RedMax PSZ2460S Owners Manual - Page 8

5. For safe operation have been certified by RedMax for use with the RedMax product. 4. In the event that any part must be replaced or any maintenance or repair work not described in this manual must be performed, please contact a representative from the store nearest RedMax authorized servicing dealer for assistance. 5. Do not use any accessory or attachment other than those bearing the RedMax mark and recommended for the unit. 6. Under no circumstances should you ever take apart the product or alter it in any way. Doing so might result in the product becoming damaged during operation or the product becoming unable to operate properly. ■ HANDLING FUEL 1. The engine of the RedMax product is designed to run on a mixed fuel which contains highly flammable gasoline. Never store cans of fuel or refill the tank of the unit in any place where there is a boiler, stove, wood fire, electrical sparks, welding sparks, or any other source of heat or fire which might ignite the fuel. 2. Never smoke while operating the unit or refilling its fuel tank. 3. When refilling the tank, always turn off the engine and allow it to cool down. Take a careful look around to make sure that there are no sparks or open flames anywhere nearby before refueling. (1) Refill after cooling the engine. 4. Wipe spilled fuel completely using a dry rag if any fuel spillage occurs during refueling. 5. After refueling, screw the fuel cap back tightly onto the fuel tank and then carry the unit to a spot 10 feet or more away from where it was refueled before turning on the engine. ■ TRANSPORTATION 1. Never transport the pruner nor set it down with the engine running. An engine that's running could be accidently accelerated causing the chain to rotate. 2. Make sure the scabbard is in place when transporting the pruner. 3. When carrying by hand, the chain should be pointing backward. 4. Never transport the product over rough roads over long distances by vehicle without removing all fuel from the fuel tank. If doing so, fuel might leak from the tank PSZ2460S during transport. ■ KICKBACK AND PINCHING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Beware of kickback! Kickback can occur whenever the tip of the U S guide bar touches an object while the saw is operating. Kickback may force the bar up and back toward the operator with lightning-like speed! Beware of pinching. Pinching the saw along the tip of the guide bar may force the bar back rapidly toward the operator. Pinching can occur whenever wood closes in around the moving chain. WARNING Both kickback and pinching may cause you to lose control of the pole pruner which could result in serious personal injury. Do not rely exclusively on the safety device built into the pruner! You must take several steps to keep your jobs free from accident or injury: 1. Understand kickback and pinching! You can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprises contributes to accidents. 2. Keep a firm grip on the pole pruner with both hands whenever the engine is running. A firm grip will help you reduce the affects of kickback and pinching as well as maintain control of the machine. 3. Make sure the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, or any other obstructions which could be hit while you operation the pole pruner. 4. Cut at high engine speeds. 5. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for sharpening and maintaining the chain. 6. Use only the replacement bar and chain or equivalent as specified by the manufacturer. WARNING • Make sure the chain and sprocket are correctly adjusted before operating the pruner (see page 9 for adjustment procedures). Never attempt chain adjustment with the engine running! • Always make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and firmly tightened before operation. US-7