OPERATOR'S MANUAL Cat. No. 0 )23+ &6$ M18 FUEL™ 10" POLE SAW ATTACHMENT : 48,. /2. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING Read all safety warnings, instruc-- •Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. •Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. •Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts.
•When battery pack is not in use, keep it away the tool during use. from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, •Do not operate the tool without the front handle in keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, place. The front handle must be attached properly that can make a connection from one terminal during use. Use both hands when operating the to another. Shorting the battery terminals together tool, according to the attachment instructions.
•Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and main- weather that is hot and humid, heavy work should be tenance instructions for the saw chain. Decreas- scheduled for early morning or late afternoon hours ing the depth gauge height can lead to increased when temperatures are cooler. kickback. •Always be aware of what you are doing when us•Follow all instructions when clearing jammed ing the tool. Use common sense. Do not operate material, storing or servicing the tool.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION SYMBOLOGY 8 Volts 1 Direct Current No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM) 2 Safety Alert Symbol 3 9 Read operator’s manual Always wear eye protection and use proper personal protective equipment. 4 Wear non-slip safety footwear 6 5 10 7 Wear protective gloves Keep tool at least 15m (50') away from electric power lines. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Guide bar cover Saw chain Guide bar nut Pull hook Chain tension adjustment indicator 6. Chain tension adjustment 7. Drive cover 8.
SPECIFICATIONS Cat. No. ....................................... M18 FOPH-CSA 7. Wrap the new or sharpened chain around the Power Head .......................................... M18 FOPH guide bar in the direction indicated on the tool 91cm (3') Extension Attachment ... M18 FOPH-EXA . RPM............................. High 0 - 4600 Low 0-3700 Chain Speed ............................................. 8.6 m/s Bar Length .........................................10" (254 mm) Cutting Capacity ....................
Attaching the Shoulder Strap Chain Oil remove battery pack before WARNING Always changing or removing accessories. When using this attachment with larger-capacity battery packs, use the shoulder strap to reduce user fatigue and help in maintaining control of the tool during use. To install the strap: 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Fit the pole clip around the power head pole between the front handle and rear handle in Gate a location comfortable Carabiner during use. Bevel Bolt 3.
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Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree. •Work slowly, keeping both hands on the tool with a MAINTENANCE reduce the risk of injury, always WARNING To unplug the charger and remove the and your weight is distributed evenly on both feet. •Leave the larger support limbs under the tree to keep battery pack from the charger or tool before performing any maintenance. Never disassemble pack or charger. Contact a •Limbs should be cut one at a time.
•CORRECT - 80° Produced automatically if correct •HOOK - “Grabs” and dulls quickly. Increases po•BACKWARD SLOPE - Needs too much feed pressure, causes excessive wear to bar and chain. Depth Gauge Clearance •The depth gauge should be maintained at a clearance of 0.6 mm. Use a depth gauge tool for checkingthe depth gauge clearances. • clearance. Left Hand Cutters Depth Gauge Jointer Right Hand Cutters Flat File • Use a 3.96 mm (5/32") diameter round file and holder.
reduce the risk of personal inWARNING To jury and damage, never immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or Cleaning Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep handles clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts.
WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND Please refer to Australian and New Zealand warranty supplied with tool. This warranty applies only to product sold in Australia and New Zealand. SERVICE - AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND MILWAUKEE®prides itself in producing a premium quality product that is Nothing But Heavy Duty®. Your satisfaction with our products is very important to us! If you encounter any problems with the operation of this tool, please contact your authorised MILWAUKEE® dealer.
