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Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of
the tool in unexpected situations.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Device-specific safety instructions
Keep the cable away from the cutting area. When working with the tool the cable
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might be hidden in bushes and accidentally cut through.
• Keep all parts of your body clear of the chain while the saw is running. Before
starting the saw, make sure that the chain does not touch any objects. When
working with a high pruner, even a short moment of inattentiveness may result in
clothes or parts of the body being caught by the chain.
• Always hold the high pruner with your right hand at the rear handle and your left
hand at the front handle. Holding the high pruner differently (left hand – rear handle
/ right hand – front handle) during operation will increase the risk of injury and is not
permitted.
• Hold the electric equipment by its insulated handle surfaces, as the high pruner
can come into contact with its own mains power cable. If the high pruner comes
into contact with a live cable, it can energise metal parts of the equipment and cause
an electric shock.
• Wear eye and hearing protection. Other personal protection equipment for the
head, hands, legs and feet is recommended. Proper protective clothing and pro-
tection equipment reduce the risk of injury caused by thrown-about wood chips and
accidental contact with the chain.
• Do not operate the high pruner on trees. Operating a high pruner while situated on
a tree involves a high risk of injury.
• Make sure to have a safe stand at any time, and only use the high pruner when
standing on solid, safe and level ground. A slippery ground or instable surfaces as
the steps of a ladder may lead to loosing balance or the control over the high pruner.
• When cutting a branch that is under tension take into account that it will spring
back. When the tension of the wood fibres is released the tensioned branch may hit
the operator and/or the high pruner resulting in a loss of control.
• Apply particular caution when cutting brush and young trees. The thin material
may get caught in the chain and hit you or throw you off balance.
• Carry the switched-off high pruner using the front handle with the chain pointing
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