Skil PWRCORE 20 PR0600B-00 User manual

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
AVERTISSEMENT : Afin de réduire les risques de blessure, l’utilisateur doit lire et
comprendre le guide d’utilisation avant d’utiliser cet article. Conservez le présent guide
afin de pouvoir le consulter ultérieurement.
ADVERTENCIA : Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y comprender
el Manual del operador antes de utilizar este producto. Guarde estas instrucciones para
consultarlas en caso sea necesario.
Owner’s Manual
Guide d’utilisation
Manual del propietario
For Customer Service
Pour le service à la clientèle
Servicio al cliente
20V 6IN Pruning Saw
Scie à élaguer de 20 V, 6 po
Sierra podadora de 6 pulgadas de 20 V
Model/ Modelo/ Modèle: PR0600B-00

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Machine Safety Warnings..................................3
Additional Safety Instructions for Pruning Saws......................5
Symbols .......................................................9
Get to Know Your Pruning Saw ...................................13
Specications .................................................14
Operating Instructions ..........................................15
Maintenance...................................................22
Troubleshooting ...............................................29
Limited Warranty of Skil Consumer Machines .......................30
WARNING Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose
you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to
cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for
personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.
WARNING
• Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
– Lead from lead-based paints.
– Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.
– Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
• Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
– Work in a well-ventilated area.
– Work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to
lter out microscopic particles.
– Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap
and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or to lie on the skin may promote
absorption of harmful chemicals.

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GENERAL MACHINE SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specications
provided with this machine. 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 “machine” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) machine or
battery-operated (cordless) machine.
Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate machines in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases or dust. Machines create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a machine. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
Electrical safety
Machine plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded) machines. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets
will reduce the 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 machines to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a machine will increase
the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
machine. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a machine 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 machine 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
machine. Do not use a machine while you are tired or under the inuence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating machines 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 off-position before
connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the machine.
Carrying machines with your nger on the switch or energizing machines that have the switch
on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the machine on. A wrench or a key
left attached to a rotating part of the machine may result in personal injury.

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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the machine 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 that these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce
dust-related hazards.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of machines allow you to become
complacent and ignore machine safety principles. A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of a second.
Machine use and care
Do not force the machine. Use the correct machine for your application. The correct
machine will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the machine if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any machine 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 machine before making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing machines. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
machine accidentally.
Store idle machines out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the machine or these instructions to operate the machine. Machines are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain machines and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the machine’s
operation. If damaged, have the machine repaired before use. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained machines.
Keep cutting machines sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting machines with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the machine, accessories and machine bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the machine for operations different 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 machine in
unexpected situations.
Battery machine 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 machines only with specically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and re.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from
one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a re.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or machine that is damaged or modied. Damaged or modied
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in re, explosion or risk of injury.

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Do not expose a battery pack or machine to re or excessive temperature. Exposure to re
or temperature above 265 °F (130 °C) may cause explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or machine 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 machine serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the machine is maintained.
Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed
by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRUNING SAWS
Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain and the kickback guard when the
pruning saw is operating. Before you start the pruning saw, make sure the saw chain is
not contacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating pruning saws may cause
entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
Do not reach underneath the lumber. The guard cannot protect you from the saw chain
below the lumber.
Check the kickback guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the
pruning saw if the guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie
the kickback guard into the open position. If the pruning saw is accidentally dropped, the
guard may be bent. Raise the guard and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the
saw chain or any other part, in all angles.
Check the operation of the kickback guard spring. If the guard and the spring are
not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Kickback guard may operate
sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
Do not at any time point the lower part or the tip of the pruning saw towards anyone or
anything other than the wood to be cut. The saw chain on the bottom part of the guide bar
is not covered by a guard, which may cause serious damage or injury if it points to something
or someone.
Hold the machine 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 machine "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head,
hands, legs, and feet is recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal
injury by ying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
Do not operate a pruning saw in a tree. Operation of a pruning saw while up in a tree may
result in personal injury.
Always keep proper footing and operate the pruning saw only when standing on xed,
secure, and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss
of balance or control of the pruning saw.
When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back. When the tension in
the wood bers is released, the spring-loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the
pruning saw out of control.
Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The slender material may catch
the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
Carry the pruning saw by the handle with the pruning saw switched off and away from
your body. When transporting or storing the pruning saw always t the guide bar cover.

