Lynx 63286 Assembly instructions
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63286
10" Cordless pole saw
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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Table of Contents
Safety ......................................................... 2
Specifications ............................................. 5
Assembly.................................................... 7
Operation.................................................... 9
Maintenance.............................................. 12
Parts List and Diagram.............................. 14
Warranty .................................................... 16
WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Gardening Appliance Safety
1. Avoid Dangerous Environment -
Do not use appliances in damp or wet locations.
2. Do Not Use In Rain.
3. Keep Children Away - All visitors should
be kept at a distance from work area.
4. 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.
5. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
hard hat and heavy-duty rubber work
gloves. Use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
6. Use Right Appliance - Do not use appliance
for any job except that for which it is intended.
7. Avoid Unintentional Starting -
Do not carry appliance with finger on switch.
8. Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting
edges when picking up or holding the appliance.
9. Do Not Force Appliance - It will do the
job better and with less likelihood of injury
at the rate for which it was designed.
10. Do not Overreach -
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
11. Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate appliance when
you are tired.
12. 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.
13. 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. Keep
handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
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14. 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 a qualified technician
unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
15. Wear full eye protection and protective clothing.
16. If electrolyte contacts the skin, wash
it off immediately with water.
17. If electrolyte contacts the eyes, flush thoroughly and
immediately with water. Seek medical attention.
18. Stop working when you feel tired or exhausted.
Make regular breaks to rest.
19. DANGER! People with pacemakers should
not use pole saws. Pole saws produce
strong electromagnetic fields that can cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
People with pacemakers should consult
their physician(s) for advice.
20. When servicing use only identical
replacement parts.
21. Disconnect Appliance - Remove Battery Pack
when not in use, before servicing, when changing
accessories such as blades, and the like.
22. Carefully follow cutting procedures
explained in this manual. They are specifically
planned to reduce risk to the operator.
23. Lock pole in place securely
before using Pole Saw.
Lithium Battery Safety Warnings
LITHIUM BATTERIES STORE
A LARGE AMOUNT OF ENERGY AND
WILL VENT FIRE OR EXPLODE IF MISTREATED:
1. Keep
Battery Pack dry.
2. DO NOT DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
TO THE BATTERY PACK:
a. Open,
b. Drop,
c. Short-circuit,
d. Puncture,
e. Incinerate, or
f. Expose to temperatures greater than 104°F.
3. Charge Battery Pack only according
to its Charger’s instructions.
4. Inspect Battery Pack before every use;
do not use or charge if damaged.
Battery Charger Safety
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual
contains important safety and operating
instruction for battery charger Model 63286.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings on battery charger,
battery, and product using battery.
3. CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, charge only li-ion
type rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries
may burst causing personal injury and damage.
4. Do not charge or use appliance in
rain, or in wet locations.
5. Do not use battery-operated appliance in rain.
6. Remove or disconnect battery after use,
before servicing, cleaning or removing
material from the gardening appliance.
7. Do not dispose of battery in a fire. The
cell may explode. Check with local codes
for possible disposal instructions.
8. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to
the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
9. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not
to short the battery with conducting materials
such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery
or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
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Vibration Hazard
This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term
exposure to vibration may cause temporary or
permanent physical injury, particularly to the hands,
arms and shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibration-
related injury:
1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an
extended period should first be examined by a
doctor and then have regular medical check-
ups to ensure medical problems are not being
caused or worsened from use. Pregnant women
or people who have impaired blood circulation
to the hand, past hand injuries, nervous system
disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease
should not use this appliance. If you feel
any symptoms related to vibration (such as
tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers),
seek medical advice as soon as possible.
2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces
the blood supply to the hands and fingers,
increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.
3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the vibration effects
on the user.
4. Use appliances with the lowest vibration when
there is a choice between different processes.
5. Include vibration-free periods each day of work.
6. Grip appliance as lightly as possible
(while still keeping safe control of it).
Let the appliance do the work.
7. To reduce vibration, maintain the appliance
as explained in this manual. If any abnormal
vibration occurs, stop use immediately.
Pole Saw Safety
1. Keep all parts of the body away from saw chain.
Do not remove cut material or hold material to
be cut when saw chain is 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.
2. Carry the pole saw by the handle with the saw
chain stopped. When transporting or storing
the pole saw, always fit the saw chain device
cover. Proper handling of the pole saw will reduce
possible personal injury from the saw chain.
