Echo Power Pruner PPF-210 Operator's Manual

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6Keep 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 Pruner TM only from the ground or out of anapproved bucket lift.• Always evaluate the branches to be pruned for hazards such asloose dead branches which may fall and strike the operator orhelpers. Remove hazards before pruning.• Plan retreat path from falling objects.• Cut branches bounce when striking ground.• Check that shoulder harness is adjusted for safe, comfortableoperation. See picture at right for proper adjustment.• 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.WARNING DANGERKickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the Power PrunerTM and result in serious injury to the operator orany one standing close by. Hold the Power PrunerTM firmly with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling thefront and rear handles. Be aware of the down and outward path the pruner will take after the cut is made.KICKBACKKickback may occur when the moving saw chain at the nose or tip ofthe guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in andpinches the saw chain in the cut. In some cases this may cause alightning-fast reverse action, kicking the guide bar and saw chain upand back or down and back towards the operator. Either of thesereactions may cause the operator to lose control of the Power Pruner TMwhich could result in serious personal injury.With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate theelement 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 theengine, inspect and repair the Power PrunerTM if necessary.