GreenWorks PS40B210 User manual

User Manual of Product 1:
Greenworks 40V 8-Inch Cordless Polesaw, 2.0Ah Battery and
Charger Included PS40B210

40V 8” POLESAW
Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
Owner’s Manual
TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS (888.909.6757)
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CONTENTS
Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2
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Safety Rules ........................................................................................................................ 3
Symbols ............................................................................................................................... 6
Know Your Polesaw ............................................................................................................. 8
Assembly Instruction ........................................................................................................... 9
Operation Instruction ..........................................................................................................12
Maintenance............................................................................................................................17
Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal.................................................................................23
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ ...........24
Warranty..................................................................................................................................25
Exploded View ................................................................................................................... 26
Part List ..................................................................................................................................27
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
40V 8" POLESAW
Type ............................................................................................................................ Cordless
Voltage ................................................................................................................................40V
Bar Length ............................................................................................................8" (203mm)
Chain Pitch .................................................................................................... 3/8" LP (9.5 mm)
Chain Gauge....................................................................................................050" (1.27 mm)
Chain Type.................................................................................................................CL15033X
Bar Type............................................................................................................M1500833-1318
Oil Tank Capacity...............................................................................................................80ml
Unit Weight (Without Battery)............................................................................8.2 lbs (3.7 kg)
YEAR
AÑOS
LIMITED WARRANTY
GARANTÍA
LIMITADA
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SAFETY RULES
Read All Instructions
The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded)
power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
• Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t use appliances in damp or wet locations.
• Don’t Use In Rain.
• Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area.
• Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.
• Avoid Unintentional Starting – Don't carry plugged-in appliance with nger on switch. Be
sure switch is off when plugging in. Carrying the appliance with your nger on the switch or
energizing appliance that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the
appliance. (For grass shears and similar appliances only.)
• 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 what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate appliance when
you are tired.
• Disconnect Appliance – Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use,
before servicing, when changing accessories such as blades, and the like.
• Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in dry,
and high or locked-up place – out of reach of children.
• Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance
and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Inspect appliance cord periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service
facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean,
and free from oil and grease.
• Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the appliance, a guard or other 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 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.
• Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the appliance accidentally
• Recharge only with the charger specied by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
one type of battery pack may create a risk of re when used with another battery pack.

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SAFETY RULES
• Use appliances only with specically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and re.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a re.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modied. Damaged or modied
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in re, explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to re or excessive temperature. Exposure to re
or temperature above 130°C may cause explosion. The temperature of 130°C can be replaced
by the temperature of 265°F.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of
the temperature range specied in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures
outside of the specied range may damage the battery and increase the risk of re.
• Have servicing performed by a qualied repair person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.
• Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack (as applicable) except as
indicated in the instructions for use and care.
• Use only Greenworks BAF721 and other BAF series.
• Use only Greenworks CAF series or 29482 charger.
POLE SAW SAFETY RULES
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain. Do not remove cut material or hold
material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed
material. Saw chain continues to move after the switch is turned off. A moment of inattention
while operating the pole saw may result in serious personal injury.
• Carry the pole saw by the handle with the saw chain stopped. When transporting or storing
the pole saw, always t the saw chain device cover. Proper handling of the pole saw will
reduce possible personal injury from the saw chain.
• Hold the pole saw by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. A saw chain contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal
parts of the pole saw "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs and
can be accidentally cut by the saw chain.
• Do not use the pole saw in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning.
This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
• To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use near any electrical power lines. Contact with or
use near power lines may cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in death.
• Always use two hands when operating the pole saw. Hold the pole saw with both hands to
avoid loss of control.
• Always use head protection when operating the pole saw overhead. Falling debris can result
in serious personal injury.

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• Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
CAUTION
When using an cordless pole saw, basic safety precaution should always be followed to reduce the
risk of re, electric shock, and injury to persons.
WARNING(PROPOSITION65)
This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other 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 reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to lter out microscopic
particles.
CHILD SAFETY
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware of the presence of children.
• Keep children out of the working area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
• Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate this pole saw. Children who are 14 years
of age and older must read and understand the operating instructions and safety rules in this
manual and must be trained and supervised by a parent.
• Stay alert, and turn the pole saw off if a child or any other person enters the working area.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure your view of a child who may run into the wrong area.
SAFETY RULES

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SYMBOLS DESIGNATION EXPLANATION
VVolts Voltage
AAmperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
WWatts Power
hrs Hours Time
No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
/min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per
minute
Eye and Head Protection Wear eye and head protection when operating this
equipment.
Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety
Read the Instruction
Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and
understand the Instruction manual before using this
product
Eye Protection Wear eye protection when operating this equipment
Hearing Protection Wear hearing protection when operating this
equipment
Gloves Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when
handling the polesaw and the blade
Safety Footwear Wear non-slip safety footwear when using this
equipment
Kickback DANGER! Beware of kickback
Operate With Two
Hands Hold and operate the saw properly with both hands
One Handed Do not operate the saw using only one hand
Risk of Electrocution DANGER! Risk of electrocution!
Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50’ (15 m) away
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their
meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOLS
n
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The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated
with this product.
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified
service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
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 avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may
result in property damage.
SYMBOLS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
WARNING
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Before operating a power tool, always wear safety goggles,
safety glasses with side shields, or a full face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye
protection that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you have read this Own-
er’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 the Toll-free Helpline (1-888-
909-6757) for assistance.

