Scotts S20505 User manual

S20505
20 Volt Pole Saw
Scie de manche 20 V
Sierra de pértiga 20 V
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Important Safety Instructions...............2
Specific Safety Warnings..................3-4
Symbols ............................................4-5
Glossary of Terms ................................6
Features ............................................7-8
Assembly ..........................................8-9
Operation ......................................10-13
Maintenance .................................14-18
Troubleshooting .................................18
Warranty.............................................19
Parts and Service................. Back Page
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
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Instructions importantes concernant
la sécurité..........................................2-3
Règles de sécurité particulières........3-4
Symboles ..........................................5-6
Glossaire ..............................................7
Caractéristiques................................8-9
Assemblage ....................................9-10
Utilisation ......................................11-14
Entretien........................................15-19
Dépannage.........................................19
Garantie .............................................20
Pièces et service.................Page arrière
ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO
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Instrucciones de seguridad
importantes.....................................2-3
Reglas de seguridad específicas.... 3-4
Símbolos .........................................5-6
Glosario de términos.......................... 7
Características ................................8-9
Armado .........................................9-10
Funcionamiento ..........................11-14
Mantenimiento ............................15-19
Correción de problemas .................. 19
Garantía ........................................... 20
Piezas de repuesto
y servicio........................Pág. posterior
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal
injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
For safe operation, read and understand all
instructions before using this product. Be
familiar with all controls and proper use of the
machine. Follow all safety instructions. Failure
to follow all safety instructions listed below, can
result in serious personal injury.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to
use this unit.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
Wear eye protection with side shields, which is
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
head protection when operating this equipment.
Dress Properly — Wear heavy long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose
fitting clothing, short pants, sandals, or go bare-
foot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind.
Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in moving parts.
Keep Children Away — Keep all bystanders,
children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.
Stay Alert — Watch what you are doing; use
common sense. Do not operate this unit when
you are tired, ill, upset, or under the influence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Use Safety Glasses — Always use face or dust
mask if operation is dusty.
Disconnect Appliance — Remove battery from
appliance when not in use, before servicing,
when changing accessories such as bar chain.
Don’t Overreach — Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Overreaching can result in
loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces.
Keep all parts of your body away from any mov-
ing part.
Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasten-
ers, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use.
When not in use, product should be stored
indoors in a dry, locked up place — out of the
reach of children.
Use only original manufacturer’s replacement
parts. Failure to do so may cause poor perfor-
mance, possible injury, and will void your war-
ranty.
Do not, under any circumstance, use any attach-
ment or accessory on this product which was
not provided with the product or identified as
appropriate for use with this product in the
operator’s manual.
Avoid Dangerous Environments — Do not use
the product in damp or wet locations. Do not
use in rain.
Use the Right Appliance — Do not use the
product for any job except that for which it is
intended.
Do not operate from steps, a ladder, rooftop,
tree, or unstable support. Stable footing on a
solid surface enables better control of the prod-
uct in unexpected situations.
Do not force the product. It will do the job better
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the
rate for which it was designed.
DANGER — Keep hands away from cutting
area. Keep both hands on handles when power
is on.
CAUTION — Blade coasts after being turned off.
Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or
cutting edges when picking up or holding the
product.
Check Damaged Parts — Before further use of
the product, a guard or other part that is dam-
aged should be carefully checked to determine
that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment of mov-
ing 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.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead
to serious injury. Kickback may occur when the
moving chain contacts an object at the upper
portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the
wood closes in and pinches the chain in the
cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of
the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into
the object and stop the chain for an instant.
The result is a lightning-fast, reverse reaction
which kicks the guide 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 contributes to accidents.
Use pole saw for cutting wood only. Do not use
for cutting non-wood items.
Make sure that the area in which you are cutting
is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of
the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or
any other obstruction while you are operating
the unit. Have a planned retreat path.
Cut only when visibility and light are adequate
for you to see clearly.
To protect yourself from electrocution, do not
operate within 50 feet of overhead electrical
lines.
Before starting the motor, make sure the chain
is not contacting any object.
To protect yourself from falling branches, do not
stand directly under the branch or limb being
cut. This unit should not be held at an angle over
60° from ground level.
Turn off the motor and make sure cutting attach-
ment has stopped before setting unit down.
Follow the sharpening and maintenance instruc-
tions for the saw chain.
Use only the replacement guide bars and low
kickback chains specified for the unit.
Do not operate the saw with one hand! Serious
injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or
any combination of these persons may result
from one hand operation. This saw is intended
for two-handed use.
Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized
brush and saplings because slender mate-
rial may catch the saw chain and be whipped
toward you or pull you off balance.
When cutting a limb that is under tension, be
alert for spring back so that you will not be struck
when the tension in the wood fibers is released.
To avoid accidental starting, never carry the unit
with the battery installed or with your finger on
the switch trigger.
Maintain Product With Care — Keep cutting
edge sharp and clean for best performance
and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instruc-
tions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Inspect the battery charger cord periodically,
and if damaged, have it replaced or repaired by
an authorized service dealer.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease.
Service on the product must be performed by
qualified repair personnel only. Service or main-
tenance performed by unqualified personnel
could result in injury to the user or damage to
the product.
Battery operated units do not have to be plugged
into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are
always in operating condition. Be aware of pos-
sible hazards even when unit is not operating.
Remove the battery pack from the pole saw
before cleaning, servicing, storing, removing
material from the unit, changing accessories
such as the bar and chain, or when not in use.
A battery pack must be recharged only with the
specified charger for the battery pack. A charger
that may be suitable for one type of battery pack
may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack. Use battery pack only with charger
listed.

