Milwaukee M18 FUEL 49-16-2720 User manual

Cat. No. / No de cat.
49-16-2720
M18 FUEL™ 10" POLE SAW ATTACHMENT W/ QUIK-LOK™
ACCESSOIRE DE SCIE A LONG MANCHE DE 254 mm (10")
M18 FUEL™ AVEC QUIK-LOK™
ACCESORIO DE LA SIERRA DE PÉRTIGA DE 254 mm (10")
M18 FUEL™ CON QUIK-LOK™
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
AVERTISSEMENT An de réduire le risque de blessures, l'utilisateur doit lire et bien
comprendre le manuel.
ADVERTENCIAPara reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y entender el manual.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL del OPERADOR

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GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specica-
tions provided with this power tool. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious injury. Save all
warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-oper-
ated (cordless) power tool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
•Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
•Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
•Keep children and bystanders away while operat-
ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
•Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
•Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
•Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
•Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
•When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
•If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces
the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
•Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
•Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the o󰀨-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on
the switch or energizing power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
•Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
•If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
•Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can
cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
•Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed.
•Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and o󰀨. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
•Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
•Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the
power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
•Maintain power tools and accessories. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that
may a󰀨ect the power tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
•Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
•Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations di󰀨erent from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
•Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
• 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.
•Use power tools only with specically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and re.

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•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 acciden-
tally 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 tool that is dam-
aged 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 tool to re or
excessive temperature. Exposure to re or tem-
perature above 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.
•Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specied in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specied
range may damage the battery and increase the risk
of re.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
FOR POLE SAW
•Before use, read this manual, and all manuals and
labels of this tool and its power head. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result
in serious injury. Use tool only as described in
this manual. Use only attachments recommended
by MILWAUKEE.
•Always wear eye, hearing, and head protection,
and protective clothing and footwear, according
to the operation being performed. Wear heavy,
long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.
Contain long hair. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Do not wear short pants, sandals, or go
barefoot.
• Keep bystanders at least 50' away during use.
•This tool is for use in trimming and pruning wood
only. Do not use for felling trees or branches over
9" diameter, or cutting other materials such as
metal or plastic. Do not cut vines and/or small
underbrush.
•
WARNING
Do not operate near electric power
lines. The unit has not been de-
signed to provide protection from electric shock
in the event of contact with electric power lines.
Consult local regulations for safe distances from
electric power lines and ensure that the operating
position is safe and secure before use.
•Do not extend tool by more than one attachment
extension. Additional attachment extensions will
make the pole unstable and di󰀩cult to control, which
could result in injury.
•When using this attachment with larger-capacity
battery packs, use the shoulder strap to reduce
user fatigue and help in maintaining control of
the tool during use.
•Do not operate the tool without the front handle in
place. The front handle must be attached properly
during use. Use both hands when operating the
tool, according to the attachment instructions.
Maintain a rm grip. Using one hand could cause
loss of control and result in serious injury.
•Do not operate a pole saw in a tree, on a ladder,
from a rooftop, or any unstable support. Operation
of a pole saw in this manner could result in serious
personal injury.
•Identify a clear retreat path before beginning a cut.
Falling limbs and branches will cause injury.
•Keep face, hands and feet clear of moving parts at
all times. Moving parts can cause severe lacerations.
•Before you start the tool, make sure the saw chain
is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention
while operating saws may cause entanglement of your
clothing or body with the saw chain.
•Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
because the saw chain may contact hidden wir-
ing. Saw chains contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the saw "live" and could give
the operator an electric shock.
•Before starting the tool check the work area for
hidden objects, such as wire fencing, posts, etc.
Striking a solid object could cause loss of control and
serious personal injury.
•Brace for unexpected movement when contact
is made with a hard object. Loss of control could
result in serious injury.
•Do not stand directly under branch/limb being
cut. Falling debris will cause injury. Do not use
tool at an angle greater than 60° to ground level.
•Always keep proper footing and operate the pole
saw only when standing on xed, secure and level
surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces may cause a
loss of balance or control of the tool.
•Do not overreach. This helps prevent unintended
tip contact and enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
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.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse
reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards
the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide
bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the
operator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to lose con-
trol of the tool which could result in serious personal
injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices
built into your tool. As a pole saw user, you should
take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from
accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided
by taking proper precautions as given below:
•Maintain a rm grip, with thumbs and ngers en-
circling the tool handles, with both hands on the
tool 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 tool.
•Only use replacement guide bars and saw chains
specied by the manufacturer. Incorrect replace-
ment guide bars and saw chains may cause chain
breakage and/or kickback.