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KNOW YOUR POLESAW
Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your polesaw. Compare the
illustration in (Figure 1) to your polesaw in order to familiarize yourself with the location of various
controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Fig. 1
Polesaw
Extension Pole
Polesaw Handle

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
• 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 satisfactorily
operated the product.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-888-909-6757 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Part Name Figure Qty
Polesaw
1
Wrench
1
Operator's Manual 1
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.
WARNING
Do not insert battery until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental
starting and possible serious personal injury.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
FITTING THE POLE SAW (See Figure 2)
Before using the pole saw, assembly is required. When removed from the box, there are the
three poles as shown below.
• The saw head can be mounted directly on polesaw handle to achieve the standard length.
• Insert the polesaw handle in the saw head.
• Slide the collar upwards and turn it clockwise until it is completely tightened.
EXTENSION OF POLE SAW (See Figure 3)
The maximum reach can be achieved by tting the extension pole between the polesaw handle
and the saw head.
• Slide the collars up and rotate it clockwise until it is completely tightened.
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufcient to inict serious injury.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure
to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
Fig. 2

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
REMOVING THE SAW HEAD (See Figure 4)
• Rest the pole saw on the ground, loosen the coupler, then take off the saw head.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
• Limbing
• Pruning
Fig. 3
Fig. 4

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OPERATION INSTRUCTION
ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT (See Figure 5)
Use Bar and Chain Lubricant. It is designed for chains and chain oilers, and is formulated to
perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required.
NOTE: Polesaw comes from the factory with no bar and chain oil added. Level should also be
checked after every 30 minutes of use and relled as needed.
• Remove oil cap.
• Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank.
• Wipe off excess oil.
• Check and ll the oil tank when there is no oil in the oil tank.
• Repeat as needed.
NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise contaminated oils. Damage may occur to the bar or
chain.
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 then run for one minute. When storing the unit for a long period of time (three
months or longer) be sure the chain is lightly lubricated; this will prevent rust on the chain and bar
sprocket.
IMPORTANT
To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of oil properly. Consult your local waste
authority for information regarding available recycling and/disposal options.
Fig. 5

OPERATION INSTRUCTION
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BATTERY PACK (See Figure 6)
IMPORTANT
The battery pack is not charged when it is purchased. Before using the polesaw for the first
time, place the battery pack in the battery charger and charge it fully. Be sure to read all safety
precautions, and follow the instructions in the section entitled Charging Procedure. With regular
use, the battery will require shorter charging times. When storing the polesaw for a prolonged
period of time, remove the battery. When the polesaw is going to be used again, charge the battery
pack for at least a full charging period. This product has no memory effect.
REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
• Press the latch button on the battery pack down and hold.
• Grasp the polesaw rmly, and pull the battery pack out of the handle.
NOTE: The battery pack ts into the handle snugly in order to prevent accidental dislodging. It may
require a strong pull to remove it.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
• Align the tongue of the battery pack with the cavity.
• Grasp the polesaw rmly.
• Push the battery pack into the handle until the latch locks into place. It should slide into
position and “click”.
Fig. 6
THE RECOMMENDED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE:
Item Temperature
Polesaw storage Temperature range -4 ˚F (-20 ˚C) ~ 158 ˚F (70 ˚C)
Polesaw operation temperature range -4 ˚F (-20 ˚C) ~ 104 ˚F (40 ˚C)
Battery Charging Temperature Range 32˚F (4°C) ~ 104 ˚F (40 ˚C)
Charger Operation Temperature Range 39˚F (4°C) ~ 104 ˚F (40 ˚C)

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OPERATION INSTRUCTION
This Lithium-ion battery pack is equipped with an internal circuit breaker which will automatically
shut off the power to the tool and then reset itself once cooled.
Follow these steps if an overload occurs while under heavy use:
1. Release the power switch and restart tool by depressing switch.
2. The battery may need to be removed for approximately 1 minute, allowed to cool and then
reinstalled for use.
IMPORTANT
STARTING AND STOPPING (See Figure 7)
TO START THE MOTOR:
• Fit the battery pack into the polesaw.
• Pull the small safety lock button upward using your thumb.
• Squeeze the safety lock button.
• Squeeze the trigger.
TO STOP THE MOTOR:
• Release the trigger.
Fig. 7
Small safety lock button
Safety lock button
Trigger
WARNING
• Replace the battery pack 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 pack is removed and the switch is in the OFF position before inspecting,
adjusting, or performing maintenance on any part of the polesaw.
• Read, understand, and follow the instructions contained in the section entitled Charging
Procedure.
Follow these instructions in order to avoid injury and to reduce the risk of electric shock or re:

