Poulan PLN1510 - Manual (Page 6)

Use only the chain and bar supp­
led with this product. Do not use
any other cutting attachment. Use
of such attachments will void your
factory warranty and could result
in serious bodily injury.
2-3. POLE SAW TRIMMING
PRECAUTIONS
Be aware of extension cord locat­
ion while operating pole saw. Be
careful not to trip over cord. Keep
cord away from chain and operator
at all times.
Keep bystanders 50 feet (15 mete­
rs) away when operating saw.
Do not use the pole saw to cut
down trees.Use the chain saw
without pole attachment.
Grip pole saw securely - one hand
on the pole, the other on the
handle.
Keep finger off trigger until ready
to make cut.
Before starting pole saw, make su­
re chain is not touching anything.
Keep all parts of body away from
chain when saw is running.
Do not force pole saw while cutt­
ing. Apply light pressure. It will do
the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was intended.
When cutting limbs or branches th­
at are under tension, use extreme
caution. Be alert for wood sprin­
ging bac k. When wood tension is
released, limb couid spring back
and strike operator causing severe
injury or death.
When carrying pole saw from one
place to another;
• unplug unit
• return telescoping poie to shortest
position
• hold pole at balance point {close to
saw end)
• keep guide bar and chain to rear
11, Do not cut small brush and
saplings with the poie saw. Use
the chain saw only, with extreme
care. Slender matter may catch in
the chain and be whipped toward
you. This could also pull you off
balance.
Never stand directly under the limb
you are trimming. Always position
yourseif out of the path of falling
debris, {See Fig.2-3A)
Never stand on a ladder or other
type of unstable support while
using the poie saw.
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14. Always use both hands to operate
poie saw .Keep a firm, steady
pressure on the pole saw while
cutting but do not try to force the
saw through the wood,
15. Do not use the poie saw to cut limbs
larger in diameter than 4"{10 cm)
in diameter, (See Fig.2-3B)
16. Keep other persons away from
cutting end of pole saw and at a
safe distance from work area.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
2-4. IDENTIFICATION OF
SAFETY SYMBOLS
WARNING! This chain saw
can be dangerous, careless
or improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual befour
using the chain saw.
Double insulated - When
servicing use only identical
replacement parts. Replace
damaged cord immediately.
To reduce shock hazard, do
not expose unit to water or
operate on wet ground.