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POLE SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
Use only with battery and charger listed. For use
with 20V lithium-ion battery packs. See Tool/
Appliance/Battery Pack/Charger Correlation
Supplement 990000811.
To reduce the risk of explosion and possible
injury, do not place battery units or their batteries
near fire or heat.
Do not open or mutilate the battery pack.
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if
swallowed.
Do not charge appliance in rain, or in wet loca-
tions.
Do not charge unit in a damp or wet location.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock.
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with
this product.
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 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.
NOTICE: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates important information
not related to an injury hazard, such as a situation that may
result in property damage.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The cell
may explode. Batteries should be recycled, con-
sult your local waste authority for information
regarding available recycling and/or disposal
options.
Exercise care in handling batteries in order not
to short terminals. 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 bat-
tery pack terminals together may cause sparks,
burns, or a fire.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequent-
ly and use them to instruct others who may use
this product. If you loan someone this product,
loan them these instructions also to prevent
misuse of the product and possible injury.
SYMBOLS

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SYMBOLS
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.
SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator’s Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and
understand operator’s manual before using this
product.
Wear Eye and Head
Protection
Alwayswear eyeprotectionwith side shieldsmarked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with head pro-
tection.
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
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.
Keep Tool Away from
Electrical Lines/Keep
Bystanders Away
DANGER! Risk of electrocution! Keep tool 50 feet
away from electrical lines. Keep all bystanders at
least 50 ft. away.
Electric Shock Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe
practices can result in electric shock.
No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will
result in serious personal injury.
Recycle Symbols
This product uses lithium-ion or nickel-cadmium
batteries. Local, state or federal laws may prohibit
disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult
your local waste authority for information regarding
available recycling and/or disposal options.
V Volts Voltage
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Chain Saw Power Head
A chain saw without the saw chain and guide bar.
Drive Sprocket or Sprocket
The toothed part that drives the saw chain.
Guide Bar
A solid railed structure that supports and guides
the saw chain.
Kickback
The backward or upward motion, or both, of the
guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the
nose of the top area of the guide bar contacts any
object such as a log or branch, or when the wood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Kickback (Pinch)
The rapid pushback of the saw which can occur
when the wood closes in and pinches the moving
saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar.
Kickback (Rotational)
The rapid upward and backward motion of the
saw which can occur when the moving saw chain
near the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar
contacts an object, such as a log or branch.
Low-Kickback Chain
A chain that complies with the kickback perfor-
mance requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested
on a representative sample of chain saws.
Normal Cutting Position
Those positions assumed in performing the buck-
ing and felling cuts.
Notching Undercut
A notch cut in a tree that directs the tree’s fall.
Oiler Control
A system for oiling the guide bar and saw chain.
Rear Handle
The support handle located at or toward the rear
of the saw. It normally contains the switch trigger.
This handle is for the right hand.
Reduced Kickback Guide Bar
A guide bar which has been demonstrated to
reduce kickback significantly.
Replacement Saw Chain
A chain that complies with the kickback perfor-
mance requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested
with specific chain saws. It may not meet the ANSI
performance requirements when used with other
saws.
Saw Chain
A loop of chain having cutting teeth that cut the
wood, and that is driven by the motor and is sup-
ported by the guide bar.
Spiked Bumper (Spike)
The pointed tooth or teeth for use when felling or
bucking to pivot the saw and maintain position
while sawing.
Springpole
A small tree (sapling) or limb that is bent or trapped
under tension. It may “spring back” rapidly when
cut, causing a dangerous situation.
Switch Trigger
A device that when operated will complete or
interrupt an electrical power circuit to the motor
of the chain saw.
Switch Linkage
The mechanism that transmits motion from a trig-
ger to the switch.
Switch Lock-out
A movable stop that prevents the unintentional
operation of the switch until manually actuated.

