Echo Power Pruner 99944200532 Operator's Manual

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6• Plan retreat path from falling objects.• Cut branches bounce when striking ground.• Turn the Power PrunerTM off when moving from tree to tree.• Avoid any contact with saw chain.Avoid hot Surfaces• Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avoid contact duringand immediately after operation.kICkbaCkDANGERKickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the PowerPruner TM and result in serious injury to the operator or any onestanding close by. Hold the Power Pruner TM firmly with both handswith thumbs and fingers encircling the front and rear handles. Beaware of the down and outward path the pruner will take after thecut is made.Kickback may occur when the moving saw chain at the nose or tip ofthe guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinchesthe saw chain in the cut. In some cases this may cause a lightning-fastreverse action, kicking the guide bar and saw chain up and back ordown and back towards the operator. Either of these reactions maycause the operator to lose control of the Power PrunerTM which couldresult in serious personal injury.With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminatethe element of surprise which contributes to accidents.Avoid contact of the guide bar tip with any object while the saw chainis moving.Cut only wood. Avoid striking concrete, metal, wire, or other obstruc-tions which could cause kickback or damage to the saw chain.If the saw chain does strike a foreign object, immediately stop the en-gine, inspect and repair the Power PrunerTM if necessary.Clear the Work Area• Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children andanimals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while theunit is in use.Use Proper Clothing & Equipment• Always wear head protection with full face shield to help protectagainst falling branches and debris.Keep A Firm Grip• Hold the front and rear handles with both hands with thumbs andfingers encircling the handlesKeep A Solid Stance• Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery,uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or onladders. Do not overreach.• Operate the Power PrunerTM only from the ground or out of an ap-proved bucket lift.• Always evaluate the branches to be pruned for hazards such as loosedead branches which may fall and strike the operator or helpers.Remove hazards before pruning.