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cord before attempting to free the bar and chain from the
line or cord. Contact with the bar, chain, other conductive
parts of the pole saw, or live electric cords or lines could
result in death by electrocution or seri ous injury.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product
to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection, along with
hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects
being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious
injuries.
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced.
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury,
remove the battery pack from the tool before servicing,
cleaning, changing attachments or removing material
from the unit.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
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Limbing
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Pruning
NOTICE:
The tool is to be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse.
FILLING OILTANK WITH BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT
WARNING:
Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame
near the oil or the pole saw. Oil may spill and cause a fire.
NOTICE:
The pole saw is not filled with oil at the time of
purchase. It is essential to fill the tank with chain oil before
use. Chain life and cutting capacity depend on optimum
lubrication. The chain is automatically lubricated with chain
oil during operation. Oil level should also be checked after
every 20 minutes of use and refilled as needed.
1. Remove the battery pack from the power head.
2. Clean the oil tank cap and the area around it to ensure
that no dirt falls into the oil tank.
3. Place the pole saw attachment upright and rotate the oil
tank cap counterclockwise to remove it (Fig. D).
4. Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank until it
fills to the tank neck. Be careful not to let the oil spill from
the opening. Wipe off any excess oil and close the oil
tank cap.
NOTICE:
◾
Do not use dirty, used or other contaminated oils.
Damage may occur to the bar or chain.
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING (Fig. B)
Refer to "Important Safety Instructions" earlier in this
manual for appropriate safety equipment.
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Lift the tip of the guide bar to check for any sagging
in the chain. The chain is correctly tensioned when
there is no sag on the underside of the guide bar and
the chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand without
binding. If the tension requires adjustment, refer to the
"REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN" section in the
MAINTENANCE section of this manual for adjustment
instructions.
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Check the tension of the cover screw before use. If it
is loose, securely tighten the cover screw by turning it
clockwise.
◾
Check the sharpness of cutting teeth on the saw chain
and make sure the chain is well lubricated.
◾
Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
Never stand directly under the limb you are cut ting.
Make sure that you have a secure and balanced footing.
Watch out for obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and
ditches, which could cause you to trip or stumble.
◾
Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the motor
is running. Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
◾
For safe and better operation, put on the shoulder
strap across the shoulder. Adjust the shoulder strap
into a comfortable operating position. Following the
instructions in the section "MOUNTING THE SHOULDER
STRAP" in PH1400E/PH1420E/PHX1600 operator's
manual to attach the shoulder strap onto the power
head.
WARNING:
The shoulder strap is also a quick
release mechanism in hazardous situation. When an
emergency occurs, take it off your shoulder immediately,
no matter what way the strap is in.
TO START/STOP THE TOOL
See "STARTING/STOPPING THE POWER HEAD"
section in the power head PH1400E/PH1420E/PHX1600
operator's manual.
BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE (Fig. E & F)
Follow the steps below to prevent damage to tree or
shrub bark. Do not use a back-and-forth saw ing motion.
1. Make a shallow first cut (1/4 of limb diameter) on the
underside of the limb close to the main limb or trunk.
2. Make a second cut from the top side of the limb
POLE SAW ATTACHMENT — PSA1000
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