Operator's Manual

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Maintain the unit with care. Keep the cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce
the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
Chain is sharp. Always wear protective gloves
when handling the chain.
• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and main-
tenance instructions for the saw chain. Decreas-
ing the depth gauge height can lead to increased
kickback.
• Follow all instructions when clearing jammed
material, storing or servicing the tool. Make sure
Unexpected actuation of the tool while clearing
jammed material or servicing may result in serious
personal injury.
• Do not attempt to limb or trim a tree until you have
an understanding of the risks and how to avoid
them. Serious injury could occur to the operator or
bystanders while limbing or trimming a tree.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert
for spring back.
is released the spring loaded limb may strike the op-
erator and/or throw the tool out of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and sap-
lings. The slender material may catch the saw chain
• Stop the tool before setting it down.
• Carry the tool by the front handle to avoid ac-
cidental starting. Proper handling of the tool will
prevent injury.
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one location to another.
on the trigger. Accidental starting can cause serious
personal injury.
• When transporting or storing the pole saw always
Proper handling of the pole
saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact
with the moving saw chain.
• Do not immerse in water or spray with a hose. Do
not clean with a pressure washer. Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Store tool indoors.
• Do not store the power tool on or near to fertilizers
or chemicals.
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pack before changing or removing accessories.
• Use only recommended accessories. Others
may be hazardous.
weather that is hot and humid, heavy work should be
scheduled for early morning or late afternoon hours
when temperatures are cooler.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tension-
ing and changing the bar and chain. Improperly
tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or
increase the chance for kickback.
Other Safety Rules
• Keep ALL children, bystanders, visitors, and ani-
mals out of the work area while starting or cutting
with the tool.
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Always
wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, overalls, jeans
or chaps made of cut resistant material or ones that
contain cut resistant inserts. Wear non-slip safety
footwear. Wear non-slip heavy duty gloves to improve
your grip and to protect your hands. Do not wear
jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not
the motor or catch the chain or underbrush. Secure
hair so it is above shoulder level. Wear hearing and
head protection.
• Heavy protective clothing may increase operator
fatigue, which could lead to heat stroke. During
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WARNING
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.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
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• lead from lead-based paint
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to
• Always be aware of what you are doing when us-
ing the tool. Use common sense. Do not operate
of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the saw
chain when the unit is running.
• Never let anyone use your tool who has not re-
ceived adequate instructions in its proper use.
This applies to rentals as well as privately owned tools.
•Do not hang from pull hook.
• Always use common sense and be cautious when
using tools. It is not possible to anticipate every
situation that could result in a dangerous outcome.
Do not use this tool if you do not understand these
operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond
your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained
professional for additional information or training.
• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and main-
tenance instructions for the saw chain. Decreas-
ing the depth gauge height can lead to increased
kickback.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing
loss of control.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing, contact
a MILWAUKEE
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service facility for a replacement.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY RULES
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personal injury
o reduce the risk of fire,
, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool,
battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow
inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as
seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or
bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.