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PRUNING SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the
pruning saw is operating. Before you start the pruning saw,
make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A moment
of inattention while operating pruning saws may cause
entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
• Always hold the pruning saw with your right hand on the rear
handle and your left hand on the front handle. Holding the
pruning saw with a reversed hand configuration increases the risk
of personal injury and should never be done.
• Hold the pruning saw by insulated gripping surfaces only,
because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring. Saw chains
contacting a live wire may make exposed metal parts of the
pruning saw live and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further
protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is
recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal
injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
• Do not operate a pruning saw in a tree. Operation of a pruning
saw while up in a tree may result in personal injury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the pruning saw only
when standing on fixed, secure and level surface. Slippery or
unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or
control of the pruning saw.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring
back. When the tension in the wood fibers is released the spring
loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the pruning saw
out of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The
slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward
you or pull you off balance.
• Carry the pruning saw by the front handle with the pruning
saw switched off and away from your body. When
transporting or storing the pruning saw always use the guide
bar cover. Proper handling of the pruning saw will reduce the
likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and
changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain
may either break or increase the chance for kickback.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy,
oily handles are slippery causing loss of control.
• Cut wood only. Do not use pruning saw for purposes not
intended. For example: do not use pruning saw for cutting
plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use of the
pruning saw for operations different than intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an
object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse reaction, kicking
the guide bar up and back towards the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the
guide bar rapidly back towards the operator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which
could result in serious personal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the
safety devices built into your saw. As a pruning saw user, you should take
several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating
procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below:
• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the
pruning saw handles, with both hands on the saw and position
your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.
Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper
precautions are taken. Do not let go of the pruning saw.
• Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This
helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables better control of
the pruning saw in unexpected situations.
• Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the
manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and chains may cause
chain breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the depth gauge
height can lead to increased kickback.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other met-
al objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other
small metal objects, that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the
battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush
with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
Service
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the power tool is maintained.
• When servicing a power tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to
follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or
injury.
CAUTION: Use only the following type and size battery(ies):
BL82120-1.
WARNING: California Proposition 65: This product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defect or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Some dust and debris created by the use of this tool
could contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
Chemicals in fertilizers
Compounds in insecticides, herbicides and
pesticides
Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a
well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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LCS0620-1
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