Kobalt KPS 80-06, User Manual

Page 1: ...nçais p 21 Español p 41 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 Friday ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date ITEM 0651250 AB141021 ...

Page 2: ...roduct Specifications 3 Package Contents 3 Symbols 4 Safety Information 5 Preparation 7 Know Your Pole Saw 8 Assembly Instructions 9 Operating Instructions 9 Care and Maintenance 13 Troubleshooting 19 Warranty 19 Replacement Parts List 20 ...

Page 3: ...ndle pole 1 B Extension pole 1 C Power head pole 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Type Battery Bar Length Chain Pitch Chain Type Guide Bar Type Weight Cordless Battery powered 40 V Lithium ion 8 in 20 3 cm 3 8 in 9 5 mm 91PJ033 080NDEA318 7 96 lbs 3 6 kg C A B SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 4: ...this product Eye and Head Protection Wear eye and head protection when operating this equipment Gloves Wear non slip heavy duty protective gloves when handling the pole saw and the blade Safety Footwear Wear non slip safety footwear when using this equipment Kickback DANGER Beware of kickback Risk of Electrocution DANGER Risk of electrocution Electric Shock Failure to use in dry conditions and to ...

Page 5: ...ay Stay Alert Watch what you are doing use common sense Do not operate this unit when you are tired ill or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Do not operate in poor lighting WARNING SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoi...

Page 6: ...uide 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 which can cause loss of control and may result in serious injury Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the product With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise Sudden surprise ...

Page 7: ...g and any other condition that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual Remove the battery from pole saw when not in use before servicing and when changing accessories Service on the product must be performed by qualified repair personnel only Service or maintenan...

Page 8: ...arting and possible serious personal injury UNPACKING This product has been shipped unassembled Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box Make sure that all items listed in the package contents section are included Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and ...

Page 9: ...erious injury or death Adding bar and chain lubricant Use a bar and chain lubricant not included with this product It is designed for chains and chain oilers and is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required Note This pole saw comes from the factory with no bar and chain oil added Level should also be checked after every 20 minutes of use and refilled as needed R...

Page 10: ...d charger manuals Battery I Replace the battery or the charger immediately if the battery case or charger cord is damaged Verify that the switch is in the OFF position before inserting or removing the battery pack Verify that the battery is removed and the switch is in the OFF position before inspecting adjusting or performing maintenance on any part of the pole saw Read understand and follow the ...

Page 11: ...ng Wear non slip gloves for maximum grip and protection Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the motor is running Use your right hand to firmly grip the rear handle while your left hand has a firm grip on the pole shaft Hold unit firmly with both hands Always keep your left hand on the pole shaft and your right hand on the rear handle so your body is to the left of the chain line Never use ...

Page 12: ... you force the cut damage to the bar chain or motor can result Cutting Guide 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 ...

Page 13: ...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 various types of commercial...

Page 14: ...ath the bar cover Use the following steps to maintain your pole saw and chain adjustment screw located behind the chain bar counterclockwise Unscrew the lock knob Remove the cover The bar and chain 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 Lock knob ...

Page 15: ...ainst the bar 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 lock knob but do not fully tighten Bar Stud Slot Sprocket Chain Tensioning Pin ...

Page 16: ...that 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 Tension Adjustment Screw ...

Page 17: ...ain is snug but it can be turned by hand without binding 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 chain will hang approximately 1 16 in 1 3 mm out of the bar groove Note New chain tends to stretch check chain tension frequently CARE AND MAINTENANCE Chain tensioned while warm may be too ti...

Page 18: ...proximately 2 oz 57 g of bar and chain lubricant into the bar lube reservoir Replace the cap and tighten securely pole saw is used Note Do not use dirty used or otherwise contaminated lubricants Damage may occur to the oil pump bar or chain Chain oiler WARNING To avoid possible serious injury stop the motor and remove the battery from the pole saw before replacing the bar chain or performing any m...

Page 19: ...ting Corner Wood chips are small and powdery Chain must be forced through the wood during cutting Chain cuts to one side During maintenance of the chain consider the following risk of a severe kickback Depth gauge or raker clearance setting determines the height the cutter enters the wood and the size of the wood chip that is removed Too much clearance increases the potential for kickback Too litt...

Page 20: ...e brush Dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive motor speed during cutting which may result in severe motor damage CAUTION Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of kickback Failure to replace or repair damaged chain can cause serious injury WARNING Right Hand Cutters Left Hand Cutters ...

Page 21: ... through this troubleshooting guide or just want to speak to a Kobalt product expert please call our customer service department at 1 888 3KOBALT 1 888 356 2258 8 a m 8 p m EST Monday Friday This 40 V Lithiuim Ion saw is warranted for the original user to be free from defects in material and workmanship period simply return the 40 V Lithiuim Ion pole saw along with proof of purchase to the place o...

Page 22: ... parts call our customer service department at 1 888 3KOBALT 1 888 356 2258 8 a m 8 p m EST Monday Friday Printed in China Kobalt is a registered trademark of LF LLC All Rights Reserved PART DESCRIPTION PART F Oil tank cap 341071071 O Side cover 341021071 F O ...