User Manual

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ENGLISH
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle
29
and one hand on the foam gripper
7
.
Operating the Pole Saw (Fig. A)
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WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious personalinjury.
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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
14
stops moving when
the trigger switch is released. Never adjust the guide bar
13
or saw chain when the motor is operating or the battery
isattached.
Pole Saw Trimming/Pruning
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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.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. P)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
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WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicableregulations.
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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.
one hand as shown in Fig.N. Use your other hand to loosen the
threaded sleeve and then pull the two halves apart. Repeat this
process if the center extension wasattached.
Attaching and Adjusting the Shoulder Strap
(Fig. O)
This pole saw comes with an adjustable shoulderstrap.
1. Snap the shoulder strap latch
28
onto the strap mount
19
as shown in Fig.O.
2. Adjust the strap so it fits securely over yourshoulder.
• Keep other persons at least 15 m from the work area.
Distractions can cause you to losecontrol.
• Electrocution Hazard. To prevent shock, do not operate
within 15 m of overhead electrical lines. Always check
surrounding area for hidden electricallines.
• Do not extend pole saw switch handle above
shoulderheight.
On/Off Switch (Fig. Q)
Always be sure of your footing and grip the pole saw firmly with
both hands with the thumb and fingers encircling the handle.
To turn the tool ON pull the lock button
5
back with your
thumb and then squeeze the trigger switch
4
with your fingers
as shown in Fig. Q. (Once the tool is running you can release the
lock button.) To turn the tool OFF, release the trigger.
Branch Removal Hook (Fig. A)
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CAUTION: The branch removal hook is not a belt hook.
Your pole saw includes a branch removal hook 
18
for the
intended purpose of helping to remove small to moderately sized
prunedbranches.
Pruning With the Pole Saw (Fig. A, P, R)
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WARNING: Let the tool work at its own pace. Do
notoverload.
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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.P. Use a
firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around pole saw
handle and pole. Keep fingers away from sawdust exhaust
chute
26
shown in Fig.R.
2. Never operate while in a tree, in any awkward position or on
a ladder or other unstable surface. You may lose control of
pole saw causing severe injury.
3. Follow directions below to trim atee.
a. Make sure pole saw is running at full speed before
making a cut. When starting a cut, place moving saw
chain
14
against limb. Hold pole saw firmly in place to
avoid possible bouncing or skating (sideways movement)
of polesaw.
b. Guide pole saw using light pressure. Make first cut
152mm from tree trunk on underside of limb. Use top of
guide bar
13
to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through diameter
of limb. Then make the finish cut from the top. If you try
to cut off thick branches from the bottom, the branch
may close in and pinch the saw chain in the cut. If you try
to cut off thick branches from the top, without a shallow
undercut, the branch may splinter. Do not force pole saw.
The motor will overload and can burn out. It will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it wasintended.
c. Remove pole saw from cut while it is running at full
speed. Stop pole saw by releasing trigger switch
4
.