Owner's Manual

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SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
Tensioning Saw Chain
Check the saw chain tension before use, after the rst initial cuts, and
periodically after regular use (about every 5 cuts).
WARNING! A loose chain will increase the risk of
kickback and may jump out of guide bar groove, leading
to possible injury and property damage. A loose chain
can also lead to rapid wear to chain and sprocket.
Note: After initial use, new chains can
lengthen considerably. This is normal during
the break-in period. Future adjustments will
lengthen Saw Chain more gradually.
WARNING! Unplug Pole Saw from power
outlet before adjusting saw chain tension.
1. Set Pole Saw on a suitable at surface.
WARNING! Sharp cutting edges on saw chain. Wear
heavy-duty work gloves whenever handling Saw Chain.
2. Use the at end of the Hex Wrench to turn
the chain tension screw clockwise until the
chain tie straps just touch the bottom edge
of the guide bar. See Figure 6, left.
3. The correct chain tension is reached when the Saw
Chain can be lifted by 2-4 mm from the center of
the chain bar. Use one hand to lift the chain against
the weight of the machine. See Figure 7, left.
WARNING! Tensioning saw chain too tightly
will overload the motor and cause damage.
Insufcient tension can cause chain to derail.
Note: The chain life depends mainly upon
sufcient lubrication and correct tensioning.
Lubricating Pole Saw
Note: The Pole Saw is not lled with oil. Fill with oil before using. The Pole Saw is equipped with an automatic
oiling system. The oiling system automatically delivers the proper amount of oil to the bar and chain.
1. Set Pole Saw down with the Oil Tank
Cap (13) facing upward.
2. Add lubrication oil (either SAE30 or
SAE10) until reservoir is full.
3. The oil tank holds 110mI lubrication oil, which
will lubricate the chain for 20-25 minutes of
cutting. The oil tank level can be checked by
way of the oil level gauge. See Figure 8, left.
4. Check oil level gauge before start-up and
regularly during operation. Rell oil before
oil level is lower than “MIN” marking.
5. Use clean cloth to wipe up an excess or spilled oil.
6. Replace oil ller cap and tighten.
7. WARNING! Do not operate Pole Saw without enough
lubrication oil. Running the Pole Saw dry or with too
little oil will decrease cutting efciency, shorten Saw
Chain life, and cause rapid wear and overheating.
Figure 6
Chain Tie Straps
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Figure 7
Figure 8
Oil
Level
Gauge