3. Hold Pole Saw by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the saw chain may contact hidden
wiring. Saw chains contacting a “live” wire may
make exposed metal parts of the pole sw “live”
and could give the operator an electric shock.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Always use two hands when operating
the pole saw. Hold the pole saw with
both hands to avoid loss of control.
7. Always use head protection when operating
the pole saw overhead. Falling debris
can result in serious personal injury.
8. Keep handles dry, clean, and
free from oil and grease.
9. Do not touch guide bar tip to any object.
Tip contact may cause guide bar to move
suddenly upward and backwards.
10. Do not operate Pole Saw from within a tree.
Operation of tool while up in a tree
may result in personal injury.
11. Keep proper footing and operate the garden
power tool only when standing on fixed,
secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable
surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of
balance or control of the garden power tool.
12. When cutting a limb that is under tension, be
alert for spring back. When the tension in the
wood fibers is released, the limb may strike the
operator and/or throw the tool out of control.
13. Do not use for bore cutting, felling or bucking.
14. Keep bystanders and other workers at
least 50 feet from the work area.
15. Do not operate within 50 feet of electrical lines.
16. Use extreme caution when cutting brush
and saplings. The slender material may catch
the saw chain and be whipped around.
17. Follow instructions for lubricating, chain
tensioning and changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may
either break or increase the chance for kickback.
18. Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions.
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the
guide bar touches an object, or when the wood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Kickback can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as given below:
a. Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers
encircling the Pole Saw handles, with both
hands on the saw and position your body and
arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.
Kickback forces can be controlled by the
operator, if proper precautions are taken.
Do not let go of the garden power tool.
b. Do not overreach. This helps prevent unintended
tip contact and enables better control of the
garden power tool in unexpected situations.
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c. Only use replacement bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect
replacement bars and chains may cause
chain breakage and/or kickback.
d. Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening
and maintenance instructions for the
saw chain. Decreasing the depth gauge
height can lead to increased kickback.
19. Use for cutting wood only. Do not use for cutting
plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials.
20. The battery Charger gets hot during use.
The Charger’s heat can build up to
unsafe levels and create a fire hazard if it
does not receive adequate ventilation,
due to an electrical fault, or if it is used in a
hot environment.
Do not place the Charger on a flammable surface.
Do not obstruct any vents on the Charger.
Especially avoid placing the Charger on carpets
and rugs; they are not only flammable, but they
also obstruct vents under the Charger.
Place the Charger on a stable, solid, nonflammable
surface (such as a stable metal workbench or
concrete floor) at least 1 foot away from all
flammable objects, such as drapes or walls. Keep a
fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in the area.
Frequently monitor the Charger and
Battery Pack while charging.
21. WARNING: The cord of this product contains
lead and/or di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP),
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
22. WARNING: This product contains di (2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate (DEHP), a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. (California Health
& Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
23. Maintain labels and nameplates on the appliance.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
24. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Specifications
Charger Input Rating 120VAC / 60Hz
Charger Output Rating 36VDC / 3.3A
Battery Rating 40VDC / 2.5Ah / 90Wh
Battery Type Li-ion
Replacement - Item 63285
Guide Bar Either Oregon 10" 90 or 91 Sprocket Nose
Saw Chain Either Oregon 10" 90 or 91 Low Kickback
Lubrication Bar and chain oil (sold separately)
If not available, SAE 30W motor oil may be used
3131666
Grounding
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING:
Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly
grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the charger. Do not use the charger
if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before
use. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Extension Cords
Note: Extension cords must not be used with this item’s Charger.
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Setup - Before Use:
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the
following pages, refer to Parts List and Diagram on page 14.
Functions
Hex Wrench/Screwdriver
(Located on Handle)
Oil Filler
Cap
Extension
Lock
Trigger
Trigger
Safety
Lock
Saw
Chain
Guide
Bar
Oil Level
Gauge
Drive
Cover
Chain
Cover
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Assembly Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS section at the beginning of this manual
including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Release the Trigger and remove Battery Pack before assembling or making any adjustments.
Install Guide Bar and Saw Chain
CAUTION! Wear heavy-duty work gloves when handling Saw Chain.
1. BEFORE FIRST USE: Soak Saw Chain in bar
and chain oil (sold separately) overnight.
