Kobalt 2220273, Manual

Page 1: ... 2220274 Español p 26 Questions problems missing parts Before returning to your retailer call our customer service department at 1 888 3KOBALT 1 888 356 2258 8 a m 8 p m EST Monday Sunday ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date MODEL KPS 1081 06 ...

Page 2: ...Product Specifications 3 Package Contents 4 Symbols 6 Safety Information 8 Preparation 11 Assembly Instructions 12 Operating Instructions 14 Care and Maintenance 16 Troubleshooting 24 Warranty 24 Replacement Parts List 25 ...

Page 3: ... 9 8 lbs 4 45 kg The recommended ambient temperature range Item Temperature Appliance storage temperature range 4 F 20 C 158 F 70 C Appliance operation temperature range 6 8 F 14 C 104 F 40 C Battery charging temperature range 39 F 4 C 113 F 45 C Charger operation temperature range 39 F 4 C 113 F 45 C Battery storage temperature range 32 F 0 C 73 F 23 C Battery discharging temperature range 6 8 F ...

Page 4: ...4 PACKAGE CONTENTS N C D I K L P N J M O B H G F A E ...

Page 5: ...pole 1 D Power head pole 1 E Battery Release Button 1 F Rear Handle 1 G Lock off Lever 1 H Trigger Switch 1 I Collar 1 J Upper Tube 1 K Oil Cap 1 L Bar Cover Knob 1 PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY M Chain Tension Screw 1 N Bar Cover 1 O Bar 1 P Saw Chain 1 Q Wrench 1 R Strap 1 S Scabbard 1 R S Q ...

Page 6: ...oduct Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations Ear Protection Wear ear protection when operating this equipment Eye and Head Protection Wear eye and head protection when operating this equipment Gloves Wear non slip heavy duty protective gloves when handling the chain saw and the blade Safety Footwear Wear non slip safety...

Page 7: ...t in property damage WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you have read this Owner s Manual thoroughly and understand it completely If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in this Owner s Manual do not use this product Call 1 888 356 2258 for assistance The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your e...

Page 8: ...battery pack in appliance with finger on switch Be sure switch is off when insert battery pack Don t grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the appliance Don t Force Appliance It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed Don t Overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Stay Alert Watch...

Page 9: ...nce Carrying the appliance with your finger on the power switch or energizing appliance that have the power switch on invites accidents Make sure the power switch is off and the battery pack is removed before clearing jammed material making adjustments changing accessories storing or servicing the appliance Unexpected actuation of the appliance while clearing jammed material or servicing may resul...

Page 10: ...construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduc...

Page 11: ...o not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 888 3KOBALT 1 888 356 2258 for assistance WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury Do not attempt to modify thi...

Page 12: ...ur the bar and chain oil into the tank Wipe off excess oil and replace cap Check and fill the oil tank when quick view oil indicator is below the MIN line Repeat as needed Note Do not use dirty used or otherwise contaminated oils Damage may occur to the bar or chain It is normal for oil to seep from the saw when not in use To prevent seepage empty the oil tank after each use then run for one minut...

Page 13: ...before inserting or removing the battery pack Verify that the battery is removed before inspecting adjusting or performing maintenance on any part of the pole saw Read understand and follow the instructions contained in the charger manual IMPORTANT This Lithium ion battery is equipped with an internal protection which will automatically shut off the power to the tool and then reset itself once coo...

Page 14: ...o that your body is to the left of the chain line Never use a left handed crosshanded grip or any stance that places your body or arm across the chain line Never stand directly under the limb you are cutting Be certain the couplers are fully tightened before operating equipment check them periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious injury Basic cutting procedure Follow the steps below t...

Page 15: ...ou force the cut damage to the bar chain or motor can result Limbing and pruning This unit is designed for trimming small branches and limbs up to 6 in 15 2 cm in diameter For best results observe the following precautions Plan the cut carefully Be aware of the direction in which the branch will fall Branches may fall in unexpected directions Do not stand directly under the branch being cut The mo...

Page 16: ...tion or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask Before inspecting cleaning or servicing the unit stop the motor wait for all moving parts to stop and remove the battery Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage General Maintenance Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from v...

Page 17: ...and chain Release chain tension by turning the chain tension screw M located behind the bar and chain counterclockwise with the wrench Q Unscrew the bar cover knob L Remove the cover The bar O and chain P can now be removed by lifting it away from the main body of the saw and releasing the chain from the sprocket The pole saw can now be cleaned with a brush and or rag to remove sawdust and oil M L...

Page 18: ... stud slot Ensure that the chain tensioning pin is located in the tensioning hole on the chain bar Also ensure that the rubber block and chain bar are free of oil as this helps to keep tension on the chain Replace the side cover and bar cover knob L but do not fully tighten Bar Stud Slot Chain Tensioning Pin Sprocket L ...

Page 19: ...hat the chain can be pulled away from the bar but not so much that the runners can be pulled out of the bar Once you have the correct tension fully tighten the locking knob Note Chains stretch with use Check tension often Never tension a warm chain before storing as chains shrink when cool This can damage chain bar and saw M Q O P ...

Page 20: ...section for additional information Note A cold chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the guide bar the chain is snug but it can be turned by hand without binding Chain must be retensioned whenever the flats on the drive links hang out of the bar groove During normal operation the temperature of the chain will increase The drive links of a correctly tensioned warm ...

Page 21: ...cant It is designed for chains and chain oilers and is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required Remove the cap K and carefully pour into the bar lube reservoir Replace the cap and tighten securely Check and refill the bar lube reservoir every time the pole saw is used Note Do not use dirty used or otherwise contaminated lubricants Damage may occur to the oil pu...

Page 22: ...kickback Too little clearance decreases the size of the wood chip thus decreasing the chain s cutting ability If cutter teeth have hit hard objects such as nails or stones or have been abraded by mud or sand on the wood have service dealer sharpen chain How to sharpen the cutters Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to the same length as fast cutting can be obtained only when...

Page 23: ... left hand cutters in one direction Then move to the other side and file the right hand cutters in the opposite direction Remove filings from the file with a wire brush CAUTION Dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive motor speed during cutting which may result in severe motor damage WARNING Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of kickback Failure to replace or repair da...

Page 24: ...m the original purchase date for five 5 years subject to the warranty coverage described herein This Kobalt 80 V Lithium ion pole saw is warranted for the original user to be free from defects in material and workmanship If you believe that the Kobalt 80 V Lithium ion pole saw is defective at any time during the specified warranty period simply return the 80 V Lithium ion pole saw along with proof...

Page 25: ... replacement parts call our customer service department at 1 888 3KOBALT 1 888 356 2258 8 a m 8 p m EST Monday Sunday Printed in China PART DESCRIPTION PART K Oil Tank Cap C1102459 00 N Bar Cover 341031726D Q Wrench 333101726 K N Q ...