Craftsman 71.74291 Saw User Manual


 
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basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of re,
electric shock, and personal injury,
including the following:
To reduce risk of injury:
Before any use, be sure everyone
using this electric product reads and
understands all safety and operation
instructions contained in this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS and
review frequently prior to use. Store in
wall charger slot.
AVOID DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENTS and weather
conditions when using this tool.
DO NOT USE battery operated
appliance in the rain.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors
should be kept at a safe distance from
work area.
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN or
untrained individuals to use this pole
saw.
STORE IDLE UNIT INDOORS - When
not in use, the unit should be stored
indoors in a dry location – out of reach
of children.
DON’T FORCE THE TOOL - It will do
the job better and with less likelihood
of a risk of injury at the rate for which it
was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL - Do not use the
tool for any job except that for which it
is intended.
KEEP HANDS AND FEET away from
cutting area.
DRESS PROPERLY - Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry. They can
be caught in moving parts. Use of
rubber gloves and non-skid footwear is
recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
DON’T OVERREACH - Maintain
proper footing and balance at all times.
Use both hands to operate unit safely.
USE SAFETY GLASSES - Always
wear proper eye protection, and use a
face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
ALWAYS WEAR A HARDHAT when
operating the pole saw.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY
FOOTWEAR, snug tting clothing,
protective gloves, hearing protection
and head protection when using the
pole saw.
CARRYING THE POLE SAW – Always
carry the saw by gripping the berglass
pole at its balance point with the saw
chain in front of you for easy visibility.
MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE - Keep
the unit clean for best performance
and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow
instructions for service. Keep handles
dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING
- Don’t carry the appliance while
holding the switch area. The unit is
shipped partly charged, and may start
inadvertently if not handled properly.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - If
any component of the appliance
experiences a hard impact, check that
no parts were damaged and verify that
the unit operates properly. Check for
misalignment or bending of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other
condition that may affect operation.
A part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or re-placed by an
authorized service center.
KEEP TOOLS SHARP and clean for
better and safer performance.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS for
lubricating and changing accessories.
KEEP HANDLES DRY, clean, and free
from oil and grease.
REMOVE BATTERY from pole saw
when not in use, before servicing,