2. Remove Drive Cover Hex Bolts using
Hex Wrench end of included tool
(located on Handle), then remove Drive Cover.
Drive
Cover
Drive Cover
Hex Bolts
3. Loosen Tensioning Screw using
Screwdriver end of tool.
Tensioning
Screw
4. Slide Saw Chain’s drive links into
Guide Bar’s groove, making sure chain is
installed in correct rotation direction.
Drive
Link Groove
Guide
Bar
Rotation
Direction
Symbol
5. Place Saw Chain around Drive Sprocket, place
Guide Bar’s lower oil hole over Tension Pin.
Drive
Sprocket
Tension
Pin
6. Tighten Tensioning Screw until bottoms
of cutters contact bottom of Guide Bar,
then tighten an additional 1/4 turn.
7. Replace Drive Cover, then tighten
Drive Cover Hex Bolt.
8. Tension Saw Chain according to Tension
Saw Chain on page 8.
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Tension Saw Chain
CAUTION! Wear heavy-duty work gloves when handling Saw Chain.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to Saw Chain, do not tension hot chain. Let chain cool before tensioning.
Check tension:
a. Before every use.
b. Often during first half hour of use.
c. Periodically during use.
1. Snap Test: Pull Saw Chain away from
bottom of Guide Bar, then let go. Saw Chain
should snap back to its original position,
solidly contacting bottom of Guide Bar.
2. Pull Saw Chain by hand around Guide Bar
several times, it should feel snug and
move freely around Guide Bar.
3. Adjust tension as necessary by tightening or
loosening Tensioning Screw, then repeating steps
1. and 2., until proper tension is achieved.
Fill Automatic Oiler Reservoir
NOTICE: To prevent damage to Saw Chain, Drive Bar and Drive Sprocket, keep Oil Reservoir
full. Do not operate Pole Saw without oil. Do not put used oil in Reservoir.
Note: Oil is automatically applied to
the Saw Chain during operation.
Fill Oiler Reservoir:
a. Before every use.
b. When oil level reaches MIN
mark on Oil Level Gauge.
1. Remove Oil Fill Cap.
2. Using funnel, fill tank with bar and
chain oil (sold separately).
3. Use clean cloth to remove excess oil.
4. Replace Oil Fill Cap and tighten.
Oil Level
Gauge
MIN
MAX
Oil Fill
Cap
Attach Shoulder Strap
1. If desired, change location of Shoulder Strap
Connector by loosening Hex Bolt, moving
Connector, then tightening Hex Bolt securely.
2. Clip Shoulder Strap into hole on Connector.
Shoulder Strap
Connector
Hex Bolt
Adjust Pole Saw Length
1. With Pole Saw parallel to ground, move
Extension Lock to unlocked position.
2. Pull on motor housing to expose extension pole.
Pull out to desired length, then move Extension Lock
to locked position until it clicks into place.
Extension
Lock
Motor
Housing
Unlocked
Locked
WARNING! To prevent serious injury, check
Extension Lock for tightness periodically during use.
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Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual
including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
• Before operating the gardening appliance, put on ANSI-approved safety goggles, hard hat
and other safety gear. Safety goggles and other safety gear are sold separately.
Charging Battery Pack
1. Place Battery Charger on a dry, flat,
fireproof surface indoors.
Note: Allow battery to cool completely before charging.
2. Examine Battery Pack. Do not charge a cracked,
open, or leaking Battery Pack, or charge a
non-recommended type of Battery Pack.
3. Battery Pack is designed to fit this Charger
specifically. If Battery Pack does to not fit
Charger properly, do not try to insert it. Do
not force Battery Pack into the Charger.
4. Plug Charger into a grounded, 120VAC, 60Hz
receptacle. Green LED will blink, showing
that power is supplied to the charger.
5. Slide Battery Pack onto Charger. Red LED
will light continuously while charging.
Note: A fully discharged Battery Pack will
take about 1 hour to fully charge.
Note: While charging, Battery Pack and
Charger may become warm to the touch and the
Charger′s fan may come on. This is normal.
6. Green LED will light continuously when
Battery Pack is charged. Unplug Charger
and remove Battery Pack when finished.
7. Allow Battery Pack to cool completely before use.
Installing and Removing Battery Pack
1. To install: Slide Battery Pack into slot
on handle until it clicks into place.