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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Motor..................................................................................................................................... 20 Volt DC
Bar Length....................................................................................................................................... 8 in.
Cutting Capacity.............................................................................................................................. 6 in.
Chain Pitch....................................................................................................................................3/8 in.
Chain Type...................................................................................... Low Profile Skip Tooth Narrow Kerf
Fig. 1
SWITCH
TRIGGER
TRIGGER
LOCK-OUT
INTERMEDIATE
POLE
OIL CAP
SCABBARD
BAR AND CHAIN
LUBRICANT
HEX KEY
HANDLE
POLE
CUTTING HEAD
POLE

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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR POLE SAW
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an under-
standing of the information on the product and
in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge
of the project you are attempting. Before use of
this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
QUICK-VIEW OIL INDICATOR
Semi-transparent bar lube reservoir that allows
user to see when to add lubricant.
SCABBARD
The scabbard keeps the operator from coming in
contact with the sharp blades when the tool is not
in use. It also helps keep the blades from being
nicked or damaged when the tool is in storage.
TRIGGER LOCK-OUT
Thetriggerlock-out preventsunintentional starting
of the pole saw.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
Carefully remove the product and any acces-
sories from the box. Make sure that all items
listed in the packing list are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Pack-
ing List are already assembled to your product
when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not
assembled to the product by the manufacturer
and require customer installation. Use of a prod-
uct that may have been improperly assembled
could result in serious personal injury.
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 oper-
ated the product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-877-243-2774 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Cutting Head Pole
Intermediate Pole
Handle Pole
Scabbard
Hex Key
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not
operate this product until the parts are replaced.
Use of this product with damaged or missing
parts could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condi-
tion leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury, always remove the bat-
tery pack from the product when assembling
parts.

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ASSEMBLY
Fig. 2
HANDLE
POLE
INTERMEDIATE POLE
THREADED
BASE
THREADED BASE
CUTTING HEAD
POLE
COLLAR
COLLAR
PLUG
SOCKET
CONNECTING THE POLES
See Figure 2.
Insert the plug on the intermediate pole into the
socket on the handle pole and push together
until fully seated. The plug is larger on one side
and will only install one way.
Lower the collar on the handle pole to the
threaded base on the intermediate pole and
rotate clockwise to secure.
Repeat this process to attach the intermediate
pole to the cutting head pole.
NOTE:When assembled correctly,handle poleand
cutting head pole should not be able to separate
from intermediate pole when pulled. Repeat above
steps if poles can be separated from intermediate
pole.
WARNING:
Failure to securely assemble and lock all poles
together as directed above could cause the
poles to separate and could result in serious
personal injury or death.

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DANGER:
Never cut near power lines, electric cords, or
other electric sources. If bar and chain jams
on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH
THE BAR OR CHAIN! THEY CAN BECOME
ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS.
Continue to hold the pole saw by the insulated
rear handle or lay it down and away from you in
a safe manner. Disconnect the electrical service
to the damaged line or cord before attempting
to free the bar and chain from the line or cord.
Contact with the bar, chain, other conductive
parts of the pole saw, or live electric cords or
lines will result in death by electrocution, electric
shock, or serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to
make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict seri-
ous injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing and head protection. 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.
Before each use, inspect the entire product for
damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws,
nuts,bolts, caps, etc. Tightensecurely all fasteners
and caps and do not operate this product until all
missingor damaged parts arereplaced. Pleasecall
1-877-243-2774 or contact an authorized service
center for assistance.
OPERATION
APPLICATIONS
Youmayusethisproductfor thefollowingpurposes:
Limbing
Pruning
TO INSTALL / REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool
when you are assembling parts, making adjust-
ments, cleaning, carrying, transporting or when
not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent
accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury.
To install:
Place the battery pack in the pole saw. Align
raised rib on battery pack with groove in battery
port.
Make sure the latches on each side of the bat-
tery pack snap in place and battery pack is
secured in pole saw before beginning operation.
To remove:
Locatelatcheson side of battery pack and depress
both sides to release the battery pack from the
pole saw.
NOTICE:
When placing battery pack in your pole saw,
be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with
groove in pole saw’s battery port and latches
snap in place properly. Improper assembly of
battery pack can cause damage to internal
components.
NOTE: Check the battery fuel gauge while
depressing the switch trigger to determine the
amount of charge remaining in the battery pack.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove
the battery pack and keep hands clear of the
trigger lock-out when carrying or transporting
the tool.

