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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
■Donot allow children or untrainedindividuals to use
this unit.
■To protect from chips or falling branches, wear eye
protection which is marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1aswellashearingandheadprotection when
operatingthis unit.
■Wearheavy longpants, non-slipsafety footwear,
gloves, and a hard hat.
■Neveroperateunitwhilebarefootorwearingopen
shoes.
■Do not wear loose clothing, or jewelry that might get
entangled in this unit.
■Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50
feet(15m) away. Rememberthattheoperator or
user is responsible for accidents occurring to
bystanders, their property, as well as themselves.
■Maintain the unit with care. Keep the cutting edge
sharpandclean for bestperformanceand to reduce
the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Inspect the battery
chargercord periodically,and ifdamaged, have it
replacedorrepairedbyanauthorizedservice center.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease.
■Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the
appliance, any part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properlyand perform itsintended function. Checkfor
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakageofparts, mounting, and anyothercondi-
tions that may affect its operation. A guard or other
partthatisdamagedshouldbeproperly repairedor
replacedbyanauthorizedservicecenter.Following
this rule will reduce the risk of shock, fire, or serious
injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate this unit until you have
readthoroughlyandunderstandcompletelyall
instructions, safety information, etc. contained in
this manual. Failure to comply can result in
accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious
personalinjury.
■Do not force the pole pruner. Use the correct tool for
your application. The correct tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
■Donotoverreach.Keepproperfootingandbalance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
bettercontrolof the pole prunerinunexpectedsitua-
tion. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.
■Secure long hair so it can not become entangled in
moving parts or air intake.
■Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
■Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing.
Use common sense when using this unit.
■Donotoperateinpoorlighting.
■Do not expose the pole pruner to wet or damp
conditions.
■Always store the pole pruner indoors in a dry
location that is inaccessible to children.
■Never let anyone use your unit who has not received
adequate instructions in the unit's proper use. This
applies to rentals as well as private owned units.
■Keep the handles dry and clean.
■Before you start the unit, make sure the blade is not
contacting any object.
■Stop the unit, remove the battery pack, and make
sure the blade has stopped before setting the unit
down.
■To avoid accidental starting, never carry the unit
withyour fingeron thetrigger.
■To protect yourself from electrocution, do not
operatewithin50feet(15m)ofoverheadelectrical
lines.
■To protect yourself from falling branches, do not
stand directly under the branch or limb being cut.
This unit should not be held at an angle over 60°
fromgroundlevel.
■Useonlythemanufacturer'sreplacementparts.
Failure to do so may cause poor performance,
possible injury and may void your warranty.
