WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructions? Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised
position that is not fully secured.
IMPORTANT!
This section takes up the basic safety precautions for
working with a pole saw.
If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to
proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or
your service workshop.
Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your
capability.
WARNING! The machine can cause serious Safety instructions while working
personal injury. Read the safety instructions
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carefully. Learn how to use the machine.
? Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
WARNING! Cutting tool. Do not touch the
position.
tool without Ţrst switching off the engine.
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? Always use both hands to hold the machine. Hold the
machine at the side of your body.
Personal protection
? Use your right hand to control the throttle setting.
? Make sure that your hands and feet do not come near the
? Always wear boots and other equipment described under
cutting attachment when the engine is running.
the heading Personal protective equipment.
? When the engine is switched off, keep your hands and feet
? Always wear working clothes and heavy-duty long
away from the cutting attachment until it has stopped
trousers.
completely.
? Never wear loose clothing or jewellery.
? Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown out
? Make sure your hair does not hang below shoulder level.during cutting.
? Always lay the machine on the ground when you are not
Safety instructions regarding the using it.
surroundings
? Check the working area for foreign objects such as
? Never allow children to use the machine.electricity cables, insects and animals, etc, or other
objects that could damage the cutting attachment, such
? Ensure that no-one comes closer than 15 m while you are
as metal items.
working.
? If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the
? Never allow anyone else to use the machine without Ţrst
machine immediately. Disconnect the HT lead from the
ensuring that they have understood the contents of the
spark plug. Check that the machine is not damaged.
operator?s manual.Repair any damage.
? If anything gets caught up in the cutting attachment while
you are working, switch off the engine and let it stop
completely and remove the ignition lead before cleaning
the cutting attachment.
? This machine is not electrically insulated. If the machine
touches or comes close to high-voltage power lines it
could lead to death or serious bodily injury.
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