Pole Saw Safety Awareness

Because a pole pruner is a high speed cutting tool with a very long reach some very special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. Operation and handling instructions must be followed per manufacturer’s specifications.

Never operate this power tool in the vicinity of any wires or cables which may be carrying electric current. Electricity can jump from one point to another by means of arcing. Higher voltage increases the distance electric can arc. Electricity can also move through branches, especially when wet. Maintain a clearance of at least 50 feet between the pole pruner (including any branches it is contacting) and any electrical line carrying live current.

Be alert – always hold the unit firmly with both hands on the handles while you are working. To reduce the risk of severe or even fatal injury from falling objects do not cut vertically above your body. Hold the pruner at an angle of not more than 60 degrees from the horizontal level. Ensure all people in the vicinity maintain a safe distance (50 feet) while cutting.

Hard hats must be worn

when overhead

hazards are present.

They must meet ANSI

standards Z89.1-1989

or Z89.2-1971 for

impact protection.

Check for an ANSI

label inside the hat. Face shield must be used.

 Meets ANSI Z87.1-2003 .

Safety Glasses Impact-resistant Lens

Design must protect sides.

Prescription Glasses

must have Impact

Resistant Lenses

and Side Shields

 Ear muffs attached to the hard

hat that swing quickly into

position out of the way

when the saw is not running

are essential. The chain saw

runs at about 100 decibels.

Prolonged exposure to

noise greater than 85

decibels lead to gradual,

permanent hearing loss.

 Hand Protection

Pole saw operators face special hazards on the job. Chainsaw gloves are made with premium grade leather for excellent dexterity, durability and water repellency. Slip on style. Ballistic Nylon back lined. Recommended minimum tight fitting heavy leather work glove.

 Specialty Chainsaw Safety Boots are designed with Kevlar

Bureau of Labor Directive minimum requirement

for Chainsaw / Polesaw operators

6” Leather Safety toed boots

Always Follow Manufacturers Safe Operating Procedures !