AAVIX A11706, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...before assembling operating and maintaining this unit You are responsible for operating the product properly safely Version V1 20171101 A A V I X O U T D O O R S FOR SERVICE CALL USA 1 866 591 8921 CA...

Page 2: ...nsport 37 Storage 38 Troubleshooting 39 SAFETY RULES The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and their explanations deserve your careful atten...

Page 3: ...lectric shock e When work is to be performed simultaneously by two or more persons always check for the presence and location of others so as maintain a distance between each person sufficient to ensu...

Page 4: ...he product When lending the product please also pass on the instruction manual so that this new end user can read it fully and carefully 5 Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for acc...

Page 5: ...ont handle with the product disconnected and at a safe distance from other body parts When transporting or storing the product always cover the blade and chain with a cover An appropriate use of the p...

Page 6: ...in saw with a reversed hand configuration increases the risk of personal injury and should never be done 3 Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only because the saw chain may contact hid...

Page 7: ...udden surprise contributes to accidents a Rotational Kickback can happen when the upper tip of the guide bar contacts an object while the chain is moving This can cause the chain to dig into the objec...

Page 8: ...dy cutting speed Slower speeds increase the chance of kickback 12 Keep the saw housing pressed firmly against the wood 13 Do not cut more than one log or branch at a time 14 Do not twist the unit when...

Page 9: ...tacting a live wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool live and could give the operator an electric shock 5 Keep cable away from cutting area During operation the cable may be hidden in sh...

Page 10: ...syndrome To minimise this effect as much as possible follow the following recommendations Always use gloves Always have your hands warm Ensure that the cutting device is always sharp Take frequent br...

Page 11: ...eye goggles Thrown objects can cause severe eye injury Wear eye protection meeting current ANSI ISEA Z87 1 standards Wear safety helmet Wear head protection when operating this unit falling objects ca...

Page 12: ...lectric power line keep a safe distance at least 10M 32 8ft from the power line SPECIFICATIONS Model A11706 POLE CHAINSAW Engine Electric 120V 60Hz Power 6 5 Amp Protection class II Saw Chain speed 26...

Page 13: ...Blade 4 Outter Pole 16 Blade Sheath 5 Auxiliary Handle 17 Sawchain 6 Lock Ring 18 Bar 7 Cable Hook 19 Oil Tank Cap 8 Power Cord 20 Oil Lever Window 9 Trigger Switch 21 Chainsaw Motor 10 Rear Handle 2...

Page 14: ...n saw is an integrated unit comprised of a motor saw chain guide bar and handles that are designed to be held by two hands during operation CHAINSAW POWERHEAD A chain saw without the saw chain and gui...

Page 15: ...rator NORMAL CUTTING POSITION The positions assumed while making bucking and felling cuts LIMBING The process of removing branches from a fallen tree PRUNING The process of cutting limbs from a living...

Page 16: ...performed such as when rotating the guide bar When replacing old guide bars and saw chains with new parts ATTENTION Never touch adjust or file the chain with the engine running Disconnect the product...

Page 17: ...t yet been tensioned Tension the chain as described under Adjusting The Chain Tension After operating the product for approx 30min adjust the chain 8 Check that the chain slides along the bar maimtain...

Page 18: ...e and during operation Adjust the chain tension whenever the flats on the saw chain hang out of the bar groove 1 Use the wrench to slightly loosen the bar retaining nuts DO NOT remove the bar retainin...

Page 19: ...e guide bar tip up and securely tighten the bar retaining nut Do not tense the chain too much Connecting To Power Supply WARNING Make sure the trigger switch is released before connecting or disconnec...

Page 20: ...nob and pull out the inner pole then tighten the lock knob 4 Put it into the opening powerhead until the hole in the pole matches the hole of the hex screw 1 5 Insert the hex screw 1 and nut then tigh...

Page 21: ...ppropriate extension cord Starting To help prevent the motor from starting accidentally the trigger switch and locking switch must both be engaged to start the unit 1 Push the locking switch forward t...

Page 22: ...is equipped with an automatic oiling system The oiling system automatically delivers the proper amount of oil to the bar and chain Checking the lubrication requires starting the engine Before checkin...

Page 23: ...5 Do not use the product at night when foggy or with reduced visibility that does not allow you to see all the working area clearly 6 Be extremely careful when using the product after it has been rain...

Page 24: ...tain your body on the left side of the unit 5 Maintain the pole saw at a maximum 60 degrees from the ground and maintain an adequate safety distance from the branch being cut 6 Maintain an adequate sa...

Page 25: ...in a tree or on a ladder or in any other unstable surface unless specifically trained to do so Do not operate the unit in a tree or on a ladder unless specifically trained to do so Always operate the...

Page 26: ...of the limb stub Use the bottom of the guide bar to make this cut Cut completely through the limb stub to meet the third cut This will remove the limb stub n POLE HEDGE TRIMMER Holding The Unit 1 Plac...

Page 27: ...en trimming thorny or prickly growth When trimming new growth use a wide sweeping action so that the stems are fed directly into the cutting blade Older growth will have thicker stems and will be trim...

Page 28: ...working position of the cutting device 16 NOTE if blades do become jammed stop the motor immediately allow the blades to stop and disconnect the plug from the power source before attempting to remove...

Page 29: ...more light to the bottom of the hedge AFTER USE 1 Disconnect the product from power source Always allow the unit to cool down before performing inspection maintenance and cleaning work 2 Check clean...

Page 30: ...this unit These are available from your authorized service center Use of any other parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the user or damage to the unit and void the warranty Checking th...

Page 31: ...w chain can cause excessive motor speed during operation which can result in severe motor damage If the saw chain was damaged by contacting hard objects such as nails or stones or was abraded by mud o...

Page 32: ...s top plate To sharpen the top plate and side plate of each cutter Use a 5 32 inch 4 mm diameter file Keep the file level with the top plate of the cutter Do not let the file dip or rock Use light bu...

Page 33: ...and a flat file tools not included to lower the depth gauge to the correct clearance After lowering the depth gauge use the flat file to restore the original rounded shape to the depth gauge Take care...

Page 34: ...chain in reversed order from assembly 3 Check the oiling port for clogging and clean if necessary to ensure proper lubrication of the guide bar and saw chain during operation Use a soft wire small en...

Page 35: ...ges on either side of the bar groove is a normal process of guide bar wear Such faults should be smoothed with a file as soon as they occur A guide bar with the following faults should be replaced Wea...

Page 36: ...Each Use WARNING Do not use chemical alkaline pine and lemon abrasive or other aggressive detergents or disinfectants to clean this product Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types...

Page 37: ...ging blades regularly with oil after each use to prolong the life span of cutting blade and product Apply light machine oil along the edge of the cutting blade 4 The blades of this product are high qu...

Page 38: ...rgents water or any other liquid to clean the product NOTE When preparing the unit for long term storage 30 days or more remove the guide bar and saw chain Carefully clean the guide bar sheath guide b...

Page 39: ...tension The guide bar and saw chain are assembled incorrectly Refer to The Guide Bar and Saw Chain in ASSEMBLY The Guide Bar And Saw Chain Are Running Hot Smoking Or Stuck The saw chain tension is too...

Page 40: ...ord with the necessary wire size Refer to the wire size table in the Safety section Engine stops Cutting device is blocked Remove blockage Excessive vibration noise or exhaust Cutting device is dull d...