Husqvarna Aspire P5-P4A Operator's Manual

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recommended. Adequate protective equipment willreduce personal injury from flying debris oraccidental contact with the saw chain.• 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 alertfor spring back. When the tension in the wood fibresis released, 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 havean understanding of the risks and how to avoidthem. 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.General pole pruner safety warningsFollow all instructions when clearing jammed material,storing or servicing the pole pruner. Make surethe switch is off and the battery pack is removed.Unexpected actuation of the pole pruner while clearingjammed material or servicing may result in seriouspersonal injury.General safety instructionsWARNING: Read the warninginstructions that follow before you use theproduct.• Remove the battery to prevent the product frombeing started by accident.• This product is a dangerous tool if you are notcareful or if you use the product incorrectly. Thisproduct can cause serious injury or death to theoperator or others.• Do not use the product if it is changed from its initialspecification. Do not change a part of the productwithout approval from the manufacturer. Only useparts that are approved by the manufacturer.Injury or death is a possible result of incorrectmaintenance.• Do a check of the product before use. See,Safety devices on the product on page 17 andMaintenance on page 22. Do not use a product thatis damaged or does not operate correctly. Do thesafety checks, maintenance and service instructionsdescribed in this manual.• Children should be supervised to ensure that theydo not play with the product. Never allow children orother persons not trained in the use of the productand/or the battery to use or service it. Local lawsmay regulate the age of the user.• Keep the product in a locked area to prevent accessfor children or persons that are not approved.• Store the product out of reach of children.• Under no circumstances may the design of theproduct be modified without the permission of themanufacturer. Always use original accessories. Non-authorized modifications and/or accessories canresult in serious personal injury or the death of theoperator and others.Note: National or Local laws can regulate the use.Comply to given regulations.Safety instructions for operationWARNING: Read and obey thewarning instructions that follow before youuse the product.• Ensure that no people or animals come closerthan 15 m (50 ft.) while you work. When severaloperators are working in the same area the safetydistance should be at least 15 m. Otherwise thereis a risk of serious personal injury. Stop the productimmediately if anyone approaches. Never swing theproduct around without first checking behind you tomake sure that no one is within the safety zone.• Never use the product in bad weather, for instance indense fog, in heavy rain, strong winds, intense cold,etc. Extremely hot weather may cause overheatingof the product. Working in bad weather is tiringand often brings added risks, such as icy ground,unpredictable felling direction, etc.• Do not allow children to use or be in the vicinityof the product. Since the product is easy to start,children may be able to start it if they are not kept1867 - 007 - 10.01.2024 15