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OPERATION
ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT
See Figure 4.
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: Pole saw comes from the factory with no
bar and chain lubricant added. Level should also
be checked after every 20 minutes of use and
refilled as needed.
Remove oil cap.
Carefully pour the bar and chain lubricant into
the bar lube reservoir.
Wipe off excess oil.
Check and fill the reservoir when quick view oil
indicator is below the second to last indicator
line.
Repeat as needed.
NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise con-
taminated 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.
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figures 3 and 5.
To start the motor:
Hold the pole saw as shown and ensure that you
are well away from anything that may contact
the blade.
Press and hold the trigger lock-out.
Depress the switch trigger.
To stop the motor:
Release the trigger to stop the pole saw. Upon
release of the trigger, the trigger lock will auto-
matically reset to the locked position.
CHAIN
LUBRICANT
Fig. 3
CAP
QUICK VIEW
OIL INDICATOR Fig. 4
LOCK-OUT
BUTTON
SWITCH TRIGGER
BATTERY
BATTERY FUEL
GAUGE

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OPERATION
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING
See Figure 5.
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 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 cut-
ting.
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 saw-
ing motion.
Make a shallow first 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 first 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 final cut close to trunk.
NOTE: For second and final 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;
exertonlylightdownward pressure. If you forcethe
cut, damage to the bar, chain, or motor can result.
Release the trigger as soon as the cut is com-
pleted.
Failure to follow proper cutting procedures will
result in the bar and chain binding and becoming
pinchedortrappedinthe limb.If thisshould happen:
Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
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.
Fig. 5
FINAL
CUT
SECOND CUT
FIRST CUT
1/4 DIAMETER
LOAD
Fig. 6
CUTTING GUIDE Fig. 7

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LIMBING AND PRUNING
See Figures 6 - 9.
This unit is designed for trimming small branches
and limbs up to 6 in. 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 posi-
tion the unit at an angle of 60° or less, depend-
ing on the specific situation, as shown. As the
angle of the pole saw shaft to ground increases,
the difficulty of making the first cut (from the
underside of limb) increases.
Remove long branches in several stages.
Cut lower branches first to allow the top branch-
es more room to fall.
Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw
with a firm grip. Maintain secure footing and
balance.
Keep the tree between you and the chain while
limbing. Cut from side of tree opposite branch
you are cutting.
Do not cut from a ladder; this is extremely dan-
gerous. Leave this operation for professionals.
Do not make the flush 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 pole saw for felling or bucking.
To prevent electrocution, do not operate within
50 ft. of overhead electrical lines.
Keep bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
OPERATION
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
60° MAXIMUM

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts could create a
hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
head protection. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the
unit, stop the motor, wait for all moving parts
to stop, and remove the battery pack. 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 fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken, or destroy plastic, which could
result in serious personal injury.
All pole saw service, other than the items listed in
these maintenance instructions, should be per-
formed by competent pole saw service personnel.
(For example, if improper tool is used to hold the
flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural
damage to the flywheel could occur and subse-
quently could cause the flywheel to burst).
CHAIN TENSION
See Figures 10 - 11.
WARNING:
To avoid possible serious injury, never touch or
adjust the chain while the motor is running. The
saw chain is very sharp; always wear protec-
tive gloves when performing maintenance to
the chain.
Stop the motor and remove the battery pack
before setting the chain tension. Make sure the
chain cover screw is loose to finger tight, turn
the chain tensioning screw clockwise to tension
the chain. Refer to Replacing the Bar and
Chain for additional information.
NOTE: A cold chain is correctly tensioned when
there is no slack on the underside of the guide
bar, the chain is snug, but it can be turned by
hand without binding.
Chain must be re-tensioned whenever the flats on
the 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
.050 in. out of the bar groove.
NOTE: New chain tends to stretch; check chain
tension frequently and tension as required.
FLATS
APPROX .050 in. Fig. 11
Fig. 10

