OPERATOR'S MANUAL Cat. No. M12 FHS M12 FUEL™ HATCHET™ 152MM (6") PRUNING SAW WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual. GENERAL POWER TOOL • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance SAFETY WARNINGS at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. WARNING Read all safety warnings, instruc- • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or - jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away tions provided with this power tool. Failure to from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or follow all instructions listed below may result in long hair can be caught in moving parts. Save all • If devices are provided for the connection of dust warnings and instructions for future reference. extraction and collection facilities, ensure these The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your are connected and properly used. Use of dust mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-oper- collection can reduce dust-related hazards. ated (cordless) power tool. • Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore WORK AREA SAFETY tool safety principles. A careless action can cause • Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or severe injury within a fraction of a second. dark areas invite accidents. • Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo- POWER TOOL USE AND CARE • Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks for your application. The correct power tool will do the which may ignite the dust or fumes. job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. • Keep children and bystanders away while operating • Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. ELECTRICAL SAFETY • Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ • Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from modify the plug in any way. Do not use any the power tool before making any adjustments, adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power changing accessories, or storing power tools. tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of reduce risk of electric shock. starting the power tool accidentally. • Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded • Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric or these instructions to operate the power tool. Pow- shock if your body is earthed or grounded. er tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. • Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi- • Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage risk of electric shock. • Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. power tool repaired before use. Many accidents Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or are caused by poorly maintained power tools. moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase • Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly the risk of electric shock. maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are • When operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten- less likely to bind and are easier to control. sion cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suit- • Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. able for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. in accordance with these instructions, taking into • If operating a power tool in a damp location is account the working conditions and the work to unavoidable, use a residual current device be performed. Use of the power tool for operations (RCD) protected supply. Use of a RCD reduces the risk of electric shock. situation. PERSONAL SAFETY • Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and common sense when operating a power tool. Do grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and not use a power tool while you are tired or under control of the tool in unexpected situations. A BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type • Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection marked to comply with ANS/NZS with another battery pack. 1337.1. Protective equipment such as a dust • mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. • When battery pack is not in use, keep it away • Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying that can make a connection from one terminal to the tool. another. Shorting the battery terminals together may switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. • Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected • Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acci- the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a ro- tating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. 2 eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. increase the chance for kickback. • Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or •Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or loss of control. risk of injury. • Cut wood only. Do not use pruning saw for pur- • - poses not intended. For example: do not use sive temperature. pruning saw for cutting metal, plastic, masonry above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion. or non-wood building materials. Use of the pruning • Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature in a hazardous situation. Charging im- • Do not attempt to fell a tree until you have an understanding of the risks and how to avoid them. Serious injury could occur to the operator or bystanders while felling a tree. SERVICE Causes and operator prevention of kickback: Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide person using only identical replacement parts. This bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. pinches the saw chain in the cut. • Never service damaged battery packs. Service Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse of battery packs should only be performed by the reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards manufacturer or authorised service providers. the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. HATCHET PRUNING SAW Either of these reactions may cause you to lose con- General pruning saw safety warnings: trol of the saw which could result in serious personal • Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices when the pruning saw is operating. Before you built into your saw. As a pruning saw user, you should start the pruning saw, make sure the saw chain take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention accident or injury. while operating pruning saws may cause entangle- Kickback is the result of pruning saw misuse and/or in- ment of your clothing or body with the saw chain. correct operating procedures or conditions and can be • Hold the pruning saw with your right hand on the avoided by taking proper precautions as given below: trigger handle and your left hand on the body • - grip. Holding the pruning saw with a reversed hand tion your body and arm(s) to allow you to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces can be controlled • Hold the pruning saw by insulated gripping sur- by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do faces only, because the saw chain may contact not let go of the pruning saw. hidden wiring. Saw chains contacting a "live" wire • Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder may make exposed metal parts of the pruning saw height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact "live" and could give the operator an electric shock. and enables better control of the pruning saw in • Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. unexpected situations. Further protective equipment for head, hands, • Make sure that the area in which you are cutting legs and feet is recommended. Adequate is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the protective equipment will reduce personal injury guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or any other from flying debris or accidental contact with the obstruction that could be hit while you are operating saw chain. the saw. • Always keep proper footing and operate the prun- • Always cut with the unit running at full speed. Fully squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a level surface.