80V BRUSHLESS POLESAW 239-1524/239-1540 1400094ME/1400094MET PSB401 OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAUTION To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols............................................................................................................ Page 2 Safety Instructions....................................................................................................... Page 3 Overview...................................................................................................................... Page 7 Specifications......................................................................................
SAFETY SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. Symbol Name Designation / Explanation Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety. Read the Instruction Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand the Instruction manual before using this product.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract our attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING (THIS POWER TOOL) WARNING • • Do not operate near electrical power lines. The unit has not been designed to provide protection from electric shock in the event of contact with overhead electric lines, Consult local regulations for safe distances from overhead electric power lines and ensure that the operating position is safe and secure before operating the saw chain pole pruner.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • • • • • • • • • • damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual. Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material. Saw chain continues to move after the switch is turned off. A moment of inattention while operating the pole saw may result in serious personal injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS instructions for use and care. PROPOSITION 65 This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
OVERVIEW Pole Saw Shoulder Strap Extension Pole Scabbard Pole Saw Handle SPECIFICATIONS Page 7 Type Cordless, battery operated Motor 80V Brushless Guide bar length 10" (254 mm) Chain pitch 1/4" (6.3 mm) Chain oil capacity 80 ml Weight (without battery pack) 9.57 lbs (4.
SPECIFICATIONS The recommended ambient temperature range: Item Temperature Appliance storage temperature range 32°F (0°C) - 113°F (45°C) Appliance operation temperature range 32°F (0°C) - 113°F (45°C) Battery charging temperature range 39°F (4°C) - 104°F (40°C) Charger operation temperature range 39°F (4°C) - 104°F (40°C) Battery storage temperature range 32°F (0°C) - 113°F (45°C) Battery discharging temperature range 32°F (0°C) - 113°F (45°C) Page 8
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING FIG. 2 This product requires assembly. • Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the package contents section are included. • Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. • Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product. • If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-844-MSTR4CE (844-678-7423) for assistance.
ASSEMBLY ADD THE BAR AND CHAIN OIL Examine the amount of oil in the machine. If the oil level is low, add the bar and chain oil as follows. IMPORTANT: Use bar and chain oil that is only for chains and chain oilers. NOTE: The machine comes from the factory without bar and chain oil. 1. Loosen and remove the cap from the oil tank. 2. Put the oil into the oil tank. 3. Monitor the oil indicator to make sure that no dirt gets into the oil tank while you add the oil. 4. Put the oil cap on. 5. Tighten the oil cap.
OPERATION NOTE: Remove the battery pack and keep hands clear of the lock out button when you move the machine. IMPORTANT: Examine the chain tension before each use. EXAMINE THE CHAIN OIL NOTE: Do not use the machine without sufficient chain oil. 1. Examine the oil level of the machine from the oil indicator. 2. Add the oil if it is necessary. DELIMBING A TREE WARNING Make sure that there is nothing or nobody in the area where the branches fall. Stand opposite the branch you will cut.
MAINTENANCE CAUTION Do not let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based materials touch the plastic parts. Chemicals can cause damage to the plastic, and make the plastic unserviceable. CAUTION Do not use strong solvents or detergents on the plastic housing or components. 6. Hold the chain and bar. 7. Put the chain loop around the sprocket. 8. Make sure the chain tension pin hole on the guide bar fits correctly with the bolt. FIG.
MAINTENANCE ADJUST THE CHAIN TENSION CAUTION Wear protective gloves if you touch the chain, bar or areas around the chain. 1. Loosen the chain cover by turning the chain cover knob counterclockwise. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the chain cover to adjust the chain tension. SHARPEN THE CUTTERS Sharpen the cutters if it is not easy for the chain to go into the wood. NOTE: We recommend that a service center, which has an electric sharpener, perform important sharpening work. 1. Tensioning chain. FIG.
MAINTENANCE FIG. 17 FIG. 18 4. File all the cutters to the specified angles and the same length. NOTE: During the process, • Keep the file flat with the surface to be sharpened. • Use the midpoint of the file bar. • Use light but firm pressure when sharpening the surface. • Lift the file away on each return stroke. • Sharpen the cutters on one side and then move to the other side. Replace the chain if: • The length of the cutting edges is less than 5 mm.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The machine does not start. The poles are not assembled correctly. Assemble the poles according to the instructions. The lock-out button and trigger are not depressed at the same time. 1. Push and hold the lock-out button 2. While you hold the lock-out button, pull the trigger. 3. Release the lock-out button to start the machine. Oil tank is empty. Fill the oil tank. The discharge port is blocked.
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80V BRUSHLESS POLESAW WARRANTY 4-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This MASTERFORCE™ brand power tool carries our famous No Hassle 4-Year Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. If, during normal use, this MASTERFORCE™ power tool breaks or fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within four (4) years from the date of original purchase, simply bring the tool with the original sales receipt back to your nearest MENARDS® retail store.
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