Operating Guide

SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
WARNING
For Battery
• When inserting battery into this product, the proper polarity or direction must be observed.
• Reverse insertion of battery can result in leakage or explosion.
• Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning or removing material from the
gardening appliance.
• Use only 40 V Kobalt batteries (KB 240-06, KB 440-06, KB 245-06, KB 540-06).
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire as the cells may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
• If electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it off immediately with water.
• If electrolyte contacts the eyes, flush thoroughly and immediately with water. Seek medical
attention.
• Wear full eye protection and protective clothing.
• Do not open or damage the battery. Release d electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
General Safety Rules
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain. Make sure the switch is off when clearing
jammed material. Saw chain continues to move after the switch is turned off. A moment of
inattention while operating the extended-reach pruner may result in serious personal injury.
• Carry the pole saw by the handle with the saw chain stopped. When transporting or
storing the pole saw, always fit the saw chain cover. Proper handling of the pole saw
will reduce possible personal injury from the saw chain.
• Hold the pole saw by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. A saw chain contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the pole saw "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation, the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be
accidentally cut by the saw chain.
• Do not use the pole saw in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
• To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use near any electrical power lines. Contact with or use
near power lines may cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in death.
• Always use two hands when operating the extended-reach pruner. Hold the extended-reach pruner
with both hands to avoid loss of control.
• Always use head protection when operating the extended-reach pruner overhead. Falling debris
can result in serious personal injury.
• Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as complying with ANSI Z87.1 standard as
well as head protection when operating this product.
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short pants, or go barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind.
• Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts.
• Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. (15 m) away.
• Stay Alert — Watch what you are doing; use common sense. Do not operate this unit when you are
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
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