Adjusting the Auto Oiling System
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
The oil adjustment screw
10
gearbox assembly
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.
1. Insert the supplied 2.4 mm hex wrench
adjustment screw
10
.
2. Turn the screw counterclockwise to increase oil flow to
the bar and chain.
3. Turn the screw clockwise to reduce the oil flow to the bar
and chain.
Attaching and Adjusting the Shoulder
Strap (Fig. J)
WARNING: The shoulder strap should only be slung
over one shoulder and not across the body. See Fig J.
A shoulder strap
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is recommended for any tool with a
total weight exceeding 13 lbs. (6 kg). (Total weight includes
the powerhead, attachment, and battery.) Attach the strap
to the tool as shown in Fig. J and adjust for proper balance
and support
1. Attach the strap mount
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2. Snap the shoulder strap latch
mount
29
located on the unit, just in front of the ON/
OFF trigger as shown in Fig. C. Adjust the strap so it
fits over your shoulder and provides proper balance
and support.
Transporting Chainsaw (Fig. L)
•
Always turn unit off, remove the battery and cover the
guide bar
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with the scabbard
the saw.
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. J, K, M, N)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
WARNING: Hold the tool using only the designated
gripping surfaces: The powerhead handle and the
auxiliary handle.
WARNING: Do not use the pole as a gripping surface.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the powerhead
handle
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and one hand on the auxiliary handle
is located on top of the
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into the oil
.
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onto the strap
32
when transporting
21
.
Operating the Pole Saw (Fig. A)
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
CAUTION: Always reduce the tension off the chain
again after finishing work. The chain contracts as it
cools down. If it is not slackened off, it can damage the
pole saw.
iMPORTAnT: Never operate a pole saw that is damaged or
improperly adjusted or that is not completely and securely
assembled. Be sure that the saw chain
the trigger switch is released. Never adjust the guide bar
or saw chain when the motor is operating or the battery
is attached.
Pole Saw Trimming/Pruning
WARNINGS:
•
Never stand directly under the limb you are cutting.
Always position yourself out of the path of falling debris.
Always wear head, eye, foot and body protection.
•
Wearing body protection helps reduce the risk of injury
when operating this unit.
Never stand on a ladder or other unstable support
•
while using the pole saw. Always avoid any position
which can cause you to loose your balance and cause
severe injury.
Keep other persons at least 50' (15 m) from the work
•
area. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrocution Hazard. To prevent shock, do not operate
•
within 50' (15 m) of overhead electrical lines. Always check
surrounding area for hidden electrical lines.
•
Do not hold pole saw switch handle above
shoulder height.
Branch Removal Hook (Fig. A)
CAUTION: The branch removal hook is not a belt hook.
Your pole saw includes a branch removal hook
intended purpose of helping to remove small to moderately
sized pruned branches.
Pruning With the Pole Saw (Fig. A, M–O)
WARNING: Let the tool work at its own pace. Do
not overload.
WARNING: When pruning trees: guard against
kickback which can result in severe injury or death.
See guard Against Kickback, to avoid the risk of
kickback. Do not overreach. Make sure your footing
is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on
both feet.
1. Use both hands to grip pole saw as shown in Fig. M, N.
Use a firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around
the powerhead handle
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fingers away from sawdust exhaust chute
Fig. O.
English
7
stops moving when
6
5
for the
and auxiliary handle
21
. Keep
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shown in
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