Poulan PLN1510 User Manual - Page 6

Use only the chain and bar suppied with this product. Do not use any other cutting attachment. Use of such attachments will void your factory warranty and could result in serious bodily injury. 2-3. POLE SAW TRIMMING PRECAUTIONS 1. Be aware of extension cord location while operating pole saw. Be careful not to trip over cord. Keep cord away from chain and operator at all times. 2. Keep bystanders 50 feet (15 meters) away when operating saw. 3. Do not use the pole saw to cut down trees.Use the chain saw without pole attachment. 4. Grip pole saw securely - one hand on the pole, the other on the handle. 5. Keep finger off trigger until ready to make cut. 6. Before starting pole saw, make su- re chain is not touching anything. 7. Keep all parts of body away from chain when saw is running. 8. Do not force pole saw while cutt- ing. Apply light pressure. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended. 9. When cutting limbs or branches that are under tension, use extreme caution. Be alert for wood springing bac k. When wood tension is released, limb could spring back and strike operator causing severe injury or death. 10. When carrying pole saw from one place to another: • unplug unit • return telescoping pole to shortest position • hold pole at balance point (close to saw end) • keep guide bar and chain to rear 11. Do not cut small brush and saplings with the pole saw. Use the chain saw only, with extreme care. Slender matter may catch in the chain and be whipped toward you. This could also pull you off balance. 12. Never stand directly under the limb you are trimming. Always position yourself out of the path of falling debris. (See Fig.2-3A) 13. Never stand on a ladder or other type of unstable support while using the pole saw. 14. Always use both hands to operate pole saw .Keep a firm, steady pressure on the pole saw while cutting but do not try to force the saw through the wood. 15.Do not use the pole saw to cut limbs larger in diameter than 4"(10 cm) in diameter. (See Fig.2-3B) 16.Keep other persons away from cutting end of pole saw and at a safe distance from work area. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1,Z,; .) ""' CA, 2.3A ) 2.36 2-4. IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS A WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous, careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the instruction manual befour using the chain saw. Double insulated - When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Replace damaged cord immediately. To reduce shock hazard, do not expose unit to water or operate on wet ground. 6