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• Ensure that the direction of rotation of the saw blade
is as prescribed in this manual.
• Cut at the rated operating speeds (gpm).
• Operate the saw at “no load” for 30 seconds in a
safe position and ensure there is no excessive vi-
bration or other defects detected. If considerable vi-
bration or other defects are detected, stop operation
of the tool immediately and determine the cause. Do
not use the tool until the defect is corrected.
• If the tool is dropped with a saw blade installed, the
saw blade should be examined.
• Make sure you’re well rested and mentally alert be-
fore operating the saw.
• Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area,
secure footing and a planned drop area for falling
branches.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw during
operation.
• Carry the saw with the unit de-energized.
• Do not operate a pole saw that is damaged, improp-
erly adjusted or not completely and securely assem-
bled. Make sure the saw blade stops moving when
the control trigger is released.
• Use extreme caution when cutting small branches.
Twigs may catch the saw blade and be whipped to-
ward the operator or pull the operator off balance.
• Only use saw blades manufactured by Stanley Hy-
draulic Tools. Stanley assumes no responsibility for
failure in equipment, accidental damage or acciden-
tal injury as a result of the use of saw blades not
manufactured by Stanley Hydraulic Tools.
• Always assure the saw blade is sharp. Do not try to
use the tool with a dull saw blade.
• Keep the handle dry, clean and free of hydraulic
uid.
• When using tools near energized transmission lines,
make sure to use only hoses labeled and certied
non-conductive.
• Turn off the power unit or move the hydraulic control
valve to neutral before setting the pole saw down.
• Know the location of buried or covered electrical
services before starting work.
• To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, all
tool repair, maintenance and service must only be
performed by authorized and properly trained per-
sonnel.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