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Proper handling of the pruning saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the
moving saw chain.
Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance of kickback.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping
surfaces may lead to unsafe handling and/or loss of control of the machine.
Cut wood only. Do not use pruning saw for purposes not intended. For example: do not
use pruning saw for cutting plastic, masonry, or non-wood building materials. Use of
the pruning saw for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Causes and operator prevention of kickback
(Fig. 1, 2, 3):
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 control of the saw, which could result in
serious personal injury. Do not rely exclusively
upon the safety devices built into your saw. As
a pruning saw user, you should take several
steps to keep your cutting jobs free from
accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of machine misuse
and/or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below:
Fig. 1
Rotational
kickback
Fig. 2
Kickback
danger zone
Fig. 3
Pinch
Kickback

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• Maintain a rm grip, hold the saw rmly by the handle with one hand, with the ngers
encircling the pruning saw handle. Use your other hand to support the saw from
above and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces (Fig. 4).
Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let
go of the pruning saw.
• Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps prevent unintended
tip contact and enables better control of the pruning saw in unexpected situations.
• Only use replacement bars and chains specied by the manufacturer. Incorrect
replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw
chain. Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback.
Fig. 4
Causes and operator prevention of pull-in
(Fig. 5):
WARNING
• Pull-in occurs when the chain on the bottom
of the bar is suddenly stopped or signicantly
slowed when it is pinched, caught or
encounters a foreign object in the wood. The
reaction of the chain pulls the saw forward
and may cause the operator to lose control,
which, in turn, may cause serious or fatal
injury.
• Pull-in usually occurs when the bucking
spikes of the saw are not held securely
against the branch or limb and the chain is
not rotating at full speed before it contacts the wood.
• To reduce the risk of pull-in:
– Cut with a sharp, properly tensioned chain.
– Always start a cut with the chain rotating at full speed and with the bucking spikes in contact
with the wood.
– Use caution when cutting small-size brush, branches and saplings which may easily catch
the chain, spring towards you or pull you off balance.
– Do not use the saw with a damaged or missing guard.
Fig. 5
Bucking Spikes

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Additional Safety Warnings
Pull (Fig. 6) – The reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving where
wood contact is made. Thus, the operator must be ready to control the PULL when cutting on
the bottom edge of the bar.
Fig. 6
Low Kickback Saw Chain
The rakers (depth gauges) ahead of each cutter can minimize the force of a kickback
reaction by preventing the cutters from digging in too deeply at the kickback zone. Only use
a replacement chain that is equivalent to the original chain or has been certied as a low
kickback chain per ANSI B175.1. A low kickback tooth saw chain is a chain that has met
the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1 (American National Standard for
Power Tools - Gasoline-Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements) when tested on the
representative sample of pruning saws below 3.8 c.i.d. specied in ANSI B175.1.
CAUTION As saw chains are sharpened during their useful life, they lose some of the
low kickback qualities and extra caution should be used.