15 — English
NOTICE:
Chain tensioned while warm, can be too tight
upon cooling. Check the “cold tension” before
next use.
REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN
See Figures 12 - 15
WARNING:
To avoid possible serious injury, stop the motor
and remove the battery pack before replacing
the bar, chain, or performing any maintenance
operation.
Using the hex key provided, remove the chain
cover screw, washer, and chain cover from the
chain saw.
The bar contains a slot that fits over the mount-
ing post. The bar also contains a chain tension-
ing pin hole which fits over the chain tensioning
pin.
Place the bar onto the mounting post so that the
chain tensioning pin fits into the chain tensioning
pin hole.
NOTE: If necessary, rotate the chain tensioning
screw counterclockwise until the pin and hole
can be aligned.
Fit the chain over the sprocket and into the bar
groove. The cutters on the top of the bar should
face toward the bar tip, in the direction of the
chain rotation.
Replace the chain cover and reinstall the washer
and screw. Tighten the screw finger tight only.
The bar must be free to move for tension adjust-
ment.
Remove all slack from chain by turning the chain
tensioning screw clockwise, assuring that the
chain seats into the bar groove during tension-
ing.
Tighten the chain cover screw securely.
NOTE: Chain is correctly tensioned when there is
no slack on the underside of the bar, the chain is
snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding.
MAINTENANCE
BAR
CHAIN
COVER
CHAIN COVER SCREW
CHAIN
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
CHAIN
TENSIONING SCREW
CHAIN
ROTATION
CHAIN
SPROCKET
Fig. 14
CHAIN
COVER
CHAIN
TENSIONING PIN
CHAIN
COVER
SCREW
LOCK
WASHER
MOUNTING
POST SLOT
MOUNTING
POST
CHAIN
TENSIONING
PIN HOLE
BAR
SPROCKET

16 — English
If chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen the
chaincover screwslightly andturnchain tensioning
screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Retighten chain
cover screw securely.
CHAIN OILER
See Figure 16.
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.
Remove the cap and carefully pour approxi-
mately 2 oz. of bar and chain lubricant into the
bar lube reservoir.
Replace the cap and tighten securely.
Check and refill the bar lube reservoir every time
the pole saw is used.
NOTE: Do not use dirty, used, or otherwise con-
taminated lubricants. Damage may occur to the
oil pump, bar, or chain.
CHAIN MAINTENANCE
See Figure 17.
For smooth and fast cutting, the chain needs to
be maintained properly. The following conditions
indicate that the chain requires sharpening:
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:
Improper filing angle of the side plate can
increase the risk of a severe kickback.
Depth gauge (or raker clearance) setting deter-
mines 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 little clearance decreases the size
of the wood chip thus decreasing the chain’s
cutting ability.
If cutter teeth have hit hard objects such as nails
and stones, or have been abraded by mud or
sand on the wood, have service dealer sharpen
chain.
MAINTENANCE
CHAIN
COVER
SCREW
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
REMOVE
CAP
BAR LUBE
RESERVOIR
Fig. 17
RAKER (DEPTH GAUGE)
CLEARANCE
.025 in.
LOCK
WASHER

17 — English
MAINTENANCE
CUTTING
CORNER
SIDE PLATE
DEPTH GAUGE
TOE
GULLET
HEEL
RIVET HOLE
TOP
PLATE
PARTS OF A CUTTER
Fig. 18
HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS
See Figures 18 - 21.
Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles
and to the same length, as fast cutting can be
obtained only when all cutters are uniform.
Tighten the chain tension enough that the chain
does not wobble. Do all of your filing at the mid-
point of the bar. Wear gloves for protection.
Use a 5/32 in. diameter round file and holder.
Keep the file level with the top plate of the tooth.
Do not let the file dip or rock.
Using light but firm pressure, stroke towards the
front corner of the tooth. Lift file away from the
steel on each return stroke.
Put a few firm strokes on every tooth. File all left
hand cutters in one direction. Then move to the
other side and file the right hand cutters in the
opposite direction. Occasionally remove filings
from the file with a wire brush.
NOTICE:
Dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause
excessive motor speed during cutting which
may result in severe motor damage.
WARNING:
Improper chain sharpening increases the poten-
tial of kickback. Failure to replace or repair dam-
aged chain can cause serious injury.
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
LEFT HAND
CUTTERS
RIGHT HAND
CUTTERS
Fig. 21

