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G_E_N_E_RA_L_S_A_F_E_TY
CHECK
DAMAGED
PARTS -Before further use of the pole saw,
any part that
is
damaged should be carefully checked to determine
that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check
for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting and any other condition that may affect its opera-
tion. Any part that
is
damaged should be properly repaired or re-
placed by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated
elsewhere
in
this manual.
Always wear ear plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing. Regular
users should have hearing checked regularly as chain
saw
noise
can damage hearing.
MAINTAIN
SAW
WITH
CARE
-Keep cutters sharp and clean
for
best performance and
to
reduce the risk of injury. Keep pole and
handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease
& WARNING:
To
protect yourself from electrocution maintain a min.
of 10ft (3m)
from
all electrical lines.
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A_S_S_E_M_B_L_y
UNPACKING
This
product requires assembly.
Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box.
Make sure
that
all items listed
in
the packing list are included.
Inspect the product carefully
to
make
sure no breakage or dam-
age occurred during shipping.
Do not discard
the
packing material until you have carefully
inspected and satisfactorily operated
the
product.
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Before you start
the
unit,
make
sure the pole
saw
is
not
contact-
ing any object.
TO
TURN THE-
TOOL
ON
Push the lock button
in
with your thumb and then squeeze the
trigger with your fingers. (Once the tool is running, you can release
the lock button.)
To
turn the tool OFF, release the trigger.
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WARNING:
To
guard against injury, observe the following:
Read instruction manual before using, save instruction manual. Keep
hands away from chain. Keep hands
on
handles. Don't overreach.
A good, firm grip on the pole and handle with
both
hands will help
you
maintain control. Place one hand on the pole and your other hand
on
the
molded handle with your thumbs and fingers encircling the pole and
handle. A firm grip together with positioning handle against your body will
help
you
maintain control of the
saw.
Don't let
go.
Do not operate pole
saw
in
a tree,
on
a ladder,
or
on a scaffold;
this
is
extremely dangerous.
CAUTION
Chain coasts after turned off.
Do
not use under
wet
conditions.
Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush, saplings or
limbs under tension, because slender and tense material may
catch the
saw
and be whipped
toward
you, pull you off balance or
spring back.
WARNING: Do not
allow
familiarity with this type
of
tool
to
make
you careless.
Remember
that
a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING: Do not cuttrees near electrical wires or buildings.
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POLARIZED PLUGS-
To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this equip-
ment has a polarized plug (one blade
is
wider than the other). This
equipment must be used with a suitable polarized 2wire or 3wire
extension
cord.
Polarized connections will fittogether only one way.
Make sure thatthe receptacle end ofthe extension cord has large and
small blade slotwidths. Ifthe
plug
does notfit fully into the extension
cord,
reverse the
p11l9.
If it still does not
fit,
obtain a suitable extension
cord.
Ifthe extension cord does not fitfully
into
the outlet, contact a
qualified electrician
to
install the proper outlet Do not change the tool
plug
or extension cord
in
any way.
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WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals
known
to
the State of California
to
cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive
harm
Some examples
of
these chemicals are:
-compounds
in
fertilizers
-compounds
in
insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
-arsenic and chromium
from
chemically treated lumber
To
reduce your exposure
to
these chemicals, wear approved
safety equipment such as
dust
masks that are specially designed
to
filter
out
microscopic particles.
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PACKING LIST
-Pole
Saw
(assembly
required-
see page 7
for
instructions)
-
(1)
Spanner
Wrench and
(1)
Inner Hex
Spanner
Wrench
-Instruction Manual
-Chain & bar
-
Blad~
cover
& 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.
Call 1-800-313-5111 for assistance.
& WARNING: Failure
to
lock power head pole as directed could
result
in
personal injury. I
& CAUTION: Failure
to
lubricate
the
chain will cause
damage
to
the
bar and chain. Use only a good quality bar and chain oil, or if
unavailable, unused
SAE
30
weight
motor oil may be substituted.
One minute of use will
consume
approx. 0.15 fl. oz. (5ml)
of
oil.
NOTE: It is normal for oil
to
seep
from the
saw
when
not
in
use.
To
prevent seepage, empty
the
oil
tank
after each use.
When
storing
the
unit for a long period of time
(3
months or longer) be
sure the chain is lightly lubricated; this will prevent rust
on
the
chain and bar sprocket.
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WARNING: Do Not use the pole
saw
with
any
type
of
accessory
or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.
ADJUSTING
THE
POWER
SAW
HEAD: Turn knob on Power
head counter clockwise
to
loosen power head. Adjust
to
desired
position, turn knob clockwise to tighten. Failure to secure properly
may result
in
personal injury and or property damage.
WARNING: Kickback mayoccurwhen the moving chain contacts
an
object atthe upper
portion
ofthe tip ofthe guide bar or when the
WJod
closes
in
and
pinches the chain saw
in
the
cut.
Contact atthe upper
portion ofthe tip ofthe guide bar can cause the
chain
to
dig
into the object
and stop the
chain
for
an
instant The
resu~
is
a lightening
fas~
reverse
reaction
which kicks the guide bar
up
and back toward the operator. Ifthe
chain saw
is
pinched along the top ofthe guide
bar,
the guide bar
can
be
driven rapidly backtoward the operator Either ofthese reactions
can
cause
loss
ofsawcontrol which can cause the operator to
be
thrown off
balance
and
resu~
in
serious
injury.
Do
not
rely
exclusively
upon
the
safety devices
bui~
into
the
saw.
As
a
pole
saw
user,
you
should take
several steps
to
keep
your cutting
jobs free from accident or
injury.
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KICKBACK
DANGER
ZONE
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