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SYMBOLS
Safety Symbols
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety
symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding.
The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and
warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
WARNING Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this Operator’s
Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,”
“WARNING,” and “CAUTION” before using this machine. Failure to following all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious personal injury.
The denitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual
and pay attention to these symbols.
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.
DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.
Damage Prevention and Information Messages
These inform the user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment
or other property damage if they are not followed. Each message is preceded by the word
“NOTICE”, as in the example below:
NOTICE Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not
followed.
WARNING To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a
qualied service technician.
WARNING The operation of any machines can result in foreign
objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Before beginning machine operation, always
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face
shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use
over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always
use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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SYMBOLS (CONTINUED)
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your machine. Please study
them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate
the machine better and more safely.
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
V Volts Voltage (potential)
AAmperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
WWatt Power
kg Kilograms Weight
min Minutes Time
s Seconds Time
Wh Watt-hours Battery capacity
Ah Ampere-Hours Battery capacity
ØDiameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
n0No load speed Rotational speed, at no load
nRated speed Maximum attainable speed
…/min
Revolutions or
reciprocations per minute
(rpm)
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits, etc. per minute
OOff position Zero speed, zero torque...
1,2,3,… I,II,III, Selector settings Speed, torque or position settings. Higher
number means greater speed
IP… Ingress Protection Degree Classies the degree of protection provided by an enclosure, for electrical
equipment.
Innitely variable selector
with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Arrow Action in the direction of arrow
Alternating current (AC) Type or a characteristic of current
Direct current (DC) Type or a characteristic of current
Alternating or direct current
(AC / DC) Type or a characteristic of current
Class II machine Designates Double Insulated Construction
machines.
Protective earth Grounding terminal

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Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
Li-ion RBRC seal Designates Li-ion battery recycling
program
Read manual symbol Alerts user to read manual
Wear eye protection symbol Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face
shield when operating this product
Wear Ear Protection
Chain saw noise may damage your
hearing. Always wear sound barriers
(ear plugs or ear mufers) to protect your
hearing.
Wear Head Protection Wear an approved safety hard hat to
protect your head.
Wear protective gloves Alerts user to wear protective gloves
Two handed hold Always use two hands when operating
the chain saw.
Be aware of kickback Contact of the guide bar tip with any
object should be avoided.
Guide bar tip kickback Tip contact can cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward,
which can cause serious injury.

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SYMBOLS (CERTIFICATION INFORMATION)
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols for certication information may be used on your
machine. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols
will allow you to operate the machine better and more safely.
Symbol Designation/Explanation
This symbol designates that this machine is listed by Underwriters
Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this component is recognized by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this machine is listed by Underwriters
Laboratories, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this machine is listed by the Canadian
Standards Association.
This symbol designates that this machine is listed by the Canadian
Standards Association, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this machine is listed by the Intertek
Testing Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.
801852
This symbol designates that this machine is listed by the SGS Testing
Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR PRUNING SAW
20V Pruning Saw
Fig. 7
Kickback Guard Lock-off Button Handle
Saw Chain
Oil-tank Cap
Cap Tab
Oil Tank
Guide Bar
Side-cover Knob
Trigger Switch
Side Cover
Storage Clip
Chain Sheath
Easy Storage Rail
Rail Hook
Handle
For grasping the saw.
Trigger Switch
Turns the chain saw On and Off.
Lock-off Button
Helps to prevent accidental or unauthorized activating of the trigger switch. It must be
depressed before the trigger switch can be activated.
Guide Bar
Supports and guides the saw chain.
Saw Chain
A loop of chain having cutting teeth that cut the wood when it is driven by the motor and
supported by the guide bar.

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Kickback Guard
Protects the operator from being hurt by the saw kickback during operation.
Chain Sheath
The chain sheath keeps the operator from coming in contact with the sharp chain blades when
the machine is not in use. It also helps keep the chain blades from being nicked or damaged
when the machine is in transportation and storage.
Side Cover
Covers the chain sprocket and secures the guide bar.
Side-cover Knob
Locks/unlocks the side cover using foldable tab.
Cap Tab
Foldable cap tab assists in tightening or loosening of the oil-tank cap.
Oil-tank Cap
Seals the oil tank.
Oil Tank
Holds bar and chain oil.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model No. PR0600B-00
Rated Voltage 20V d.c.
Cutting Length 6” (150mm )
Chain Pitch 1/4” (6.35mm)
Chain Gauge 0.043” (1.1mm)
Number of Chain Links 40
Chain Speed 8m/s
Oil-tank Capacity 1.18 . oz (30ml)
Recommended Operating Temperature 14 – 104 °F (-10 – 40℃)
Recommended Storage Temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 40℃)
ACCESSORIES
WARNING Use only accessories listed below. Use of accessories that do not meet the
original equipment specications may lead to improper performance and
compromised safety.
PART NAME MODEL NUMBER
Guide Bar SBR0604Q
Saw Chain SCN0604Q