18 — English
TROUBLESHOOTING
1-877-243-2774
www.scotts.com
CALL US FIRST
For any questions about operating or maintaining your product,
call the help line — 1-877-243-2774!
Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment
to ensure your complete satisfaction.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Bar and chain running hot
and smoking
Check chain tension for
over tight condition.
Bar lube reservoir empty.
Tensionchain. Referto ChainTensionearlier
in this manual.
Check bar lube reservoir.
Motor runs, but chain is
not rotating
Chain tension too tight.
Check guide bar and
chain assembly.
Check guide bar and
chain for damage.
Retension chain, Refer to Chain Tension
earlier in this manual.
Refer to Replacing Bar and Chain earlier
in this manual.
Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.
MAINTENANCE
STORING THE PRODUCT
See Figure 22.
Clean all foreign material from the product. Store
idle unit indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area
that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from
corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and
de-icing salts.
Always place the scabbard on the saw bar
when transporting or storing the pole saw. The
scabbard is a snug fit and must be attached
very carefully due to the sharp teeth on the saw
chain. This is best done by grasping the scab-
bard at one end, in the center portion of the
scabbard, and carefully sliding it over the chain
as shown. Use caution to avoid the sharp teeth
of the chain.
NOTE: The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear
protective gloves when handling the chain.
Fig. 22
SCABBARD

19 — English
WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
OWT Industries, Inc., (“OWT”) warrants to the original
retail purchaser that this Scotts®brand outdoor product is
free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees
to repair or replace, at OWT’s discretion, any defective
product free of charge within these time periods from the
date of purchase.
Three years if the product is used for personal, family
or household use
90 days, if used for any other purpose, such as
commercial, rental, or income-producing
This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only
and commences on the date of the original retail purchase.
Any part of this product found in the reasonable judgment
of OWT to be defective in material or workmanship will be
repaired or replaced without charge for parts and labor
by an authorized service center for Scotts®brand outdoor
products (Authorized Scotts®Service Center).
Theproduct,including any defective part, must be returned
to an authorized Scotts®service center within the warranty
period.The expense of delivering the product to the service
center for warranty work and the expense of returning it
back to the owner after repair or replacement will be paid
by the owner. OWT’s responsibility in respect to claims is
limited to making the required repair(s) or replacement(s)
and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for
cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any
Scotts®brand outdoor product. Proof of purchase will
be required by the service center to substantiate any
warranty claim. All warranty work must be performed by
an authorized service center.
This warranty does not cover any product that has been
subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, or accident, or that
has been operated in any way contrary to the operating
instructions as specified in this operator’s manual. This
warranty does not apply to any damage to the product that
is the result of improper maintenance or to any product
that has been altered or modified. The warranty does not
extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by
the use of parts or accessories which are incompatible
with the Scotts®brand outdoor product or adversely affect
its operation, performance, or durability. In addition, this
warranty does not cover:
A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor, Carburetor
Adjustments, Ignition, Filters
B. Wear items – Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting
Lines, Inner Reels, Starter Pulleys, Starter Ropes, Drive
Belts, Tines, Felt Washers, Hitch Pins, Mulching Blades,
Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bag
and Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains
OWT reserves the right to change or improve the design of
any Scotts®brand outdoor product without assuming any
obligation to modify any product previously manufactured.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD. ACCORDINGLY,
ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, ARE DISCLAIMED IN
THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE
THREE-YEAR OR NINETY-DAY WARRANTY PERIOD.
OWT’S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS
STRICTLY AND EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO THE REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS AND OWT
DOES NOT ASSUME OR AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO
ASSUME FOR THEM ANY OTHER OBLIGATION. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG
AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONMAYNOTAPPLYTOYOU.OWTASSUMESNO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, EXPENSE OF RETURNING THE PRODUCT TO
AN AUTHORIZED SCOTTS®SERVICE CENTER AND
EXPENSE OF DELIVERING IT BACK TO THE OWNER,
MECHANIC’STRAVEL TIME,TELEPHONE ORTELEGRAM
CHARGES, RENTAL OF A LIKE PRODUCT DURING THE
TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED,
TRAVEL, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY,
LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT,
LOSS OF TIME, OR INCONVENIENCE. SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
This warranty applies toall Scotts®brand outdoor products
manufactured by or for OWT and sold in the United States
and Canada.
To locate your nearest Authorized Scotts®Service Cen-
ter, dial 1-877-243-2774 or log on to our website at
www.scotts.com.

