Safety precautions – Shindaiwa P231 User Manual
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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.
Safety Precautions
A pole pruner operates at very high
speeds and has the potential to do serious
damage if misused, abused or mishandled.
To reduce the risk of injury, you must
maintain control at all times, and observe
all safety precautions during operation.
Never permit a person without training or
instruction to operate this pruner!
THE PRUNER IS NOT
INSULATED AGAINST
ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
Approaching or contacting electrical
line with the pruner could cause
death or serious injury. Keep the
pruner at least 10 meters away from
electrical lines or branches that
contact electrical lines.
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:
Understand kickback and pinching!
You can reduce or eliminate the
element of surprise. Sudden surprise
contributes to accidents.
Cut at high engine speeds.
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Keep a firm grip on the pole pruner
with both hands whenever the engine
is running. A firm grip will help you
reduce the effects of kickback and
pinching as well as maintaining
control of the unit.
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 operate
the pole pruner.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for sharpening and maintaining the
chain.
Use only the replacement bar and
chain or equivalent as specified by
the manufacturer.
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WARNING!
Kickback and Pinching
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!
DANGER!