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING To reduce the risk of re, personal injury, and product damage due to
a short circuit, never immerse your machine, battery pack or charger
in uid or allow a uid to ow inside them. Corrosive or conductive uids, such as
seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc. can
cause a short circuit.
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 machine or create accessories not
recommended for use with this machine. Any such alteration or
modication is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury.
WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal
injury, always remove the battery pack from the machine before
maintenance or making adjustments.
This pruning saw must be used only with the SKIL battery packs and chargers listed
below:
Battery Pack Charger
2Ah 2.5Ah 4Ah 5Ah SC535801
QC536001
SC5358B-02
QC5359B-02
SC0030B-00
BY519701
BY519702
BY5100B-00 BY519703 BY519601
BY5140B-00 BY519603
NOTE: Please refer to the battery and charger manuals for detailed operating information.
To Attach/Detach Battery Pack (Fig. 8)
To attach the battery pack:
WARNING Battery machines are
always in operating
condition. Therefore, remove the battery
when the machine is not in use or when
carrying it at your side.
Align the raised rib on the battery pack with
the grooves of the machine, and then slide the
battery pack onto the machine. Make sure that
the latch on the battery pack snaps into place
and that the battery pack is secured to the
machine before beginning operation.
NOTICE When placing the battery pack on
the machine, be sure that the raised rib on the battery pack aligns with the groove
inside the machine and that the latches snap into place properly. Improper attachment of the
battery pack can cause damage to internal components.
To detach the battery pack:
Depress the battery-release button, located on the front of the battery pack, to release the
battery pack. Pull the battery pack out and remove it from the machine.
Fig. 8
Battery-release
Button
Attach
Detach

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Installing And Removing Storage
Clip (Fig. 9)
Your machine includes a removable storage
clip that can be used to hang the saw on a nail,
screw, or similar sturdy object.
WARNING To prevent the risk of injury,
always cover the saw chain
and bar with chain sheath before hanging the
saw.
To install:
a. Remove the battery pack from the machine.
b. Align the rib of the storage clip with the
threaded hole on the base of the machine.
c. Insert the screw provided and securely
tighten the screw with a T20 Torx key (not included).
To remove:
a. Remove the battery pack from the machine.
b. Use a T20 Torx key (not included) to loosen the screw that attaches the storage clip to the
pruning saw.
c. Remove the screw and the storage clip. Store them in a safe place for future use.
Filling Oil Tank with Bar and
Chain Lubricant (Fig. 10)
The pruning saw is not lled with oil at the time
of purchase. It is essential to ll the tank with
oil before use. Operating the saw without chain
oil or when the oil level is below about 1/5 the
capacity of the oil tank will result in damage to
the saw. Chain life and cutting capacity depend
on optimum lubrication.
The chain is automatically lubricated with chain
oil during operation.
WARNING Do not smoke or bring any
re or ame near the oil or
the pruning saw. Oil may spill and cause a re.
a. Remove the battery pack from the pruning saw.
b. Clean the oil-tank cap and the area around it to ensure that no dirt falls into the oil tank.
c. Position the pruning saw on its side on a rm, at surface, so that the oil-tank cap is facing
up. Lift the cap tab and rotate it counterclockwise to remove the cap.
d. Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank. Fill to the bottom of the ll neck. Wipe off
any excess oil.
e. Replace and tightly secure the cap. Fold the cap tab.
f. Place the saw upright and examine the oil level through the translucent plastic oil tank.
NOTICE
• We recommend using environmentally-friendly biodegradable chain oil specically intended
to be used with chain saws. Never use oil or other lubricants not specically designed for
use on the bar and chain. This can lead to a clogged oil system, which may cause premature
wear of the bar and chain.
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Oil-tank Cap
Cap Tab
Oil Tank

