RedMax PSZ2401-CA - Manual (Page 18)

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■ TRANSPORTATION
1. Never transport the pruner nor set it down with the
engine running. An engine that's running could be
accidently accelerated causing the chain to rotate.
2. Make sure the scabbard is in place when
transporting the pruner.
3. When carrying by hand, the chain should be pointing
backward.
4. Never transport the product over rough roads over
long distances by vehicle without removing all fuel
from the fuel tank. If doing so, fuel might leak from
the tank during transport.
■ KICKBACK AND PINCHING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Beware of kickback!
Kickback can occur whenever the tip of the guide bar
touches an object while the saw is operating. Kickback
may force the bar up and back toward the operator
with lightning-like speed!
Beware of pinching.
Pinching the saw along the tip of the guide bar may
force the bar back rapidly toward the operator.
Pinching can occur whenever wood closes in around
the moving chain.
Both kickback and pinching may cause you to lose
control of the pole pruner which could result in
serious personal injury. Do not rely exclusively on
the safety device built into the pruner! You must
take several steps to keep your jobs free from
accident or injury:
1. Understand kickback and pinching! You can reduce
or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden
surprises contributes to accidents.
2. Keep a firm grip on the pole pruner with both hands
whenever the engine is running. A firm grip will help
you reduce the affects of kickback and pinching as
well as maintain control of the machine.
3. Make sure the area in which you are cutting is free
from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide
bar contact a log, branch, or any other obstructions
which could be hit while you operation the pole
pruner.
4. Cut at high engine speeds.
5. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for
WARNING
5. For safe operation
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