2 — Français
AVERTISSEMENT :
Lire et veiller à bien comprendre toutes les
instructions. Le non-respect des instructions
ci-dessous peut entraîner une électrocution, un
incendie et des blessures graves.
LIRE TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS
Pour travailler en toute sécurité, lire et veiller à
bien comprendre toutes les instructions avant
d’utiliser ce produit. Familarisez-vous avec toutes
les commandes et l’utilisation correcte de l’outil.
Respecter toutes les instructions de sécurité.
Le non respect des instructions de sécurité ci-
dessous peut entraîner des blessures graves.
Ne pas laisser des enfants ou personnes n’ayant
pas reçu une formation adéquate utiliser cet
outil.
Inspecter soigneusement la zone de travail et
retirer tout corps étranger.
Porter une protection oculaire avec écrans
latéraux certifiée conforme à la norme ANSI
Z87.1, ainsi qu’une protection casque lors de
l’utilisation de cet outil.
Porter une tenue appropriée — Porter des
pantalons longs, des manches longs, des
chaussures et des gants épais. Ne pas porter
de vêtements amples, bijoux, shorts, sandales
et ne pas travailler pieds nus. Ne porter aucun
bijou.
Attacher les cheveux longs pour les maintenir
au-dessus des épaules, afin qu’ils ne se
prennent pas dans les pièces en mouvement.
Tenir à l’écart des enfants — Garder les
badauds, enfants et animaux à une distance de
15 m (50 pi) minimum.
Rester attentif — Prêter attention au travail
et faire prevue de bon sens. Ne pas utiliser
ce taille-bordures en état de fatigue, si l’on
est souffrant, contrarié ou sous l’influence de
l’alcool, de drogues ou de médicaments.
Ne pas travailler sous un éclairage insuffisant.
Porter des lunettes de sécurité — Toujours
porter un masque facial ou un masque anti-
poussière si le travail produit de la poussière.
Débrancher l’appareil — Retirer la pile de
appareils lorsque l’outil n’est pas en usage,
avant son entretien ou lors du remplacement
d’accessoires tels que le guide chaîne.
Ne pas travailler hors de portée — Toujours se
tenir bien campé et en équilibre. Le travail hors
de portée risque de faire perdre l’équilibre ou
de causer un contact avec les pièces brûlantes.
Garder toutes les parties du corps à l’écart des
pièces en mouvement.
Inspecter l’outil avant chaque utilisation pour
s’assurer qu’il n’y a pas de pièces desserrées,
etc. Remplacer les pièces endommagées avant
utilisation.
Quand la produit n’est pas utilisée, elle devrait
être entreposée à l’intérieur, dans un endroit sec
et sécuritaire - loin de la portée des enfants.
Utiliser exclusivement des pièces de rechange
d’origine. Toute dérogation peut entraîner un
mauvais fonctionnement, des blessures graves
et l’annulation de la garantie.
N’utiliser en aucun cas un accessoire non fourni
avec le produit, ou indiqué comme pouvant être
utilisé sur l’outil dans le manuel d’utilisation.
Éviter les environnements dangereux — Ne pas
utiliser l’accessoire dans des endroits humides
ou mouillés. Ne pas utiliser sous la pluie.
Utilisez l’outil approprié — N’utilisez pas le
produit pour aucune tâche sauf celle pour
laquelle elle est conçue.
Ne pas fonctionner l’outil sur des étapes,
une échelle, un toit, un arbre, ou un support
instable. Une position stable sur une surface
ferme permet de mieux contrôler l’outil en cas
de situation imprévue.
Ne pas forcer le produit. Il sera plus efficace et
présentera moins de risques de blessures s’il
est utilisé dans les limites de ses spécifications.
INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES CONCERNANT LA SÉCURITÉ