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• Check the oil level frequently and ll the tank when the oil level falls below about 1/5 the
capacity of the oil tank. Never operate the pruning saw if the oil is not visible.
• Do not use dirty, used, or otherwise contaminated oil. Damage may occur to the bar or
chain.
• It is normal for oil to seep from the saw when it is not in use. To prevent seepage, empty the
oil tank after each use and then run the saw for one minute. When storing the pruning saw
for a long period of time, be sure that the chain is lightly lubricated. This will prevent rust on
the chain and bar sprocket.
• To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of oil properly. Consult your local
waste authority for information regarding available recycling and disposal options.
Kickback and Pull-in Safety
Devices on This Pruning Saw
a. The pruning saw is equipped with a
kickback guard to lower risk of injury from
kickback (Fig. 11a) by preventing access to
the saw chain.
WARNING To avoid injury, keep all
parts of your body away
from the guard during operation.
WARNING For your safety, never
clamp or tie the kickback
guard in the open position. Do not attempt to
cut with the top edge of the bar (Fig. 11b).
b. The bucking spikes below the kickback
guard are designed to provide greater control of the saw while cutting. They help to hold
the saw steady against the branch or limb during cutting (Fig. 11c).
CAUTION Always press the bucking spikes against the material being cut to maintain
better control of the saw.
c. The saw is also equipped with an electric brake, when the trigger switch is released, the
electric brake engages automatically to quickly stop the chain rotation.
Fig. 11a
Saw Chain
Kickback Guard
Fig. 11b Fig. 11c
Bucking
Spikes

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To Start/Stop the Pruning Saw
(Fig. 12)
a. To turn the saw ON, grasp the handle rmly.
b. Press the lock-off button, and then squeeze
the trigger switch.
WARNING Make sure no objects or
obstructions, which could
come in contact with the bar and chain, are in
the immediate vicinity.
c. To turn the saw OFF, release the trigger
switch and allow the chain to come to a
complete stop.
Before Using the Pruning Saw:
a. Remove the battery pack.
b. Conrm that the kickback guard is undamaged and functioning properly.
c. Make sure that the chain is properly mounted and correctly tensioned: Lift the tip of
the guide bar up to check for any sagging in the saw chain. The saw chain is correctly
tensioned when there is no sag on the underside of the guide bar and the saw chain is
snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding. If the tension requires adjustment, refer
to the chapter “Adjusting the Chain Tension” in the “Maintenance” section of this manual
for instructions.
d. Check the tightness of the side-cover knob before use. If it is loose, securely tighten the
side-cover knob by turning it clockwise.
e. Check the oil level and ll the oil tank as needed.
f. Check the sharpness of the cutting teeth of the saw chain.
g. Make sure the saw chain is well lubricated.
h. Stand upright and hold the pruning saw in a relaxed position.
i. Make sure the saw chain is not touching the ground or any other objects.
j. Hold the saw rmly – refer to chapter “Proper Grip on Handle” below.
k. Make sure that you have a secure and balanced footing. Watch out for obstacles such as
tree stumps, roots, and ditches, which could cause you to trip or stumble.
l. Always make a trial cut in scrap material before making an accurate cut.
Preparation for Cutting
Refer to safety instructions earlier in this manual for appropriate safety equipment.
Work Area Precautions
• Cut only wood or materials made from wood. Do not cut sheet metal, plastics, masonry, or
non-wood building materials.
• Never allow children to operate the pruning saw.
• Allow no person, who has not read this Operator’s Manual or received adequate instructions
for the safe and proper use of this saw, to use this saw.
• During bucking operations, keep a minimum distance of 15 feet (4.5 m) between workers.
Tree branches should not be trimmed in a manner that would endanger any person, strike
any utility line, or cause any property damage. If a branch does make contact with any utility
line, stay clear of the tree and the line and notify the utility company immediately.
• Always operate the saw with both feet on solid ground to prevent being pulled off balance.
• Do not cut above chest height, as a saw held higher is difcult to control against kickback
forces.
Fig. 12
Trigger Switch
Lock-off Button