2. To remove: Press both Battery Pack Release
Buttons and pull Battery Pack out of slot.
Battery
Pack
Battery Pack
Release
Button
Workpiece and Work Area Set Up
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
2. There must not be objects, such as utility lines,
nearby that will present a hazard while working.
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Operation
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH:
• Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, hard hat and steel-toed boots during use.
• Avoid kick back. Do not touch Guide Bar tip to any object. Tip contact
may cause guide bar to move suddenly upward and backwards.
• Do not operate Pole Saw with one hand. Only hold Pole Saw with both
hands. Do not stand directly under branch being cut.
• Only stand on fixed, secure and level surface. Do not stand on a ladder or other support.
• Do not operate within 50 feet of electrical lines.
BEFORE EVERY USE:
a. Check oil level, add oil as necessary (see Fill
Automatic Oiler Reservoir on page 8).
b. Run Pole Saw at half throttle for several
minutes (see step 3. below).
c. Stop motor and remove Battery Pack.
Let chain cool, then check tension
and adjust as necessary (see Tension
Saw Chain on page 8).
d. Make sure Saw Chain is sharp.
e. Make sure Automatic Oiler is distributing oil.
DURING EVERY USE:
a. Check tension often during the first
half hour of use and periodically during
use. Adjust tension as necessary (see
Tension Saw Chain on page 8).
b. Check oil level every 10 minutes of use. Fill
oil reservoir when oil level reaches MIN mark
on Oil Level Gauge (see Fill Automatic
Oiler Reservoir on page 8).
1. Loosen Shoulder Strap, then place over
shoulder. Tighten Shoulder Strap, making
sure shoulder pad is on top of shoulder.
2. Adjust Pole Saw length as desired.
3. To start, push and hold Trigger Safety
Lock, then squeeze and hold Trigger.
Release Trigger Safety Lock.
To stop, release Trigger.
Trigger
Trigger
Safety Lock
4. Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers
encircling the Pole Saw’s handles, with both
hands on the saw and position your body and
arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.
Main
Handle
Auxiliary
Handle
5. Hold the Pole Saw to the side of your body at
maximum 60° from horizontal. Do not overreach.
6. Make sure Saw is running at full
speed before starting a cut.
7. Cut lower branches first.
8. Do not force Pole Saw, let Pole Saw do the work.
9. Remove the Pole Saw from a cut while it is running.
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WARNING! To prevent serious injury, if branch starts to fall, causing the saw to bind, leave
the saw and get away from where the saw and branch are likely to fall immediately.
Cutting Long Branches
a. Make first cut 4" to 6" from end of branch.
b. Make next cuts 4" to 6" from the previous
cuts, working toward the trunk. 1
2
3
4
5
Cutting Thick Branches:
c. Make first cut 6" away from trunk, on
underside, 1/3 way into branch.
d. Make second cut 2" away. Sever
branch from the top.
e. Make third cut close to the trunk, on
underside, 1/3 way into branch.
f. Make fourth cut from top, severing branch.
10. When finished:
a. Release Trigger and remove Battery Pack.
CAUTION! To prevent injury, be prepared for
extension pole to return to normal position on
its own. Extension pole is is spring loaded.
b. With Pole Saw parallel to ground,
move Extension Lock to unlocked
position. Pull extension pole back in,
then move Extension Lock to locked
position until it clicks into place.
c. Clean, then store according to Cleaning,
Maintenance and Lubrication on page 12.
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User-Maintenance and Storage
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual
must be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION OR ELECTRIC SHOCK:
Release the Trigger and remove the Battery Pack before performing
any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment.
If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Cleaning, Maintenance and Lubrication
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:
• leaking, swollen, or cracked battery pack,
• loose hardware
• misalignment or binding of moving parts
• cracked or broken parts
• dull or damaged Saw Chain
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2. BEFORE EACH USE, tension Saw Chain
and add bar and chain oil to oil reservoir.
3. PERIODICALLY OR WHEN REPLACING SAW
CHAIN, turn the Guide Bar over to distribute the
wear on it.
Replace the Guide Bar when bent, cracked, or
when the Saw Chain moves excessively from
side to side on the Guide Bar due to wear (see
Determining Guide Bar Wear on page 13).
WARNING! This tool comes with either
Oregon 90 or 91 Guide Bar and Saw Chain.
