visibility is poor.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine.
• Plan an escape route from falling trees or branches in advance. Make sure that this escape route is free of obstacles which could restrict or prevent free
movement. Keep in mind that freshly cut grass or bark is slippery.
• Ensure that somebody is in the vicinity (but at a safe distance) in case of an accident.
• When the chain is moving, do not let the tip of the chain bar come into contact with any objects.
• Start sawing only after the chain has reached full speed.
• Never try to target a previous cut. Always start a new cut.
• Watch out for moving branches or other forces which could interfere with a cut and impact with the chain.
• Never try to cut a branch with a larger diameter than the cutting length of the equipment.
• Keep the equipment at a minimum distance from overhead power cables.
• National regulations can restrict the use of the pole saw
• Lay the power cable so that it will not come into contact with branches or similar objects.
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 reaction, 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 pole saw 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 operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles, with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback forces.
Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.
• Always use the correct replacement rails and saw chains recommended by the manufacturer. The use of incorrect replacement rails or saw chains may result
in breakage of the chain or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.
Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance to instructions, certain residual risks cannot be eliminated. The following hazards may arise in connection
with the equipment's construction and layout:
a) Cut injuries if no safety clothing is used.
b) Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is applied.
c) Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is applied.
d) Health damage caused by hand-arm vibrations if the equipment is used over a longer period or is not properly guided and maintained.
Lubrication system
The chain is automatically lubricated.
Use only new chain oil specifically formulated for chainsaws.
WARNING! Never use wasted oil, low quality oil, or insufficient oil. This could damage the pump; the bar and the chain may result in serious personal injury
Check oil level before each work session, refill if less than full.
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