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• Do not prune trees near electrical wires or buildings.
• Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for you to see clearly.
Proper Grip on Handle
• Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip
and protection. With the saw on a rm, at
surface, hold the saw rmly by the handle
with one hand. The ngers should encircle
the handle. Use your other hand to support
the saw from above as shown in Fig. 13.
Basic Cutting
WARNING Always be sure of your footing and hold the pruning saw rmly with both
hands while the motor is running. Practice cutting a few small logs using
the following technique to get the “feel” of using your saw before you begin a major sawing
operation.
a. Take the proper stance in front of the wood with the saw off.
b. Press the lock-off button and squeeze the trigger to start the saw. Let the saw chain reach
the full speed before beginning the cut.
c. Begin cutting by lightly pressing the guide bar against the wood. Use only light pressure,
letting the saw do the work.
d. Maintain a steady speed throughout the cut, releasing pressure just before the end of the
cut.
e. Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the saw chain to stop.
WARNING When the saw chain is stopped due to pinching during cutting, release the
trigger switch; remove the saw chain and guide bar from the wood, then
restart the pruning saw.
WARNING Do not pull the saw chain with your hand when it is bound by the sawdust.
Serious injury could result if the saw starts accidentally. Press the saw
chain against the wood, move the saw back and forth to discharge the debris. Always remove
the battery pack before cleaning. Wear heavy protective gloves when handling the saw chain.
WARNING Never start the pruning saw when it is in contact with the wood. Always
allow the saw to reach full speed before applying the saw to the wood.
NOTICE For better performance, do not cut a branch with a diameter greater than 5-7/8 in.
(15 cm).
Fig. 13

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Limbing
Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree.
When limbing, leave larger limbs to support
the log off the ground. Use the pruning saw to
remove the small limbs in one cut as illustrated
in Fig. 14.
WARNING There is an extreme danger
of kickback during the
limbing operation. Be extremely cautious and
avoid contacting the log or other limbs with the
tip of the guide bar.
WARNING The saw is not suitable for
bottom-up cutting as its
kickback guard must not be lifted during
operation. Never use it to cut the support
branches under tension.
NOTICE For better performance, do not cut a branch with a diameter greater than 5-7/8 in.
(15 cm).
Pruning (Fig. 15)
Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree.
• Work slowly, keeping your hand on the
pruning saw with a rm grip. Always make
sure your footing is secure and your weight is
distributed evenly on both feet.
• Do not cut from a ladder, this is extremely
dangerous. Leave this operation for
professionals.
• Do not cut above shoulder height as a saw
held higher is difcult to control against
kickback.
• When pruning trees, be aware of the risk of
stripping the bark from the main limb or trunk
when the cut is made next to the main limb or trunk.
WARNING If the limbs to be pruned are above shoulder height, hire a professional to
perform pruning. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE For better performance, do not cut a branch with a diameter greater than 5-7/8 in.
(15 cm).
Bucking a Log
Bucking is cutting a log into lengths. It is important to make sure your footing is rm and your
weight is evenly distributed on both feet. The log should be supported along its entire length.
Follow these simple directions for easy cutting.
WARNING Keep the cutting area clear. Make sure that no objects can contact the guide
bar nose and chain during cutting. This can cause kickback.
Fig. 14
Limb out
Fig. 15
First cut to reduce load
Final Cut
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