POWER PRUNEROPERATOR ' S MANUAL 7SAFE OPERATIONWARNING DANGERAll over head electrical conductors and communications wires canhave electricity flow with high voltages. Never touch wires directlyor indirectly when pruning, otherwise serious injury or death mayresult.Hot Humid Weather --Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may leadto heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoonhours when temperatures are cooler.Determine Operation Area• Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manualand instructions for safe operation.• Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilatedareas.• Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contributeto unsafe conditions. DO NOT operate unit if any wires (power,telephone, cable, etc.) are closer than 15 M (50 ft.) to any part of theoperator or unit.• Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children andanimals prevented from coming nearer than 15 M (50 ft.) while thePower Pruner is in use.• Avoid all power lines. This unit is not insulated against electricalcurrent.OperationUse Proper Clothing & Equipment• Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other personworking within the 15 M (50 ft.) Safety Zone with the requiredProtective Equipment and clothing.• Always wear head protection with full face shield to help protectagainst falling branches and debris.Avoid Hot Surfaces• During operation, the complete unit, especially the power head,muffler area and cutting attachment may become very hot, too hot totouch. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation.15 M(50 ft.)