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OPERATION INSTRUCTION
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING
• 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 rmly
grip the rear handle while your left hand has a rm grip on the pole shaft.
• Hold unit rmly 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 a left-handed
(cross- handed) 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 collars are fully tightened before operating equipment; check them periodically
for tightness during use to avoid serious injury.
BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE
Follow the steps below to prevent damage to tree or shrub bark. Do not use a back-and-forth
sawing motion.
• Make a shallow rst cut (1/4 of limb diameter) on the underside of the limb close to the main
limb or trunk.
• Make a second cut from the top side of the limb outboard from the rst cut. Continue the cut
through the limb until the limb separates from the tree. Be prepared to balance the weight of
the tool when the limb falls.
• Make a nal cut close to trunk.
NOTE: For second and nal cuts (from top of limb or branch), hold front cutting guide against the
limb being cut. This will help steady the limb and make it easier to cut. Allow chain to cut for you;
exert only light down-ward pressure. If you force the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or motor can
result.
• Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed. Failure to follow proper cutting
procedures will result in the bar and chain binding and becoming pinched or trapped in the
limb. If this should happen:
• Stop the motor and remove the battery from the polesaw.
• If the limb can be reached from the ground, lift the limb while holding the saw. This should
release the “pinch” and free the saw.
• If the saw is still trapped, call a professional for assistance.
Second Cut
LOAD
Final Cut
First Cut
1/4 Diameter
Fig. 8

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LIMBING AND PRUNING(See Figure 8-9)
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 most typical cutting application is to position the unit at an angle of 60° or less, depending
on the specic situation. As the angle of the polesaw shaft to ground increases the difculty of
making the rst cut (from underside of limb) increases.
• Remove long branches in several stages.
• Cut lower branches rst to allow the top branches more room to fall.
• Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with a rm grip. Maintain secure footing and
balance.
• Keep the tree between you and the chain while limbing. Cut from the side of the tree opposite
of the branch you are cutting.
• Do not cut from a ladder; this is extremely dangerous. Leave this operation for professionals.
• Do not make the ush cut next to the main limb or trunk until you have cut off the limb further
out to reduce the weight.
• Following proper cutting procedures will prevent stripping the bark from the main member.
• Do not use the polesaw for felling or bucking.
• To prevent electrocution, do not operate within 50 ft. (15 m) of overhead electrical lines.
• Keep bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away.
OPERATION INSTRUCTION
Fig. 9
(15 m)

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard
or cause product damage.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when
blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING
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 solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to
remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING
Do not at any time let brake uids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come
in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic, which may result
in serious personal injury.
All polesaw service, other than the items listed in the instruction manual maintenance instructions,
should be performed by competent polesaw service personnel. (For example, if improper tool is
used to hold the ywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the ywheel could
occur and subsequently could cause the ywheel to burst).

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MAINTENANCE
ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION (See gure 10)
Always switch off the machine and remove the battery before checking or adjusting chain tension.
Wear protective gloves while handling the chain, bar or areas around the chain.
1. Untighten the side cover lock nuts (1) slightly by turning them counterclockwise. You do not
need to remove the side cover (2) in order to adjust the chain tension.
2. To increase the chain tension, turn the chain tensioner adjustment screw (3)clockwise and
check the chain tension frequently. To reduce the chain tension, turn the chain tensioner
adjustment screw (3) counterclockwise and check the chain tension frequently.
3. Pull the chain in the middle of the lower side of the bar downwards (away from the bar) and
measure the distance between the bar and the chain. The chain tension is correct when the
gap between the cutter in the chain and the bar is between 3mm-4mm.
4. When chain tension is set correctly, retighten the side cover lock nuts (1).
NOTE: During normal saw operation, the temperature of the chain increases. The drive links
of a correctly tensioned warm chain will hang approximately 1/16 in. (1,58 mm) out of the bar
groove.
NOTE: New chains tend to stretch; check the chain tension frequently and tension as required.
1/16 in. (1,58 mm)
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BAR AND CHAIN REPLACEMENT (See gure 11)
The user should know how to assemble the guide bar and chain. Check the chain tensioning and
add oil as described in this manual before each operation.
1. Remove the battery from the unit. Wear protective gloves.
2. Unscrew the side cover lock nuts.
3. Remove the side cover.
4. The chain should face in the direction of chain rotation. If they face backwards, turn the loop
over.
Fig. 10.1 Fig. 10.2 Fig. 10.3
Fig. 11.1 Fig. 11.2