Husqvarna 115iPT4 Operator's Manual

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• Wear eye protection. Further protective equipmentfor hearing, head, hands, legs and feet isrecommended. Adequate protective equipment willreduce personal injury from flying debris oraccidental contact with the saw chain.• Do not operate a chain saw in a tree, on a ladder,from a rooftop, or any unstable support. Operation ofa chain saw in this manner could result in seriouspersonal injury.• Always keep proper footing and operate the chainsaw only when standing on fixed, secure and levelsurface. Slippery or unstable surfaces may cause aloss of balance or control of the pole pruner.• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert forspring back. When the tension in the wood fibres isreleased, the spring loaded limb may strike theoperator and/or throw the pole pruner out of control.• Use extreme caution when cutting brush andsaplings. The slender material may catch the polepruner and be whipped toward you or pull you offbalance.• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioningand changing the bar and chain. Improperlytensioned or lubricated chain may either break orincrease the chance for kickback.• Carry the pole pruner by the front handle with thepole pruner switched off and away from your body.When transporting or storing the pole pruner, alwaysfit the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the polepruner will reduce the likelihood of accidental contactwith the moving saw chain.• Cut wood only. Do not use pole pruner for purposesnot intended. For example: do not use pole prunerfor cutting metal, plastic, masonry or non-woodbuilding materials. Use of the pole pruner foroperations different than intended could result in ahazardous situation.• Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil andgrease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causingloss of control.• Do not attempt to fell a tree until you have anunderstanding of the risks and how to avoid them.Serious injury could occur to the operator orbystanders while felling a tree.• This pole pruner is not intended for tree felling.Useof the pole pruner for operations different thanintended could result in serious injury to the operatoror bystanders.• We strongly recommend that first time users practicesawing logs on a saw horse or cradle.Causes and operator prevention of kickbackKickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guidebar touches an object, or when the wood closes in andpinches the pole pruner in the cut. Tip contact in somecases may cause a sudden reverse reaction, kicking theguide bar up and back towards the operator. Pinchingthe pole pruner along the top of the guide bar may pushthe guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Eitherof these reactions may cause you to lose control of thepole pruner which could result in serious personal injury.Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built intoyour pole pruner. As a pole pruner user, you should takeseveral steps to keep your cutting jobs free fromaccident or injury. Kickback is the result of pole prunermisuse and/or incorrect operating procedures orconditions and can be avoided by taking properprecautions as given below:• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingersencircling the pole pruner handles, with both handson the pole pruner and position your body and armto allow you to resist kickback forces. Kickbackforces can be controlled by the operator, if properprecautions are taken. Do not let go of the polepruner.• Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulderheight. This helps prevent unintended tip contact andenables better control of the pole pruner inunexpected situations.• Only use replacement guide bars and pole prunersspecified by the manufacturer.Incorrect replacementguide bars and pole pruners may cause chainbreakage and/or kickback.• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening andmaintenance instructions for the pole pruner.Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead toincreased kickback.General pole pruner safety warningsFollow all instructions when clearing jammed material,storing or servicing the pole pruner. Make sure theswitch is off and the battery pack is removed.Unexpected actuation of the pole pruner while clearingjammed material or servicing may result in seriouspersonal injury.SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONSPersonal protective equipmentWARNING: Read the warning instructionsthat follow before you use the product.• Always use approved personal protective equipmentwhen you use the product. Personal protectiveequipment cannot fully prevent injury but itdecreases the degree of injury if an accident doesoccur. Let your dealer help you select the rightequipment.6 707 - 003 - 04.03.2019