When replacing Guide Bar, make sure the
replacement matches the Saw Chain.
4. AFTER USE:
a. Remove Drive Cover, Saw Chain and Guide Bar.
b. Scrape debris loose from inside Drive Cover
and around Drive Sprocket, then wipe with
clean cloth and mild soap and water. Do not
use solvents. Do not immerse tool in liquid.
c. Remove sawdust and sap from the
Guide Bar’s Groove using a bar groove
cleaning tool (sold separately).
d. Wipe Guide Bar with clean cloth, including oil
passages, then lubricate with bar and chain oil.
e. Wipe debris from Saw Chain, then
lubricate with bar and chain oil.
f. Replace Guide Bar, Saw Chain and Drive
Cover, leave Saw Chain loose during storage.
g. Clean outside surfaces with a clean, dry
cloth. If necessary use mild soap and water.
h. Place Chain Cover over Saw Chain,
then Store Pole Saw in a dry, secure
location away from children.
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Sharpening/Replacing Saw Chain
1. Have the cutters sharpened by a
qualified technician when:
a. The sawdust becomes powder-like.
b. You can’t make the cut without extra force.
c. The Pole Saw does not cut straight.
d. Vibration increases.
2. A Saw Chain that is damaged or too worn to be
restored by sharpening will need to be replaced.
WARNING! This tool comes with either
Oregon 90 or 91 Guide Bar and Saw Chain.
When replacing Saw Chain, make sure the
replacement matches the Guide Bar.
Replacing Drive Sprocket
Have the Drive Sprocket replaced by a qualified technician when the Saw Chain is replaced.
Determining Guide Bar Wear
The rails of the Guide Bar groove should
always be parallel to each other. Place a
ruler along the side of the Guide Bar and
Saw Chain. If there is a gap, the bar is normal.
Straight
Guide Bar
Ruler
Rail
Saw
Chain
Gap
If the ruler is flush with the Guide Bar and
Saw Chain, or the Chain tilts to one side, then the
Guide Bar is worn and needs to be replaced.
Ruler
Worn
Guide Bar
Tilting Saw
Chain
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Part Description
1 Discharge Board 1
2 Screw 4
3 Left Handle 1
4 Switch Board 1
5 Trigger Spring 1
6 Trigger Safety Lock 1
7 Trigger Safety Lock Spring 1
8 Pressing Plate 2
9 Screw 20
10 Handle Tube 1
11 Sponge Sleeve 1
12 Nut 2
13 Screw 1
14 Sleeve 1
15 Shoulder Strap Connector 1
16 Pin 4
17 Locking Sleeve 1
18 Extension Lock 1
19 Screw 1
20 887 Motor 1
21 Pad 1
22 Support Plate 1
23 Spring Washer 2
24 Screw 2
25 Extension Pole 1
26 Left Housing 1
27 Chain Bar 1
28 Saw Chain 1
29 Oiler 1
30 Oil Fill Cap Tether 1
31 Breather Valve 1
32 Washer 1
33 Oil Fill Cap 1
34 Ball Bearing 2
Part Description
35 Oil Pump Cam 1
36 Output Shaft 1
37 Large Bevel Gear 1
38 Small Bevel Gear 1
39 Screw 2
40 Pressing Plate 1
41 Oil Tube 2
42 Spring 1
43 Oil Pump 1
44 Screw 3
45 Pressing Plate 1
46 Nut 2
47 Right Housing 1
48 Adjusting Screw 1
49 Nut 1
50 Limit Plate 1
51 Sealing Gasket 1
52 Screw 2
53 Bar Press Block 1
54 Drive Cover 1
55 Washer 1
56 Pressing Plate 1
57 Sprocket 1
58 Spring Line 1
59 Microswitch 1
60 Battery Contact Plate 1
61 Battery Contact 3
62 Right Handle 1
63 Internal Wire 1
64 Chain Cover 1
65 Hex Wrench/Screwdriver 1
66 Shoulder Strap 1
67 Battery Pack 1
68 Charger 1
Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,
and are not available individually as replacement parts.
Parts List and Diagram
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS
QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE
ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY
STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND
LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
Parts List
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SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE ASSEMBLY
Assembly Diagram
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Limited 90 Day Warranty
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards,
and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the
period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper
installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries
to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of
our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges
prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise.
If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may
elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will
return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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