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•Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and main-
tenance instructions for the saw chain. Decreas-
ing the depth gauge height can lead to increased
kickback.
•Follow all instructions when clearing jammed
material, storing or servicing the tool. Make sure
the switch is o󰀨 and the battery pack is removed.
Unexpected actuation of the tool while clearing
jammed material or servicing may result in serious
personal injury.
•Do not attempt to limb or trim a tree until you have
an understanding of the risks and how to avoid
them. Serious injury could occur to the operator or
bystanders while limbing or trimming a tree.
•When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert
for spring back. When the tension in the wood bres
is released the spring loaded limb may strike the op-
erator and/or throw the tool out of control.
•Use extreme caution when cutting brush and sap-
lings. The slender material may catch the saw chain
and be whipped toward you or pull you o󰀨 balance.
•Stop the tool before setting it down.
• Carry the tool by the front handle to avoid ac-
cidental starting. Proper handling of the tool will
prevent injury.
•Always turn o󰀨 the tool when transporting from
one location to another. Do not carry tool with nger
on the trigger. Accidental starting can cause serious
personal injury.
•When transporting or storing the pole saw always
t the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the pole
saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact
with the moving saw chain.
•Do not immerse in water or spray with a hose. Do
not clean with a pressure washer. Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Store tool indoors.
•Do not store the power tool on or near to fertilizers
or chemicals.
•Always turn o󰀨 the tool and then remove battery
pack before changing or removing accessories.
• Use only recommended accessories. Others
may be hazardous.
•Maintain the unit with care. Keep the cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce
the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
• Chain is sharp. Always wear protective gloves
when handling the chain.
•Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tension-
ing and changing the bar and chain. Improperly
tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or
increase the chance for kickback.
Other Safety Rules
•Keep ALL children, bystanders, visitors, and ani-
mals out of the work area while starting or cutting
with the tool.
•Dress Properly - Wear snug tting clothing. Always
wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, overalls, jeans
or chaps made of cut resistant material or ones that
contain cut resistant inserts. Wear non-slip safety
footwear. Wear non-slip heavy duty gloves to improve
your grip and to protect your hands. Do not wear
jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not
wear loose tting clothing, which could be drawn into
the motor or catch the chain or underbrush. Secure
hair so it is above shoulder level. Wear hearing and
head protection.
•Heavy protective clothing may increase operator
fatigue, which could lead to heat stroke. During
weather that is hot and humid, heavy work should be
scheduled for early morning or late afternoon hours
when temperatures are cooler.
•Always be aware of what you are doing when us-
ing the tool. Use common sense. Do not operate
the tool when you are tired, ill, or under the inuence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
•Keep all parts of your body away from the saw
chain when the unit is running.
•Never let anyone use your tool who has not re-
ceived adequate instructions in its proper use.
This applies to rentals as well as privately owned tools.
•Do not hang from pull hook.
• Always use common sense and be cautious when
using tools. It is not possible to anticipate every
situation that could result in a dangerous outcome.
Do not use this tool if you do not understand these
operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond
your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained
professional for additional information or training.
•Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and main-
tenance instructions for the saw chain. Decreas-
ing the depth gauge height can lead to increased
kickback.
•Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing
loss of control.
•Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing, contact
a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free replacement.
•
WARNING
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 paint
•crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures 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 those dust masks that are specially designed to
lter out microscopic particles.
READ AND SAVE ALL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No................................................. 49-16-2720
Power Head ............................................... 2825-20
3' Extension Attachment ....................... 49-16-2721
RPM ........................................................... 0 - 4600
Chain Speed ...........................1693 ft/min (8.6 m/s)
Bar Length .........................................10" (254 mm)
Cutting Capacity ..................................9" (230 mm)
Min Branch Diameter ............................1/4" (6 mm)
Max Branch Diameter ..........................9" (230 mm)
Chain Oil Tank Capacity ................ 4.7 oz (140 mL)
Replacement Bar .................................. 48-09-5001
Bar Groove Width ..........................0.043" (1.1 mm)
Replacement Chain .............................. 49-16-2723
Chain Type ........................................Low Kickback
Chain Pitch .....................3/8" (9.5 mm) Low Prole
Chain Drive Teeth ................................................40

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
1. Guide bar cover
2. Saw chain
3. Guide bar nut
4. Pull hook
5. Chain tension adjustment
indicator
6. Chain tension adjustment
7. Drive cover
8. Guide bar
9. Direction of rotation
indicator
10. Oil cap
11. Hand grip
12. Attachment pole
13. Detent
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9
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SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
Safety Alert Symbol
Read operator’s manual
Always wear eye protection and
use proper personal protective
equipment.
Wear non-slip safety footwear
Wear protective gloves
Keep tool at least 50' away from
electric power lines.
Keep bystanders at least 50' away
during use.
Avoid contact with bar tip
DANGER
Beware of kickback.
Chain Oil Reservoir
Chain Direction
Chain Tension Adjustment
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