Echo Pole Pruner - Manual (Page 11)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Do not run the gasoline engine indoors, or where there is poor
ventilation. Engine exhaust contains deadly carbon monoxide
poison.
• Keep both feet on the ground. Do not work from off-the ground
positions. Working from ladders is extremely dangerous because
ladders can slip, as well as, limit your control of the pole saw. Work-
ing aloft should be left to professionals.
• Use your saw only to cut wood or wood products. Do not cut solid
metal, sheet metal, plastics or any non-wood materials.
• Stay on the uphill side when pruning, limbs may roll down hill
when cut.
• Work only when there is adequate lighting to see clearly.
• When there are several workers, they should be stationed where they
will not interfere with one another. During cutting operations, only
one person should be working on a tree.
• Before cutting, clear the area of materials likely to start brush fires or
interfere with you or the saw. Be sure the path of retreat is clear. It is
wise to plan two exit paths in case one becomes blocked.
• Do not go under trees during periods of high wind or heavy precipita-
tion. If a fallen or broken tree creates an emergency, leave removal to
a professional tree removal service.
• Any tree with a hollow rotted trunk, thick loose bark, and dead
branches is extremely dangerous to disturb by cutting. Such trees
should be worked on by professionals.
• Do not allow anyone to enter a zone of 15m (50 feet) from where you
are working. If the risk of eye injury exists to people outside of 15m
(50 feet), require them to wear ANSI or CE approved eye protection.
• Always disconnect and move the spark plug wire away from the spark
plug before you work on the unit or leave it unattended.
• Ensure that the operator can see where the cutting action is occur-
ring. Use the proper tools. If the branch or limb cannot be safely cut
with your pole saw, use other tools such as hand pruners or hand
saws or consult with a professional.
• Be aware of local ordinances which may restrict the use of a pole
pruner product.
• Use only certified dielectric cleaning material such as “hot stick” for
cleaning dielectric tools. Refer to your Operator’s Manual for
additional information.