Chicago Electric 96405, Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...lo CA 93011 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury Save this manual Copyright 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools For technical qu...

Page 2: ...onal Safety 4 Tool Use and Care 5 Service 6 Specific Safety Rules 6 Grounding 7 Grounded Tools Tools with Three Prong Plugs 7 Double Insulated Tools Tools with Two Prong Plugs 8 Extension Cords 8 Symbology 9 Specifications 10 Unpacking 10 Assembly 10 Operation 10 INSPECTION MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 11 Troubleshooting 11 PARTS LIST 12 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 13 Warranty 14 ...

Page 3: ...ion provided with this product This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious ...

Page 4: ... or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp e...

Page 5: ...oes not operate properly Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Disconnect the plug from the power source and or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally Store idle power tools out of the re...

Page 6: ...eme caution when cutting branches Branches under tension could spring back and cause severe injury Slender branches can catch in the chain and whip back towards the operator Do not address the tip of the Pole Saw to the material being cut as it can kick back violently causing severe injury Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing ...

Page 7: ...of the Guide Bar can cause the Chain to dig into the wood and stop the Chain for an instant The result is a quick reverse reaction which kicks the Guide Bar up and back toward the operator If the Chain is pinched along the top of the Guide Bar the Guide Bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator Either of these reactions can cause loss of Pole Saw control which can result in serious injury...

Page 8: ...with Three Prong Plugs Tools marked with Grounding Required have a three wire cord and three prong grounding plug The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet The grounding prong in the...

Page 9: ...adequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage See Table A The smaller the gauge number of the wire the greater the capacity of the cord For example a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord See Table A When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length make sure each cord contains at least the minim...

Page 10: ...t 150 Feet 0 2 0 18 18 18 18 16 2 1 3 4 18 18 18 16 14 3 5 5 0 18 18 16 14 12 5 1 7 0 18 16 14 12 12 7 1 12 0 18 14 12 10 12 1 16 0 14 12 10 16 1 20 0 12 10 TABLE A Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts at 150 of the rated amperes Symbology Double Insulated V Volts Alternating Current Canadian Standards Association A Amperes Underwriters Laboratories Inc n0 xxxx min No Load Revolut...

Page 11: ...his manual as soon as possible Set Up Instructions Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Risk of accidental starting resulting in serious personal injury Turn the Power Switch of the tool to its OFF position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before assemblin...

Page 12: ...rows on the Guide Bar or the Pole Saw will not function Adjust the Chain Tension Screw 40 until the Chain is secure The Chain should not be adjusted too tightly since it does have to be able to move When properly adjusted the Chain should be able to be pulled using light force about 1 4 away from the Guide Bar and snap back without sagging Replace the Plastic Cover before use Assembling the Telesc...

Page 13: ...ded cross handed grip or any stance which would place your body or arm across the chain line Always wear the Shoulder Strap 66 to properly support the Pole Saw when moving or using unit To activate the Saw push the Safety Switch 72 forward and depress the Power Switch 75 Allow the Saw Chain to cut for you Exert only light downward pressure If you attempt to force the cut damage to the Guard Bar Ch...

Page 14: ... extended period of time allow the Engine to idle for several minutes to dissipate heat This will prevent the Pole Saw from being damaged by overheating To prevent accidents turn off the tool and disconnect from the power supply after use Clean the Pole Saw then store the tool indoors out of children s reach 9 10 ...

Page 15: ...aces of the tool with clean moist cloth After each use remove the Plastic Cover 34 and clean oil and sawdust out of the area underneath especially the recess of the Chain Tension Screw 40 and oil duct with a damp cloth or compressed air to extend the life of the Pole Saw WARNING If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician Any repairs ...

Page 16: ...s too loose Guide Bar and Chain are not assembled correctly 1 2 Tighten Chain Review unit assembly 1 2 Saw smokes Pole Saw is damaged Do not use the Pole Saw 1 Have the Pole Saw serviced by a qualified mechanic 1 Saw leaks oil Oil Cover is not secure 1 Tighten Oil Cover 1 Guard Bar and Chain running hot and smoking Chain tension too tight Oil Tank empty 1 2 Adjust Chain Tension Screw to lower tens...

Page 17: ...onnector 1 47 Nut M6 48 Plastic Coupling 1A 49 Plastic Slider 1 50 Locking Knob 51 Plastic Coupling 2A 52 Aluminum Tube 2 53 Connector 2 54 Plastic Slider 2 55 Plastic Coupling 1B 56 Plastic Coupling 2B 57 Aluminum Tube 3 58 Soft Handle 59 Plastic Knob for Front Handle Part Description 60 Washer 16x6x1 5 61 Front Handle 62 Screw 63 Retaining Screw 64 D ring 65 Screw M3x5 66 Shoulder Strap 67 Wing ...

Page 18: ...Page 18 SKU 96405 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM ...

Page 19: ...ncidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is express ly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint...