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English
iMPORTAnT:
Never operate a pole saw that is damaged or
improperly adjusted or that is not completely and securely
assembled. Be sure that the saw chain
7
stops moving when
the trigger switch is released. Never adjust the guide bar
6
or saw chain when the motor is operating or the battery
is attached.
Pole Saw Trimming/Pruning
WARNINGS:
•
Never stand directly under the limb you are cutting.
Always position yourself out of the path of falling debris.
•
Always wear head, eye, foot and body protection.
Wearing body protection helps reduce the risk of injury when
operating this unit.
•
Never stand on a ladder or other unstable support while
using the pole saw.
Always avoid any position which can
cause you to loose your balance and cause severe injury.
•
Keep other persons at least 15 m from the work area.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
•
Electrocution Hazard.
To prevent shock, do not operate
within 15 m of overhead electrical lines. Always check
surrounding area for hidden electrical lines.
•
Do not hold pole saw switch handle above
shoulder height.
Branch Removal Hook (Fig. A)
CAUTION:
The branch removal hook is not a belt hook.
Your pole saw includes a branch removal hook
5
for the
intended purpose of helping to remove small to moderately sized
pruned branches.
Pruning With the Pole Saw (Fig. A, M–O)
WARNING:
Let the tool work at its own pace. Do
not overload.
WARNING:
When pruning trees: guard against kickback
which can result in severe injury or death. See
guard
Against Kickback
, to avoid the risk of kickback. Do not
overreach. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart.
Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
1. Use both hands to grip pole saw as shown in Fig. M, N.
Use a firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around the
powerhead handle
22
and auxiliary handle
23
. Keep fingers
away from sawdust exhaust chute
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shown in Fig. O.
2. Never operate while in a tree, in any awkward position or on
a ladder or other unstable surface. You may lose control of
pole saw causing severe injury.
3. Follow directions below to trim a tree.
a. Make sure pole saw is running at full speed before
making a cut. When starting a cut, place moving saw
chain
7
against limb. Hold pole saw firmly in place to
avoid possible bouncing or skating (sideways movement)
of pole saw.
b. Guide pole saw using light pressure. Make first cut 152 mm
from tree trunk on underside of limb. Use top of guide
Operating the Pole Saw (Fig. A)
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Always reduce the tension off the chain again
after finishing work. The chain contracts as it cools down.
If it is not slackened off, it can damage the pole saw.
WARNING:
Hold the tool using only the designated
gripping surfaces: The powerhead handle and the
auxiliary handle.
WARNING:
Do not use the pole as a gripping surface.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the powerhead
handle
22
and one hand on the auxiliary handle
23
.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. L)
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS
use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury,
ALWAYS
hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING:
Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental
start‑up can cause injury.
Transporting Chainsaw (Fig. K)
• Always turn unit off, remove the battery and cover the guide
bar
6
with the scabbard
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when transporting the saw.
Attaching and Adjusting the Shoulder Strap
(Fig. E)
WARNING:
The shoulder strap
should only be slung over
one shoulder and not across the body.
WARNING:
Use of a shoulder strap ( 8 is required while
using this tool.
Attach the strap to the tool as shown in Fig. E and adjust for
proper balance and support.
1. Attach the strap mount.
2. Snap the shoulder strap latch
23
onto the strap
mount
7
located on the unit, just in front of the ON/OFF
trigger as shown in Fig. E. Adjust the strap so it fits over
your shoulder and provides proper balance and support.
2. Turn the screw counterclockwise to increase oil flow to the
bar and chain.
3. Turn the screw clockwise to reduce the oil flow to the bar
and chain.
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