Poulan PPB40PS Owner Manual - Page 5

SAFETY RULES WARNING: READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. WARNING: When using this device, • Avoid accidental starting. Carrying polesaws with your finger on the switch or plugging in polesaws that have the switch on invites accidents. • Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the polesaw on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the polesaw may result in personal injury. safety precautions must be followed. For your own safety and that of bystanders, please read these instructions before operating the device. Do not use the device without reading the instruction manual. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. WORK AREA SAFETY • Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. • Do not operate polesaw in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Polesaws create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the polesaw in unexpected situations. • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts. • If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards. • Keep all children, bystanders, visitors, and animals out of the work area while starting or cutting with the polesaw. Distractions can cause you to lose control. ELECTRICAL SAFETY • Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. • Do not expose the polesaw to rain or wet locations. Water entering a polesaw will increase the risk of electric shock. • Do not operate near electrical power lines. The unit has not been designed to provide protection from electric shock in the event of contact with overhead electric lines. Consult local regulations for safe distances from overhead electric power lines and ensure that the operating position POLESAW USE AND CARE • Do not force the polesaw. Use the correct polesaw for your application. The correct polesaw will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. • Do not use the polesaw if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any polesaw that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. • Disconnect the tool from the battery before making any adjustments changing accessories, or storing polesaws. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the polesaw accidentally. • Store idle polesaws out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the polesaw or these instructions to operate the polesaw. Polesaws are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. is safe and secure before operating the saw chain pole pruner." PERSONAL SAFETY • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a polesaw. Do not use a polesaw while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating polesaws may result in serious personal injury. • Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. • Maintain polesaws. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the polesaw's operation. If damaged, have the polesaw repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained polesaws. • Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. • Use the polesaw, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the polesaw for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. 5