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CONTENTS Technical data…...………………………………………………………... General safety rules…….………………………………………………... Specific safety rules for pole saw ……....………………………………. Electrical information…………………………………………………... Knowing your pole saw……....………………………………………… Assembly and adjustments……………………………………………… Operation………………………………………………………………... Maintenance……………………………………………………………...
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Warning – When using an electric pole saw, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Make sure you read and understand all instructions. Improper use of this pole saw can cause severe injury or death from fire, electrical shock, and body contact with moving chain, on falling wood. BEFORE OPERATING SAW 1.
Stay alert. Use common sense while operating pole saw. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries. Be aware of extension cord while operating pole saw. Be careful not to trip over cord. Keep cord away from chain and operator at all times. Keep children, animals, and bystanders away from pole saw and extension cord. Only pole saw user should be in work area. Do not cut down a tree unless you are trained or have expert help.
Never bring the nose of the guide bar in contact with any object. Never cut limbs with the nose of the guide bar. Be especially careful when cutting saplings, brush and small hard limbs that may easily pinch the cutting chain. Don’t cut above shoulder height. Don’t overreach or use the chainsaw while standing on a ladder or tree. Never use the chainsaw one-handed. Use extreme caution when entering a previous cut. Do not attempt plunge cuts if you are not familiar with this cutting technique.
Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords (AWG) (When using 120 V only) Ampere Rating More Than Not More Than 0 6 6 10 10 12 12 16 Total Length of Cord in feet 50 100 150 16 16 14 16 14 12 16 14 12 12 Not Recommended 25 18 18 16 14 Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
KNOWING YOUR POLE SAW Saw chain Oregon guide bar Sprocket locking knob Lubrication oil tank cap Inner tube Adjusting knob Outer tube Adjusting knob Inner tube Trigger switch lock-out Trigger switch Handle Power cord 8
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS Unpacking Unpack the Pole Saw and all its parts, and compare against the list below. Do not discard the carton or any packaging until the Pole Saw is completely assembled. 1 1 1 1 1 1 Pole saw Saw chain (assembled) Guide bar (assembled) Scabbard Wrench Owner’s manual Install the pole saw 1. Loosen the adjusting knob near to the handle and slide the inner and outer tube. Adjusting Knob 2.
WARNING - Never use waste or reclaimed oil. This results in damage to the oil pump, saw chain and guide bar. Filling oil tank 1. Set chain saw on any suitable surface with Oil Tank Cap facing upward. 2. Clean area around the Oil Tank Cap with cloth and unscrew the cap by turning it counter clockwise. 3. Add chain oil until reservoir is full. 4. Avoid dirt or debris entering oil tank, refit Oil Tank Cap and tighten by turning clockwise until hand tight.
MAINTENANCE Change saw chain 1. Remove the screw and turn Sprocket Locking Knob counterclockwise to remove the guide bar cover. Screw Guide Bar Cover Sprocket Locking Knob 2. Move the chain tensioning pin fully back towards the sprocket using the chain tension screw. (See direction arrow) 3. Place the guide bar onto the bar studs so that the chain tensioning pin fits into the hole in the guide bar. 4. Install chain over clutch and place around the sprocket and guide bar. 5.
Caution: Proper saw chain tension is extremely important. If saw chain is too tight, the guide bar and saw chain will be quickly damaged. If the saw chain is too loose, it may get out of the guide bar groove and cause an injury. Note: A new chain will stretch so adjust the tension after a few cuts. Watch saw chain tension carefully for the first half hour of cutting. Guide bar and oil holes Clean guide bar before use. Follow instructions for removing and installing guide bar and saw chain.
Maintenance chart Before After Work work Complete Machine Switch Oil tank Chain lubrication Saw chain Guide bar Chain sprocket Screws and Nuts Power cord Visual inspection Clean Check operation Clean Check x Inspect and check the sharpness Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Check x Weekly Monthly If faulty If damaged x x x x x x x x x x x x x Retighten Check Replace As required x x x 13
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Stock # PS6108-101 PS6108-102 PS6108-103 PS6108-104 PS6108-105 PS6108-106 PS6108-107 PS6108-108 PS6108-109 PS6108-110 PS6108-111 PS6108-112 PS6108-113 PS6108-114 PS6108-115 PS6108-116 PS6108-117 PS6108-118 PS6108-119 PS6108-120 PS6108-121 PS6108-122 PS6108-123 PS6108-124 PS6108-125 PS6108-126 PS6108-127 PS6108-128 PS6108-129 Description Sprocket locking knob Screw ST4.
Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Stock # PS6108-201 PS6108-202 PS6108-203 PS6108-204 PS6108-205 PS6108-206 PS6108-207 PS6108-208 PS6108-209 PS6108-210 PS6108-211 PS6108-212 PS6108-213 PS6108-214 PS6108-215 Description Screw ST4.
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